I walked from Mexico to Canada | Pacific Crest Trail Q&A

[@kraigadams]

relaxing and informational :)

[@NeilSeaver]

my two favorite hikers in the same page! Awesome

[@jordanPRS89]

Heck yeah!

[@ginapino2857]

Just watched your video as well which I think that is how Elian’s video popped up in my feed😘

[@donaldj.garrison4443]

Hole filling squad

[@noleftturnunstoned]

Kraig, when you going to do some actual hiking?

[@TheCapeOn]

Hi Elina, I just spent the last three days watching your videos of your PCT trip. Wow, what an incredible journey. Your videos are incredible and were super inspiring to watch. Thank you for bringing us along and allowing us to see the real sides of what looks like an absolutely life changing trip. Looking forward to KZbin tripping with you again! Hope you are well. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@scottmccrimmond6377]

"How is Irish Exit so adorable? Like in a sexy way. Not a cute-boy way." -Question Submitted by: Irish Exit

[@paulborash]

Thats such an irish thing to do! Just goes to show ya how strange cold soakers are. I am curious though about how that town guy tip tap hiked with kept his hair so flawless.

[@scottmccrimmond6377]

@@paulborash I heard he used butt chafe balm in his hair.

[@ElinaOsborne]

@@scottmccrimmond6377 the MOST Irish thing to do... AW this is a cute public reunion.

[@davebryer6133]

I got hooked on thru-hiking videos 3 years ago, I have found most people do not capture my attention but your videos do a great job of storytelling and I was very happy to watch your trip from beginning to end. Look forward to future videos and stories.

[@robertgaines9651]

I feel like all the praise I had has already been stated, so I’ll just leave a very warm and wholesome thank you!

[@teslafudge1585]

Nextflix is ready to buy that biopic about your parents. 😉Thanks for the update!

[@cl4014]

Love your videos, keep coming back watching them

[@Josephhikes]

Nope not tired of your face. Your videos are some of the very best out there. Always happy to get notifications of a new video . 👍😁

[@zoeedmiston9386]

I’m watching from Oregon, where wildfires are currently ripping through our beautiful forests. Yet here I am in my bed, wearing my puffy to stay warm, gear packed up in a go-bag, watching your videos. In this time of uncertainty and instability, the Maori philosophy of He Tangata is giving me new hope. Thank you for sharing your story in such a heartfelt honest way. Love from Portland. Stay safe.

[@tcgregory7693]

I’d love to see NZ hiking videos! The little snippets that you included look amazing. It would also be content that would separate you out from the regular vlogger.

[@royrolston5340]

Tc Gregory my channel has some tramping videos if you are interested but I am no professional like Elina but take a look if you like.

[@xGorexGirlx]

Hey Tip Tap you and Restless kiwi had some super videos this year on the PCT. Your documentary was excellent. Thanks for all your hard work. Great to watch over and over.

[@RestlessKiwiHiker]

I am honored to be put in the same sentence as TipTap. I have loved watching her journey through her beautiful, entertaining and professionally edited videos

[@aeropilot4419]

Agree +1 🙂

[@ElinaOsborne]

@@RestlessKiwiHiker awww kiwis unite! ❤ (I'm somewhat certain we bumped into each other at the Cascade Locks post office too haha)

[@RestlessKiwiHiker]

@@ElinaOsborne Yes I think you are right I do remember that now you mention it. Thanks for the great videos.

[@swashfrogsailor]

Wow! I clicked to watch your PCT thru-hike but became mesmerized by your ability as a filmmaker, editor, storyteller, and subject. I’m a new subscriber because I don’t want to miss anything that you create, but also because I think I can learn a lot from you. As far as suggestions, please don’t neglect NZ. There’s so much material in your backyard to which you may have become habituated, perhaps to the point of apathy. Part of the reason we love to travel is because we come at new experiences with eyes wide open. My experience has been that when we borrow from the experiences of others we too may see again as though for the first time. Empathy is a superpower! 😊

[@davidaitken5579]

really, really nice heart-felt, honest, talk of the trail life. thanks!

[@dogaanamiz2276]

Although we cannot leave the house in these corona days, you make us live all the beauties, you take us to nature, I am happy watching you, thank you🙏

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

Elina ,, Nice to see you once again .... Great to hear that your experience on the PCT was positive ,, from what I had seen ,your involvement with your tramily was a boost for many others as well.... your style of video production was first class and it was a joy to be able to follow your trek adventure.... Always Stay Safe and God Bless.....

