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[@marcohanig176]

The opening scene with Fancy Mae is just priceless! To think that initially you thought that as a rescue dog she was a bit timid. By that point she was Fancy Free (pardon the pun)!

[@noodlepipkin]

One should never apologise for one’s comedic alliteration! 😂😂

[@Backstromgroup]

Working in a Photo Centre in Preston, Melbourne, Australia, we used to recover files and also restore photos damaged in bushfires. I've seen people break down and cry when we were successful. Most rewarding work I've ever done. Great that you didn't give up! 💪🥳

[@livinlarge1247]

Last summer it came up as a memory, but I accidentally erased it: lost a video from Facebook really important to someone. Any ideas on how to get it?

[@Backstromgroup]

@@livinlarge1247 Sorry to hear! Off of Facebook? If it comes up as a memory, maybe they can find a way to access it? Probably backed up on a server somewhere. Good luck!

[@byronpyles996]

I can't put into words the joy I feel watching your original thru hike clips. It's so real and not like a lot of carefully the scripted youtube content coming out now. It just makes me want to be out there. Thanks for all you do.

[@bartetzenhouser2943]

Snow, for the first time, is a wonderful experience!! Your dig us having a blast on that trip!

[@michaelsakowich7026]

I just started watching her AT hike again. It is a hoot!

[@thizizliz]

Dixie, whatever you did to salvage that footage, was so worth it. Just the beginning with the dog having SO much fun in the snow but also just showing how awesome your Mama was is also worth it. She's a trooper for sure. So we live less than 30 miles from where the PCT crosses the 10 Freeway and have hiked a bit of it there. If you ever come again and need help, or just some trail magic, I'd love to assist you. Just so you know, you have a 'friend' in Southern California.

[@three-cats-photography]

Let's not forget "would you die if you tried to thru-hike the PCT on your hands?"

[@rhondamills2919]

Thank you ♥️

[@jenniferlawrence1372]

I literally cried when the frog leapt to reveal the logo at the perfect point in the music. Dixie and Aaron have to be the most complementary team on KZbin. My heart is so glad for you, Dixie, that you retrieved this, most special footage. Having lost my mom I can tell you it was worth whatever you paid.

[@LeClercRed]

The beginning clip with Fancy playing in the snow made me cry. To know where she came from and to see her so happy. That made my day. A little dog from the south lovin the snow. Then the pooping. Lol

[@johnafagerquist8235]

I'm so happy for you (and me 😉) that you were able to retrieve the footage! Maybe I'm just tired, but I teared up thinking about how special it must have been to have your mom come do some fairly serious hiking with you. How fortunate you are to have shared that time. Your mother is a wonderful person. I see where you get it from.

[@rhondamills2919]

Thank you!! ♥️

[@juliem9486]

Great news! I felt so bad for you when you “lost” the footage. The content is delightful.

[@mattcolver1]

Glad you recovered that footage. Fancy is the star! I always laugh at how many more miles dogs accumulate running up the trail, then back to their human partner.

[@stephenodonovan4168]

I know this sounds like a broken record but I LOVE your thru hiking videos!! Sure your educational / informative videos demonstrate your knowledge and your warm personality, but you do such a great job on the trail capturing those little moments that make hiking so special for all of us. Thanks for putting this together - it was exactly what I needed today!

[@4potslite169]

When I hiked the AT in 2010, I don’t think my mom really understood what I was doing or why. Her health problems didn’t allow her to hike w me, but I drove the 2 of us to Trail Days the following yr and we were able to camp together for 2 nights nearby. She got to eat hiker food, shower outdoors at a campsite, and sit around a campfire until a rain storm came in and then sleep in a cozy bag w the rain beating on the tent. Best 2 nights camping in my life. She was never (as) worried about me out on trail w the community she was able to experience that weekend.

[@robertrockwell7581]

Dixie I know you were heart broken when you lost the footage. could see that when you talked about it. so happy that you got it recovered. now you will always be able too look back on it and remember this for the rest of your life with Mom and Fancy Mae. stay safe and warm

[@altaris2000]

After you recovering that footage, I bet you were as excited and as happy as Fancy was running around that snow.

