Hiking Through Tragedy On The Pacific Crest Trail

[@JavierISampedroTNF]

Her parents were looking at her, giving her strength to continue. A beautiful way to honor them pushing until the end to conquer the trail.

[@aleksamitrovic010]

This is great ah...such an inspirational story, her mindset and the way she looks at healing through simply walking forward in nature puts you in such a state of calm and yet gives you so much to think about. Amazing person and another amazing documentary

[@Aplejuice1]

yes

[@Khumbu0609]

I was at the music festival that Kira's parents were heading for when they were killed. Although I didn't know them personally, it's a very tight-knit festival, and we shared many mutual friends. I'll never forget the sadness at that festival, and I still think of them. It helps me to see how Kira handled this monumental tragedy and kept hiking. All the best to her and their family.

[@wornsoles4888]

Sorry for your loss. Happy for the peace , strength and will GOD blessed you with along the way. Your parents would be proud of you.

[@lindawalker2451]

A beautiful story. I found it especially moving since Kira's mother, Elise lived next door to me and she and Gary were two of my earliest childhood friends. We lost contact and when I learned of her tragic death I was so very sad. Watching this story indicates the type of mother she must have been. What a wonderful, strong and determined daughter she has given the world. Thanks for this wonderful story.

[@BumbleBeeBeeRock]

Brave lady. God Bless :)

[@StormWarningTV]

Papa bless from me too ;D

[@Nixu-se3rp]

papa bless

[@buntychea2616]

Wow, wow, wow! Incredible story and incredible strength and will. Very inspiring.

[@ThePinkDaises]

Can't stop crying. She's so strong.

[@jonmacdonald5345]

ThePinkDaises Stop Crying and Make your man a Samich!!!

[@sallyw4133]

Bless you. I’m so sorry about the loss of your parents. What a wonderful way to honor them.

[@silverpaddles2905]

I love your story. Those that haven't spent time immersed in nature on a great challenge have a hard time understanding this. But I wish they could know what you experienced and the peace you gained.

[@HeadyFNBetty]

You're a beautiful soul, such a strong beautiful soul. I admire you SO much. I am so sorry for your loss, but just know (which I'm sure you already do) how spectacular of a human being you are and how inspirational this was to me.

[@johnganshow5536]

Beautiful story. Thank you!!

[@abstractswirls]

similar story to Cheryl Strayed who wrote the story in her book Wild. beautifully inspiring and moving. All the best to you Kira. You have so much strength and vulnerability. keep those traits close with you always

[@jonmacdonald5345]

abstractswirls To Bad She Didn't influence fat Femanist to Hike to their Deaths!!!!!!

[@harmony331000]

abstractswirls Wild is one of my favourite movies and I need to read her book!!

[@jonmacdonald5345]

harmony331000 I am Black you Racist Fuck!!!!!!!!!! so you were taught two wrongs make a Right???

[@harmony331000]

Jon MacDonald I’m a lot of things but racist isn’t one of them and it never ceases to amaze me how horrible people can be when they can hide behind their computers. I thought she had an inspirational and tragic story and I have a right to have an opinion. Obviously something offended or angered you and for that I sincerely apologize.I certainly don’t want people out in the world thinking false & negative things about me such as racist, twat, & the other mean hurtful things you throw out of your word hole towards total strangers you know absolutely nothing about!

[@harmony331000]

Jon MacDonald but what he said about and to this young lady is fine😳?! And I apologized! And where I come 🇨🇦from it’s not THAT bad of a word for eff sakes so I didn’t realize how it was going to be interpreted as RACISM (strong word for which I’ve never associated myself with in my life!!)but really, did you read this losers comment in the first place🤨!! I’m guessing I hit a nerve on him for one reason only😐🙄and his comment also leads me down the same path...🤷🏼‍♀️maybe I should have just said troll🤦🏼‍♀️....

[@flowersmile123]

This story warms my heart. Nature has a beautiful and powerful way of helping people get through hard times.

[@harmony331000]

Wow, what an amazing and strong young woman to turn her tragedy into her drive & motivation...her parents would be so proud! Lots to be learned from a person such as her & I wish I had half her strength!!

[@darekarraul]

my only complain is why doesnt seeker stories post more often :|

[@FullMetalPower7]

production cost

[@walperstyle]

lack of talent

[@Georgejacked]

love this girl with all my heart , i hope to be as brave as she is ..

[@judofan8788]

What an incredible and brave younglady, if she were my daughter I would want her to finish the trail also. Very inspiring story.

[@edabrams6280]

That is the most courageous thing I've ever heard. Stay strong!!♥️

[@markellis4417]

Inspirational. Good for you. Your parents would be so proud.

