Getting Off Trail: Quitting the Pacific Crest Trail 2000 miles in!

[@Djhikes63]

You're gracious to give an explanation. Thing is, you never have to. You guys are freakin amazing!!! You achieved great great things! We're here for you. Your content is always worth checking in for. You're such an inspiration, just love ya tons! Looking forward more content! Be well dear one.

[@drhovey32]

Ditto….I couldn’t have said that better. 💕

[@jls935]

Thank you so much for your kindest of words Debra ♥️♥️♥️

[@tacojoe7996]

Yourself and family first, trail after that.

[@jamessorenson2272]

That's Wisdom! Thank you for sharing!

[@JH-mt3pp]

Thank you for sharing such a great experience. My wife and I were day hikers. We are both retired. We hiked in Yosemite a year ago and she was having some knee problems. Fast forward to December 6,2021. She was diagnosed with ALS. She is totally disabled now. The bucket list I had for retirement ended in a few short months. We have had a life of adventure and those memories will never die. You have made more memories on this trip than most will make in a lifetime. Hang on to them.

[@jeancoughlin5490]

JM I'm sorry for your wife's diagnosis. I'm glad you were able to enjoy some adventures before that happened. Take care.

[@JH-mt3pp]

@@jeancoughlin5490 Thank you. We have been married 46 years and have had a life full of adventures.

[@ricardohoffmann4285]

Thank"s for all those great videos!

[@juliecrable3443]

Happy healing. Thank you for sharing your journey

[@MrPokeeto]

Thank you for your lovely, heartfelt, gracious sharing. You listened to yourself, to your body, you made decisions together to care for yourselves first. You have chosen wisely.

[@judithbrown3623]

Good luck with whatever you decide to do. Thanks for sharing your journey. Take care of yourself!

[@wineberryred]

Clearly the best decision! The trail will be there if you want to go back. Always do what is best for you. I look forward to whatever your next adventure is.

[@dieterus]

Really enjoyed you hiking the PCT. No need to justify you stopping. Please don't be too bummed out. We all know you could have easily made it.

[@butchbinion1560]

Thanks, patiently waiting on your next adventure safe journeys. ✌🏻👊

[@keithburton5877]

You’ve taken us on an incredible journey. Your health and life priorities are more important than anything. Thank you!

[@howardthiele6805]

Thanks!

[@drhovey32]

Thank you for this journey. You have been great! Take care of yourself 😉

[@pathenry7568]

for myself, hiking is all about the journey, thanks for taking me on yours. congratulation on a great hike.

[@lindabell1545]

Thanks for sharing your PCT hike. I have enjoyed following you. Take care of yourself so you will be able to go on more adventures!

[@brianfairweather7298]

Well, you're still awesome and i always enjoy watching your videos no matter what you're doing! Get healthy and keep up your awesomeness!

[@mikej5067]

Julia, Sam’s dad here again….Your decision to stop at mile 2000 is absolutely the correct decision. I’m sorry to hear that your journey is on hold (for now….). But if I may share my perspective on how you have inspired others, what your attitude and trail manners have created for so many, what sharing your creative side has done for others, and what your overall kindness has meant to others along your entire journey. Anyone who has followed along knows what I’m talking about, and it shows way more than you know. Anyone who you’ve inspired to get out there, to move, to adventure, or just to dream from their living room…..should be thankful to you for your honest and gutsy resilience. I am proud to say….I am one of them! Thank you for being you, for being a true friend to Sam and Moriah…and know that you have an open invitation and a welcoming new family here in NH.

[@garyblack2858]

Have so enjoyed following your PCT adventure! You guys are amazing. Glad to hear you are taking care of your health needs. Good luck with whatever you decide to pursue in the future.

[@RebeccaMezoffTapestry]

Thanks for all your fantastic videos! They're so fun to watch. Always your health comes first! Enjoy the new adventures and I'll definitely watch whatever you're up to.

[@arthuraero]

Good decision. The trail will be there when you can get back to it. Thanks for your videos and best wishes.