[@kimberlyjames7857]

Opening scene: One HAPPY Dog!

[@richardp6461]

The first minute was worth the price of admission. One day I want to achieve that level of happiness. Thanks for sharing these lost shots.

[@mitzimeyer2928]

I felt so happy seeing this footage and especially seeing your dog at the beginning! Congratulations on recovery this! One day this will be a treasure seeing this hike with your mom.

[@chewyah]

I was having a bit of a rubbish day but seeing this content has just put a smile on my face, so glad you got the footage recovered, it was a lovely watch!

[@stevecook413]

Yours was the first YT Chanel I ever subscribed to. And one of your first 100 or so. It's been great following y'all. P.S. you've also helped me narrow down some gear pikes, thank you.

[@hilaryterland2172]

I legit cried through nearly this whole video. I saw your original video about losing that footage, and this makes me so happy for you. Plus to see how much love Fancy has for you and seeing your mom hiking with you….. she inspires me to be that kind of mom to my own daughter. And finally getting to see you connect those footsteps…so dang happy for you!

[@alanchidley2745]

Hello Miss Dixie. Wonderful footage. Got a huge smile watching your dog. I want you to know you have been a HUGE encouragement for me to start hiking again. I went almost 30 years without a single hike. I now have almost all my gear for a thru of the PCT. My wife is very encouraging even though she is disabled from a car accident and 33 major surgeries. That is the toughest challenge: finding friends to travel with her in the RV to reach the places where I will cross the major roads. I am finding the entire process exciting. It's exciting that in a special way my wife and I can share the adventure.

[@RickStoneTravels]

I totally understand, I've lost several videos I desperately could have used to help my channel. Starting over! Great footage and so glad you got some of them!

[@westcoastislander6699]

The first time I watched Fancy playing in the snow when you originally posted this trip I laughed so hard and had to watch it again....and then I had to show it to my husband and laugh some more...and then showed it to my mom... It must feel so gratifying to recover this footage, especially because it was a trip with your mom. She rocks!

[@rhondamills2919]

Haha!! Thanks 😊

[@JasmineDLowe]

I lost my phone on top of Mount Islip. I wasn’t so much upset about the physical phone as I was about losing all my hiking footage. I felt devastated.

[@gregbo4964]

Great job. It’s worth the hard work, I’m sure, recovering all your memories of your Mom and Fancy. I am so excited with your accomplishments.

[@MarkPillow]

family dog of ours looks so much like yours and yours acts so much like her - She bosses the other dogs and gets on them for breaking her trainingm has to be 1st down the trail and hates snakes. We lost her last year but it is a joy to watch yours and comparing to ours. TY

[@nolas5638]

Wow, Dixie…! Such awesome news!! I’m so glad you were able to retrieve the lost footage of Fancy & your mom. 👍👍😊 And thanks so much for sharing it with all of us! ❤️

[@domsusefulstuff]

You've always been an outstanding videographer but I love how you keep getting better and better. You've really created some outstanding adventures and inspired me-and I'm sure many others-in so many ways.

[@asmith7876]

I'm almost 60 and I've never been as happy as that dog in the first minute of this video LOL. Live life like a dog!

[@markoda2120]

I'm very happy to hear that the footage has been recovered. When videos include dogs, I spend most of the time watching the dogs. I enjoy watching dogs being happy.. Fancy was having a blast. I love that dog.

[@johneason6540]

What a joy to have this data recovered, very happy for me. I use to live by Donner summit California. On business trips from Sacramento to Reno, I often picked up PCT hikers in the summit and took them to Truckee, and vice versa on they home I would bring people back to Donner summit. It was a joy to hear the trail stories. As a hiker I so much was jealous that I wasn't on trail.

[@gonagain]

Wow, incredible footage and I can see why you went thru so much to recover it. You may not have done this hike on your hands, but I will never forget that you did 64 miles in 24 hours, which puts you in hero status in my book!