[@randolphlex714]

I worked on the trail and it really has something magical about it I had tragedy after the trail I lost a body part my dad and dog but not at once like this gal

[@christinedurham3980]

Ive accomplished so much in the past two years that changed my life. I would definitely do this

[@FreerunTMac]

Christine Durham do it! I'm doing it this summer, it takes a lot of desire and time/financial commitment but there's nothing else like it.

[@airwolf61970]

Go for it!

[@airwolf61970]

Wow! Tragic story. But, you were doing the best thing in the world to help you. Processing thru a tragedy is sometimes unbearable. Good luck Kira... I just wish you happy trails and I know you'll keep going. I wish Chester would of had a great trail to hike.

[@PauloFerreira-wp2it]

Thank you for sharing. You're special. Greetings from Brazil

[@MissLenie15]

What a story and what an amazing woman!

[@MrMe7111]

Very touching story. God Bless you

[@richardpotter8390]

Wow! Very Inspiring. Truly amazing story! Thank you for sharing it.

[@JenPenn]

What an amazing story. I'm so glad the trail was able to help you through your tragedy

[@forabug594]

I'm really glad you brought the Rituals with Laura Ling back. Thank you for giving us more examples of how rituals like these make us stronger.

[@themticker562]

The story is so much inspirational.

[@SkarrKingg]

That's awsome and touching! Good idea creating this channel guys🖒

[@Nephilim1978]

my biggest respect! greetz from germany

[@fearlessbackpacker9220]

What a story that young woman is a true inspiration.. Sharing this.

[@hijack69]

Beautiful story.. definitely need more views

[@ivanuribe]

You're an inspiration. Thank you.

[@UltraDoug]

Wow, clicked on this literally by accident. Glad I did. Right in the feelz 😢

[@docholliday5439]

I can find no words but one, " COURAGEOUS!" 👼🌈

[@damasovi_travels1244]

love her!! love her story!!! thank you for the posting!

[@dpimentel83]

I love this!!!!! Super inspirational!!! So strong! 💗💗💗

[@Eriko94]

I'm so doing this... how does she solve everything to do with food? is her backback packed with food or how does it work?

[@brandon9172]

Krister krimm Well when you hike in summer you can get food from berry bushes I'm guessing. So it's best you learn about the native plants around the trail before going. Possibly small game hunting also. (IDK if that's allowed)

[@iltre9023]

You prepare everything beforehand, and you get shipments you prepared from the mail at various outposts on the trail.

[@niixxz94]

Most people do a combination of what filtre said and also resupply at stores in the towns along or close by the trail. Some don't prepare shipments at all and buy everything as they go. While the entire trail takes the average person around 5 months to complete, most times you only want to carry about a weeks worth of food.

[@Ureyeuh]

There's a lot of preparation for the trail ahead of time. You pick out gear, factor weight, study the trail VIA guide books and websites, and plan for food resupplies wherever you can drop the food VIA mail.

[@SirPajamaBottoms]

No.. to everyne else who's commented. You buy food in towns along the way.

[@xxxmariaanaxxx3379]

when I watch this kind of videos I realise that it's my passion to leave this concrete jungle and find myself into the wild. I wish I was older and was able to live my life on my own.

[@vlb1176]

Great story and very inspirational... Kira Congrats 🎉 and also I'm sorry for your loss!

[@johneason6540]

A very amazing story How are you doing today a year later. Are you still hiking. Were are you hiking now. Happy trails.

[@dustinvannoy2183]

truly inspirational.

[@floridaprepper5010]

WHO COULD DISLIKE THIS STORY OF REALITY, DIRT BALLS. GOD SPEED YOUNG LADY

[@numbereightyseven]

FLORIDA PREPPER50 The world is full of bad people. Don't expect too much from it.

[@lizsmith9670]

Courageous and an inspiration!!!

[@marguerite5962]

you're such an inspiration god bless you

[@trantrnh]

So inspiring!

[@misterosc]

Really inspiring story, just wow

[@Sre171]

I remember the trail from the movie Wild! I really want to do this someday.

[@TPAfirestorm]

Great video. Tragic story. Keep going Kira.

[@tipstoes1079]

WOW...Profound way to live!

[@fisgort6736]

Kira first I would like to extend my condolences for your loss. My brother and I were on the PCT last year and we were fortunate to be able to see Rob playing in Kennedy Meadows when we passed through. I only recently found out what happened, otherwise I would've sent a message sooner. My brother has made an attempt to contact the family on the facebook memorial page regarding his performance there. If you would like to know why we are attempting to contact your family please feel free to message me back. Again we are deeply sorry :((

[@jonesirl8584]

Joining the army this year, now I plan to do this in he next few years!

[@whenmoonsir]

kudos to this woman..