[@cyclingbutterbean]

The choice is yours and yours alone. Good on you. Thanks for sharing

[@oned6264]

Julia. As an old man that’s still hiking at 81 I can tell you that making your health a number one priority is the correct thing to do. You will be fine and will hike many more miles or whatever you decide for your future. I / we certainly appreciate what you and Cory have presented us. Thank you so much and mend fast and be well. Also, didn’t you complete a portion of the PCT SOBO earlier?

[@Jimbo-pm1dp]

You gotta do what ya gotta do....good to see you....its been a while !!! 😊

[@brianwickstrom8759]

Thank you for your stories. I have always appreciated your openness about your life and the day-to-day conditions of trail life. Take care. I look forward to seeing what you get up to next.

[@oldwagon-pens]

Thank you for sharing your journey. I hope you feel better soon.I look forward to what you're doing in the future.

[@danbx6666]

Thanks for sharing so much of your adventures! You are doing the absolute right thing. Take care of you. Feel better soon and hope to see your next adventures in the future!

[@joecleveland7866]

Congratulations on making 2000 and having the good sense to know what is best for you.

[@markpiet1547]

Thanks for sharing your adventure with us. I wish you the best in health and happiness.

[@mfnannygram]

Thank you for sharing your journey! Looking forward to following whatever comes next. Best wishes for good health.

[@treyalmond6186]

Smart move. Focus on what's important - your health! Thanks for sharing your journey with us.

[@brionfitzgerald8844]

Awesome advice for so many here. Thanks for setting such an amazing example and making the right decision for your long term health. Best of luck in your recovery.

[@billbelben7574]

Thanks for sharing. You are always inspirational. Wishing you the best on future endeavors

[@jasonssimon]

Sorry you are going through this. I hope you feel better and recover quick. Thanks for sharing your journey! Look forward to following your next adventure.

[@AMCD18]

Thank you Julia for sharing your journey with us! Best of luck getting your health back!

[@somethingwitty9092]

I came for the hiking but I’m staying for the people! Whatever you end up doing with this channel, I’m all for it! 💜

[@JustaReadingguy]

Thanks for sharing part of your lives with us. I feel blessed by you sharing all of your journey. I feel some of your pain. You done so well. Thanks and blessings.

[@tamarahollenbeck2988]

Thanks for taking us along. Great Job documenting your adventures. Take Care of yourselves!

[@NierJr]

Good call. Health first! Thanks for sharing the trail. Great luck and life to you both.

[@karencabrera1387]

Thanks for sharing your PCT Adventure. Great humor and very entertaining. I look forward to seeing your future adventures what ever they may be.

[@rasmusklitgaard3648]

Congratz on the journey to both of you and thanks for taking us along. I hope the health issues gets fixed and it sounds like you made the right decisions.

[@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA]

Julia, Thanks for sharing your journey with us. I hope your health improves and I look forward to hearing more from you in the future.

[@amycousens1920]

Thank you for continuing to provide content, you do such a great job. Take care of yourself, that's the most important thing.

[@georgemorrison1888]

Thank you for taking us along. I will miss your videos. All the best in whatever you do.

[@potteryeti68]

Thanks for sharing the adventuring! Hope you feel better very soon!

[@hikingmonk]

Smart decision. Thanks for sharing your adventures and good luck healing!

[@shelleysimpson3154]

Thank you for sharing your trip with us - can’t wait to see what is next x

[@tomdams]

You guys are awesome! Thanks for so openly sharing your journey. You are an inspiration! The trail will still be there!

[@topherjoe1]

I enjoyed ever bit of your hike, I appreciate you sharing everything. Congratulations on your 2000 miles, and sending good vibes for a solution to your bladder issues. Thank you again!

[@lennynichols6809]

I have enjoyed following your hikes. I am glad you are taking care of your health and I look forward to seeing your future endeavors.

[@aliceblois1069]

I loved following your journey! Thanks for sharing. You guys did awesome.

[@jerrynickelsburg9573]

Julie thanks for sharing, I have enjoyed your journey on the PCT. I wish you a speedy recovery. Your explanation video will help others make good decisions. you and Cory are amazing

[@nicolewsciubiak4839]

So grateful for you sharing your reasoning. I loved watching your whole entire journey. Thank you for sharing so much and teaching me even more through simply being. Being you and letting people see you.

[@msims3403]

I looked forward to watching your videos every week, you made it look easy, very inspirational. Thank you.