[@marleenvos4126]

Awesome you were able to recover the images! And how cool is being able to hike a section with your mum

[@MB-kl9fn]

those mosquitos would have driven me nuts! I seem to have blood that attracts them, so if i was there, would have been one giant mosquito bite lol. Glad you managed to recover the footage though, and looking forward to the future ones.

[@BeeGeeHikes]

Hiking with Mom and Fancy Mae was one of my favorite vlogs, and now seeing the lost footage of Fancy playing on the snow, you can feel her joy, is priceless! Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@russelljackman1413]

Simply wonderful!!! Worth every penny it cost you --and then some-- to recover this footage! I am sooooo happy for you! 💞

[@corby6956]

I bet it was a happy day when you recovered that footage !!

[@HomemadeWanderlust]

It was expensive, but worth it for the memories ♥️

[@woodchip2782]

Urgh! It’s the dead of winter here in Canada and you managed to get my skin crawling with that sound of skeeters! 😂

[@Gambeli02]

REALLY glad you were able to salvage this footage. ❤ Here ya go, "Hand Hiking" is a thing... Starting in 2019, Mandy Horvath, a double amputee, hand climbed up Pikes Peak -- twice! Then tackled Mount Kilimanjaro in 2021. Though, still searching for anyone who's climbed in a handstand.

[@Rose-co3cp]

I am glad you were able to get your lost footage. I really enjoy your videos. Fancy is so cute and seems to be a great trail dog. I am glad your mom was able to go and experience the hike with you. Those are memories to cherish.

[@Hoosier60]

Love seeing these clips that were lost! Especially seeing Fancy Mae, in snow, on the PCT. Fancy really seemed to come alive on the PCT.

[@reiprice1822]

Omg I remember that happening, I'm glad you could get the files back. Try getting a waterproof case? Maybe that will help give an extra layer of protection

[@celestesuter1148]

So glad you were able to recover the lost footage! The story about the couple, the head net, the amazing cascade of trail magic and paying it forward was so lovely.

[@takeahike2022]

Glad you could recover it! I'm so scared of that happening on my thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail this year or just vlogging in general. Thank you for what you do I've learned a lot and you are a big part of why I planned my hike this year!

[@76metiche]

OMG!! this is fantastic!!! I am so happy to see you were able to recover these lost memories!!! I've lost most of my pictures altogether. to be able to get them back would have me bawling in snotty tears!!!

[@roosterillusion1985]

Wow, this brings back so many memories. My friends and I bumped into you on this section during our 2019 thru-hike. We also met up in Packwood.🙂

[@Hyperion123]

Great to see! Watching your thru hike of the PCT last winter is about the only thing that kept me sane when there was nothing to do, haha. Managed to get out to the Sierra Nevadas myself with your inspiration. Life changing and beautiful. Thank you for your videos!

[@muskadobbit]

You must have cried with happiness when you saw that clip of your dear pup. As happy as Fancy Mae herself. So glad for you that it was recoverable and we’re all the richer for your sharing the footage. Thank you so much.

[@Slowhiker-xw2kp]

Great footage! Can't believe it was in 2019, let alone the PCT hike in 2017. Been following since the beginning of your AT hike, seems like yesterday. Safe travels Dixie!!!

[@christineb8148]

I remember camping up in Newbury Crater in Oregon and the clouds of mosquitos being just about panic-inducing. They were try ing to get at me through the tent - clustering up wherever I was closest to the wall (I've been told that the best mosquito repellant is to sit next to me because they'll ignore everyone else).

[@normpeterson7767]

Awesome, Dixie! So happy for you to have recovered that footage!

[@melissachilders1585]

I’ve been following along since your AT adventures. You inspired me to through hike. I couldn’t wait!! But apparently I waited too long. Last year I had a spinal stroke and I’m now paralyzed from the waist down. All I think about is how I could possibly still through hike. Hmmm. On my hands wheelbarrow style. Never thought of that. Lol Thank you for always sharing and keeping the wonder alive!