[@shoutatthesky]

Holy shit! Talk about strength of character!

[@sweatingbuckets]

Good on you !

[@charmeanedrayden5758]

You are an amazing woman ❤🗣

[@IvanTravels]

Wow. Tragic 😭

[@mnberg]

great story

[@randolphlex714]

She really has true grit

[@FailedState]

This is an example of excellent parenting. Take note. It's a great step in engineering an empire.

[@jonmacdonald5345]

Engineer the Empire Yeah the picture in your Thumbnail is the First step to building a New empire!!!

[@varunjain7895]

Wow !

[@Simon..Chapman]

Semding love from the class of 21

[@randolphlex714]

That really is tragic

[@randolphlex714]

But the wilds you have to experience it is magical

[@tomashize]

Wow.....

[@airwolf61970]

She could not have been at a better place to morn and deal with her loss. The trail provides.....

[@postit5725]

nice place

[@rayenochi7729]

but where do they get the money from...

[@IronFreee]

What money?

[@rayenochi7729]

IronFreee you know. the thing you spend to buy plane tickets, food, shelter and things that will keep you alive.

[@IronFreee]

Oh, that money :) People doing the PCT or the AT usually start preparing for it at least a year before leaving. Think of it as a long term project. So they put all the money they can aside for it. Some people spend time in towns along the trail (some sleep in hotels) other just spend the bare minimum.

[@KiraSandiford]

+rayen ochi sell your car, sell all your other stuff, save money for years and just hike

[@johneason6540]

PCT 2652 miles.

[@noleftturnunstoned]

why is she being interviewed?

[@jonmacdonald5345]

noleftturnunstoned Because she is White imagine if a Black Woman did this ! No Story!!!!

[@airwolf61970]

Jon MacDonald Oh shut up! With that crap..... Just hike....

[@randolphlex714]

I would live on the trail if I could

[@randolphlex714]

Sorry about your tragedy

[@timberg7377]

WOW

[@BNL07604]

Deep.

[@shanedekin3194]

Wow

[@Olga-gs5lc]

just like the movie "Wild"

[@bboyshr6]

wow

[@knightstemplar8977]

🙏🌹

[@antheablackmore5838]

❤️

[@nainameekoa3329]

So sad

[@randolphlex714]

We need the wilds even if it's a trail along a river in a big city it makes all the difference just a place to get away from the world and all its bull

[@ryderclashable]

Sounds like a healthier way to deal with death than starting a heroin addiction. Good on ya.

[@danielacevedo7552]

God this messed me up

[@df446]

So how do women keep themselves clean on the trail? Specifically, all the parts that need to be shorn on a daily basis? Seems it would be a pain.

[@Toyon95]

The same way men do it? What parts are you thinking of?

[@Chantwizzle]

You stink and you get hairy like everyone else on the trail. If your main concern is hygiene on the trail you should probably stick to day hiking. I'm a woman and I don't need anurging ”shorn" on a daily basis. I assume you're talking about genitals, legs and armpits.

[@stilts1003]

nice legs

[@KiraSandiford]

Thank you

[@jamesfulerten8494]

I think these people are a little nuts to go into wild wilderness areas with no weapons of any kind. The also look as though it will never rain on them and never seem to have enough equipment to survived below 60 degree temps. Take a couple of TARPS with the tent with you at least and a shovel and a machete. The machete can be used to cut wood to make an a frame over the tent then cover the a frame with a tarp. Dig a ditch about 10 to 12 ins vdeep and wide lay the tarp edges in the trench and cover it all the way around so animals and insects can't get in and in case of flooding rain it won't get in. Take a whole lot of rope too to tie evey thing down because of wind. Stakes are also needed and they should be over 18 inches long and steal. A solid steal or hardened aluminum hiking pole about 5 feet and pointed on on end would help. Take tape duct tape or 2 in electrical tape to tape rips and holes. The tap can be used to seal up your ankles in cold and seal your waist in snowy weather. I lived out side in wooded areas for over 20 years alone and I know other secrets too and I have live through 20 below temps in a tent for 6 months without heating or fires. Believe me these people are not what they claim to be.

[@Bloomfield246]

Very poignant.

[@centerspike6613]

I youtube searched death on the PCT and I got this. Kinda clickbait. Who hasn't lost someone while doing something????

[@pizzafloof4253]

2 ladies and a ton to smug vocal-fry........not priceless and super cringy.

[@John77Doe]

They are going to find her in a shallow grave. 😟😟😟😟😟😟

[@KiraSandiford]

Oh really? And why is that?

[@silverpaddles2905]

Not cool. That comment is not cool.

[@kathymyers7279]

John Doe Really?.... What makes you so sure?

[@kimjongryan9043]

Hahahah, thumbs up for such a random comment!