[@dustincoy243]

Nothing but love for you and Corey. Thanks for taking us on your journey. Best of luck for wherever life takes you next.

[@shadowteej]

Your journey was inspirational to watch. Thanks so much for sharing all the highs and lows. Good luck on your next adventure.

[@teresalyday-selby9468]

You owe no one explanations! I really enjoy all of your journeys! Thanks for sharing!

[@TdiNerd-dt6cc]

Sending best wishes for a speedy recovery and looking forward to whatever you decide to do with the channel! I enjoyed your previous hikes and this set of PCT videos still stands as enjoyable content no matter where the hike ended for y'all! PS Greetings from humid NC!

[@aimeaguilar4720]

You guys are a mighty couple! I really enjoy your videos, many blessings to both of you guys. Good luck Cory on your art presentations. Julia, wish you speedy recovery🙏🏼.

[@agnesdeglon1150]

Thank you for sharing your amazing journey! We really enjoyed following you on the trail! Hope you get well soon 💕!

[@pedrohenrich1195]

Your health is your wealth Chief, thanks for sharing and looking forward for your next adventure!

[@brianjacobs4185]

Really enjoyed your blogs, but I think you did the right thing, your health and happiness are more important than a distance. And, yes you are right, there is still a lot of snow in Washington, I live there. Keep up the good work!

[@timking1283]

Thanks Rocket !! I have enjoyed your journey. Thanks for sharing. Wish you and C man peace and happiness. Ride that vibe and life will be good.

[@vegasgoldenknitspodcast-susi]

Thank you so much for sharing your adventure. That's all that needs to be said. You are WONDERFUL.

[@robertlamont4749]

Really enjoyed your sharing the journey. Best of luck in ALL you do!

[@jenlya3783]

I wish you both the best of luck....thanks so much for sharing your journey...I really enjoyed following. I am glad you are looking after your health!

[@glazierd55]

Thank you Julia for sharing. Loved following you guys and Sam and Moriah. Hope you get your health sorted out soon. You made the right call. The trail will be there if or when you decide to come back. Best wishes and keep your positive attitude. Have courage and be kind!

[@koalakari]

I’ve truly enjoyed following your hiking adventures. You and Corey bring humor, fun, and realness to what thru-hiking is like. I hope you’re able to find healing from your bladder issues, and that you’ll be willing to share a glimpse into whatever adventures on or off trail that you embark on. I’m thankful you’re putting your own wants and needs ahead of anything else, because you don’t owe anything to any social media followers.

[@tujungadave]

So sorry to hear this, but you made the right decision. You're right, your health should always come first. At least you did what you did and will have those memories for life. You've done more in a few months than many people do in an entire lifetime. Take care of yourself. Thank you for sharing the adventures!

[@elisaadams2292]

I have so enjoyed watching your journey! You rock and I so appreciate your sharing. Congratulations! What you have done is no joke. Sending you light and love for renewed health.

[@pronetowander2153]

Smart decision, your health comes first lots of people turning a deaf ear by not listening to their body .Have a great summer and wish to see you in the future adventures.

[@davidferrier7869]

Thank you again!!! Take care of yourself, the trail will always be there!!!

[@richardflores8542]

Thank you for sharing your adventure. wish you the best.

[@weekenderprojects7546]

Thank you for sharing your PCT journey! I’ve really enjoyed it. Can’t wait to see what’s next. Sending 💕

[@theresagonzalez7739]

You are awesome and best wishes to both! I have been following you since you AT hiking. I think you are a fantastic person. Hope to see you soon.

[@jrigs30]

Thanks for the journey. Hope your health improves and you get back to the active lifestyle you love to live!

[@jimpurvis4420]

Good call, health first. More adventures to come for the two of you. Thanks for the fun videos.

[@katevann9878]

Thank you Julia. You are star! We appreciate you very much. Get well soon. I'm already following Sam and Moriah xx

[@lorileekomer5767]

You both are BADASS! So proud of you! You are so loved. Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@patrickdevlin9673]

Congrats on getting to that point...I loved your videos....looking forward to seeing what you do in the future ...thanks for all of the videos

[@AmberlyssaMarie]

Julia, may you and Corey be blessed on your new journey, may you both find success together, and may your health be blessed in a positive manner! Thank you for opening yourselves up to us during your through-hikes!