[@andychase7693]

Congratulations and thank you for the effort you put in to recovering your lost footage! I would imagine that although you probably remember much of what you recovered, I'd guess that the actual images brought back a lot of beautiful memories and a few awful ones. (mosquito hell!) Thanks again for rockin' it!

[@lukebonagurio4503]

I was backpacking in Yellowstone and all three of my party had mosquito nets and a bad mosquito area. showed up thet to camp and the people packing up looked so envious of us over $2 screen face protectors. Lol

[@DonP_is_lostagain]

PCT Redux: The lost Episodes. loved it.

[@chemistryflavored]

What a fun surprise! Your PCT thru hike and the vlogs after filling in the gaps were some of my favorites and I rewatch them often. And seeing little miss Fancy Mae will always brighten my day.

[@DoseofDirt]

So glad you were able to save this footage! I could have watched Fancy play in the snow forever! Also the trekking pole... 🤣🤢

[@vannemocilac274]

First I’m waking up my sons dog laughing at Fancy Mae! Then I’m suffering with you all in the mosquitoes. And lastly I’m crying because the hiking community is so kind and generous. Today I did a what’s in my pack talk and I spoke about the passionate trail angels the Arizona trail. When my birthday was found out, a trail Angel left me two oranges and a pack of Oreos and a card at the Gabe Zimmerman trailhead. So I’m sad this young man got killed, and I’m eating birthday treats from a ziplock bag with my name on it, and I’m hundreds of miles from my Montana home. Trambly.

[@JillianCampsArizona]

That’s so nice of your mom to be a trail Angel! I’ve personally never had that experience living in Arizona but I figure if I ever did the Appalachian I would have to rely on that for sure! Great job completing Washington!

[@suzannehedderly1331]

So glad you got your videos back! They are precious moments! Thanks for sharing!

[@jonbroadsword7572]

Thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU... It was just one of those dreary, awful days where without knowing it I needed a Fancy Fix along with footage of beautiful scenery with beautiful music... lightened my mood at least 200%. Thanks again for sharing your world and your walks. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to hit the 'Replay' button. 😊

[@lisamonalisahikes]

I plan on this hike one day with my daughter. What a treasure... hiking with your Mom. I’m so happy you recovered these 🤗

[@joecool509]

Awesome! Glad you were able to recover the footage! we ski at white pass and have hiked part of the PCT near chinook. Beautiful area!

[@Sanserifina]

I'm so glad you were able to save this! I have always loved your PCT videos, to me living in little England the scenery is so dramatic, the big skies and the mountains, the PCT just looks beautiful. I also enjoy the journey you go on personally with that thru-hike, the grit you found to forge onwards in the scary sierras, your acceptance that it was very different experience to the AT but nonetheless wonderful. So glad there's more to come!!!

[@cgriggsiv]

Nice to see that you fixed some of the footage that was partially lost I bet it was very difficult to get any of that data back At least you got some back congratulations

[@nzlndr00]

You captured the beauty of the PNW so wonderfully, not surprisingly. This part of the country has had my heart for years. If you have never been you should put the Wallowas and the Enchantments on your list of places to explore up here in the PNW.

[@brenda5129]

Wonderful! So glad you got that footage back! Daisy Mae was so cute in the snow! Your packs look huge compared to normal, any idea how much you and your Mama were carrying?

[@takingawalkadventures]

glad you were able to Retrieve your lost videos from your pct fire closer sections. it's been a joy to watch your journeys on the trails I felt in love with the pct when you started your thru hike. absolutely beautiful trail

[@heidih2887]

Greatly enjoyed this, and SO happy for you re: retrieving the lost footage! Special stuff indeed! :D

[@Nynke_K]

Ahh, what a joy to watch! So worth the salvage and it's like being transported back in time, with the 2019 music and everything! 🥰

[@FishMH]

Thanks... every step of your journey is cherished forever !