[@shellidalton3253]

What an amazing lady you are. You inspired me with every episode. I just kept thinking how could you always be smiling, but then I realized you were experiencing pure joy!!! Thank you for sharing this ❤️

[@antonellaterracina3815]

your video series has kept me motivated throughout this weird, uncertain time and has gotten me so excited to check out the PCT/try to slim down my gear with some ultra light weight gear/try cold soaking (never done it!)Thank you for sharing your stories and can't wait to see what comes next for you

[@stephaniedownes6547]

Elina, I love your video, and your perspective on doing the PCT is wonderful, very grounded and peaceful. Thank you.

[@j.g7377]

Best video/documentary out there. Thank you!!

[@leyhaw6762]

i love that!!!!!!!! the hiking trip & traveling afterwards. i want that

[@levans9955]

Thank you omg no one talks about periods on a multi-day hike!!!!!

[@EarlyDawnTravels]

Girl, your music is the best! It awakens all the feels.

[@sbutler66]

I've just discovered and binged watched the whole series in one day. Loved following your journey and really enjoyed your story telling style. Excited to see what content you create in the future.. stay safe, keep up the great work

[@jakobfletcher]

Your laid back and clearly real, honest take on what's involved with the PCT as well as travelling abroad has been really inspirational to me and no doubt many others. I've really enjoyed watching your journey and I want to thank you for taking the time to share your awesome life experiences with the rest of us. Never stop being you. You're a Legend! Cheers from Australia 🍻

[@brycelarson6477]

The fact that you made a Q&A into a beautiful montage of clips from this amazing experience just speaks volumes to how amazing your video skills are

[@samamuse21]

Very glad this popped up in my feed! *omw to watch all you PCT videos*

[@ER-mo3wq]

I loved your PCT videos and appreciate all the work involved with the editing . Good luck with our future endeavours.

[@taylordehner3698]

I am so inspired by your videos! I cant wait to see what else you do!

[@maryambolouri7568]

so excited to see a new video from you!!! sorry to hear about the lockdown in NZ, but hoping you & your loved ones stay safe + well!!

[@shellyfahren1936]

Never too long!!! Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us! I will miss ya! Will keep an eye out for more!

[@Donovanhikes]

Thanks again for sharing your journey.

[@JClark2600]

Theres a lot of backpacking KZbin creators out there but I was really drawn to your channel because 1) you didn't seem pretentious and 2) you could really tell a story. Thanks for bringing us a long and I hope to see more backpacking videos down the line.

[@steverensh]

I binged watched all your videos in one afternoon/evening. Loved it...

[@kenkonundrum5538]

Touched in so many ways by your PCT video. One is that when I was about your age, living in Nowhere, USA, and had just out of military service, I did the reverse and spent 12 weeks in NZ, going from top to bottom and staying mostly at (awesome) hostels. The experience including meeting lots of fun people (many Aussies and Canadians who were also traveling) was what I needed.

[@rebeccakennedy7913]

So good to hear an update after watching all your PCT series! My mum is from NZ (we live in Australia) but we visit every ew years and always head out for day hikes, its so beautiful. would love to know the backstory of your parents and the cult!!!

[@davidsixtwo]

Thanks for this, it's great to be distracted from quarantineland here in the states.

[@richardezzard9635]

A great video Elina, I loved your PCT series of vids,, they're definitely my favourites to date,, brill to see you back on screen again,, 👍👍

[@kellycarlen9605]

Will you ever let us know what happened in the Sierras?

[@TwylaWorld]

That was my question!

[@stephaniepayne3337]

@@TwylaWorld mine too!!

[@isaacleemathew3803]

This caught my curiosity as well...only if you're okay to share now, of course.

[@timseidel584]

There is only only one mountain chain called Sierra Nevada (no s needed). The Sierra Nevada is basically one tilted structure with the lowest portion on the west edge (which is buried under the San Joaquin Valley) with the high edge towards the east as an abrupt break which is also known as The Range of Light. What happened in the Sierra is uplift and intrusion of igneous plutons, erosion, glaciation, more erosion, snowfall, tree growth, rain, plant life, wildlife then man.

[@recumbenttriker6218]

Tim Seidel Tell you what Tim people build the pyramids or the twin towers and think we are great the fact is we are nothing all we can do is stand in awe of the natural world/universe

[@monicaschiopu2125]

I am so happy to see your face again and for sure I want to see more. Thanks for answering the questions. And I cannot wait to watch the new adventures.

[@thomasvega8247]

Your awesomeness is an inspiration. Good luck on your your next endeavor, can't wait to watch.

[@thiagowaldhelm]

your speaking pace is so soothing =) Thanks for que Q&A

[@amazingwalks714]

What an amazing journey thanks for sharing

[@j13hiker36]

I really enjoy your videos. In fact, you’re one of my favorite vloggers because you have a wonderful way of storytelling and a very “good vibes” personality that shines through. Thanks for posting!