[@adventureswithfrickandfrack]

Good job listening to your body. 2000 miles is an Epic journey 💖. You may yet finish the trail. Never say Never. Take care of you. We have been following Sam and Moriah. I follow Cal and Lyla on Instagram.

[@adventureswithfrickandfrack]

🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@arlenesolis024]

Your health comes first. You already did so much and I admire your strength, and tenacity. You got me going back to hiking 🥾 something I thought I will never go back. So we stumbled but we get back up again. Please take care of yourself and I can’t wait to see you back again on the trail.

[@Yodie208]

It's about the journey, not the destination. There will be another day and another time. Both of you have seen and done what most people can only dream of doing. Thank You for sharing it with us.

[@jhonyermo]

Hogwash

[@Sheety33]

Good for you both - enjoyed the journey, and it’s not the last one.

[@virginiarobinson2525]

I'm bummed for you guys, but health is definitely first! You guys did an amazing job!!! Thank you for sharing your journey. I was up at Mt. Baker last week and there is still a lot of snow/snowing. TY for the links.

[@katiebohn2940]

I loved watching every minute. Congratulations on your accomplishment! I also have suffered from bladder issues for years and you made the right decision.

[@butchbinion1560]

We love you take care of yourself. ✌🏻👊

[@clayp520]

I've been watching your videos for the past few years. You are a joy. God's speed.

[@danafonte1754]

It’s been a joy following you all…. Thank you for sharing this amazing journey 💕

[@stephm122]

Love your final thoughts. Great job on the hike you did! (I know this was almost a year ago, but still. Great job)

[@hjr2693]

I appreciate you sharing your journey and I hope you get healthy. Best to you and Corey.

[@mafp22w]

Praying as I write for your healing. Your commentary on trail has been blessing. You have a gift of sharing.

[@xgothicbeauty13x]

Love you Julia! So proud of you. Take care of you! I hope you get your health back. Much love and healing vibes you are an inspiration for living your most authentic life.

[@nancyharris4846]

Julia, many thanks to you & Cory for sharing your journey! My husband & I have enjoyed following along.

[@timbryson7755]

Well done - You guys have done well, and you can always go back to PCT and finish it up next year if needed. Your health is more important.

[@annegallagher4005]

What a relief to hear your decision to look for your health!!!! I know how hard it is to quit an endevour you set in your mind and being honest enough to know when it's too much! You guys are amazing people and I love how you keep up to have a positive outlook, even when life gets hard on you... you are a rolemodel to us all!!! Love you to pieces and sending you healing vibes over the big pond!!! I definitively stay put and looking forward to your next content! Much Love to you both (ps: just block the negative people, you can't help them in any ways anyway)

[@AdventureWithMeSB]

Try the wonderland trail when you are feeling up to it! ❤ get better

[@Slowhiker-xw2kp]

Julia, you gotta do what you gotta do. Loved the trip. Safe travels and best of luck in the future!!!!!!

[@lelliottFlyTyme]

Proud of y’all! Hope to see future journeys of you and Corey. Feel better, Julia!

[@mikegray1706]

So sorry for all the pain you had to endure...very glad your getting better. Well, as "ol' jack Crabtree said in"Little big man"....sometimes, wind don't blow, grass don't grow, sky ain't always blue. You guys did great! I very much enjoyed following you from the start everyday and yea, sometimes even was little worried for you and Corey's feet...ect. Thank you for the adventure! Take care, heal and go have fun. I'll always keep an eye out for your next adventure. K2

[@sarahwilliamson6264]

So sorry to hear about your diagnosis!! I know someone who has been dealing with interstitial cystitis for years and I can’t imagine trying to manage that on trail even when symptoms are mild. You are amazing!! I wish you the best moving forward with the various specialists to get it managed more fully. And there is no doubt what you guys are capable of, you will just be putting your time and energy into other endeavors and the trails will be there if and when you want to be there again. Thanks for the update so we can send positive healing energy your way!!

[@hikeoverheels5429]

It was great to meet you on trail and am glad to hear you are putting your health first. You inspired me to get out here this year and I am so grateful for this! Y’all’s push was amazing and I admire you!