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

... This was Awesome Dixie ... So glad it was able to be recovered .... Your experiences have been Amazing to follow ... Thank You So Much for Sharing ..

[@georgehorkan7205]

Your dog looks just like a kid playing in the snow. Brought a big smile to my face.

[@dalebrander9361]

I’m so glad you were able to retrieve your footage, fantastic video.

[@beckyjones7532]

I love watching Fancy Mae and I’m so happy you recovered the footage!

[@chiabhangilbert7340]

We were all sooo sad whenever that footage was lost, a huge Thank You to you and Aaron for working all this time to get it back, I can't wait to see it!!

[@davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker]

This was a most enjoyable video Dixie. God Bless

[@SCSlimBoiseID]

Congrats on getting your lost footage back! Stay safe out there. Happy trails.

[@kidsoutwild9215]

We remember you saying you had lost this footage and were so heartbroken with you! What a treasure! We have a video of our trail dog, Muir, loving on snow just like Fanny Mae 💗🐶

[@wanderingoutyonder]

How wonderful to be able to recover those video memories! I bet you were just as thrilled to have done so as Fancy Mae was in the beginning!!

[@martinparmer]

Jesica, we love you and wish you the very best in your future! Oh, we were camping last week at kissimmee prarie state park, and a bunch of florida trail hickers were coming thru, They all knew your channel, you are a hero!!

[@SacWildlife]

Really glad you recovered this data - don;t know why, but the hikes with mom and doggy are my favorites

[@genehunt8670]

Congratulations dixie! Sorry for all the pain strain and expense but it was totally worth it! We appreciate it more than you know!

[@SuperMickeyr]

Oh, so great to see! Sooo happy you were able to recover this. ❤️

[@musingwithreba9667]

I'm so glad you were able to retrieve the lost footage! The opening with Fancy Mae sliding on the snow is hilarious! Thank you for sharing with us

[@DaniRichii]

I cannot believe how much fun Fancy had hiking with y’all! She’s precious and definitely inspires me to take my dogs on adventures

[@sherrierifenberg2199]

loved watching Fancy enjoying the snow! The frog jumping was pretty sweet! TY!

[@dianamiles-hannah1286]

So happy you were able to recover the lost footage with Fancy and your Mom!! Thank you so much for sharing and explaining the steps and your accomplishments!

[@ericsims2078]

I am so happy for you for being able to recover your lost footage! This was so great to see!

[@morgan10152]

Glad you found the lost footage. Your videos are always beautifully done. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to your next adventure. Keep up the great work.

[@campfireconfidential1067]

So happy for your recovery of that footage! We love watching your all your videos, but the ones from the trail are THE BEST! Thanks for letting us join you! Much love to your mom & Fancy-Mae!

[@robfoerster1659]

Dixie - what’s

[@rhondamills2919]

♥️

[@letsramblewithrebecca7071]

I just love those scenes with the dog having such fun in the snow! Not so sure about those mossies though…. 😬 Great footage, glad you managed to salvage it. 👌🥰

[@Jaysus145]

That is my favorite intro to a youtube video that I have ever seen in the history of youtube!

[@iviewthetube]

Just to clarify, the Gold Finch is Washington's State Bird, not the mosquito.

[@douglaspavkov4301]

Hey, we should all be as happy as your dog on the trail

[@vinniedayhikerb4977]

That's fantastic that you were able to salvage the lost footage!

[@candybaxter8879]

I forgot how fun it was to watch you three. I bet you are so glad to have this footage.

[@bernielamont825]

Love videos with Fancy Mae "hiking" makes me smile, glad you were able to recover vids with your mom. just waiting for some warmer weather to do some hiking of my own!

[@lillypatience]

Great way to start 2022! Looking forward to the rest of the videos 👏

[@jerrygarcia4390]

Awesome! Such a nice surprise to see this footage ❤️

[@1Deejay7]

SO happy you recovered the footage! ! I'm currently in the process of figuring out how to replace a ssd chip to another circuit board myself due to seawater damage because going rates for fixing that are in the thousands