[@mbrisbourne]

Wow! Congratulations Elina! What an amazing adventure and accomplishment!

[@ryderclashable]

Loved you showing your brother falling trying to hike like you dragged him the whole PCT!

[@stephenegli4387]

Thanks. What made your videos interesting and different were the aspects of tramily/tribe shared.

[@MoshMob]

As someone who has taken this same journey, I hella respect you and I will watch this all the way through! You're amazing and many good vibes!

[@tenaciousv9371]

You're PCT videos inspired me to hike again. Thank you

[@recumbenttriker6218]

Glad to see Tip Tap back on the tube 😛

[@ninasegall]

Your videos are so inspiring and very thoughtfully done. Thank you so much!!

[@imgadgetmanjim]

Aha. I heard you say next time...so I am waiting to see video from next time 😎

[@alexandraleurck4692]

I really enjoy your videos and I was so excited to watch this one. I loved every hiking chapter video you made. I felt so connected to them and I can't wait to go on the PCT one day.

[@noaslyy6884]

same here, PCT will change my life but Im excited to suffer through it

[@gary62or45]

You’re awesome Elina, thank you again for sharing your experience, your life journey, into your future. Take care

[@toshirotakagi9511]

I pay tribute to the hike you have achieved. Please be happy .

[@Yyortt]

Thank you Elina.

[@avacrowley7616]

the VIBES in this video, love it

[@orange-fp8ix]

How do you fund your travels?

[@lucasbrunette8100]

Would love to see some hiking videos of NZ!

[@bkeithmontgomery]

You are awesome!! Thank you!

[@TheLombardProject]

Ii loved the setting sun and how you used the light of your computer.

[@madisonspellman5059]

Yes I love this! Your videos were so incredible and inspiring. I've been showing them to everyone haha

[@mubarakthursday5417]

Awesome 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 looking forward for your next video 👍🏽

[@AndrewTailorBosher]

how cool? VERY COOL! great super sweet vid! tx for sharing!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Oh man, I want to go hike in New Zealand now. It looks beautiful! I hiked the PCT in 2018 and 2019. I did SO MUCH planning for my 2018 hike only to find less than a week into the trail, most of my plan went out the window. I didn't bother planning too much of my 2019 hike. What a fun, wild adventure both of those hikes were. I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat. Love your videos!!

[@forkintherode8236]

Great video! I do think you would enjoy the AT with your love for people. The AT support is amazing. Well wishes with whatever you choose. Stay safe!!

[@Jimbo-pm1dp]

So great to see you back again Elina...thanks for sharing the Q&A....very interesting....been lookin for another vid from you...lookin forward to following you finishing the triple crown when possible....wishing you the very best....stay healthy....!!!

[@LostAussieOnTheTrail]

Great work Elina.

[@stefaniegalvan]

Absolutely wonderful stuff! Music choices are on point. As for a video suggestion, I'd like to see more about your meals. They were more unique than I'm familiar with.

[@Slaytanik.]

I've subbed to a few hiking/backpacking/camping channels. You def have one of the better ones. Thank you for your effort! Looking forward to your next vid, whatever it may be of.

[@jackwyland7733]

Love the documentary, loved watching your journey. You inspired me and im sure many more . Can't wait to see the next big adventure

[@kenfelsher8100]

I enjoyed all of your videos. 😎 great photography. Great writing. It looked like such a fun experience. Hopefully I can do the PCT one day. Have a great week!

[@scottwilkins886]

How wonderful!!

[@Raventooth]

Your PCT documentary was so intimate I feel like I know you. Just a sign of a good photographer. Love your work! Lucky you got that hiking before all this lockdown stuff.

[@mwmilling]

Great video. Thinking about PCT seriously now.

[@es3907]

All done watched the lot, look forward to what ever comes next

[@mariapenner808]

This is the first video I've seen of yours, and I'm so keen to see the rest of your work!!! It looks beautiful and I'm so stoked to suss it out!

[@donr6499]

Thank You!

[@sharlanShieldy]

From a fellow kiwi to another thank you for sharing!! Your videos are so inspiring to watch during this strange time! I'd love to see a video on the gear you used for the PCT and how you found it/any tips you have!!

[@raymondrogers257]

Havent watched yet but I am here because Darwin and Hiking Thru Podcast both featured you this week. Very excited to view your content!

[@uptone12111]

Oh man just found you.What an AWESOME thing you did.Being a runner as well I think you being able to understand how to pace yourself probably helped alot.Congrats.I am so jealous

[@femkes3014]

We're not done with your face Elina! Love to see more videos

[@josemonferrer1054]

wonderful hike and video!

[@danhackett4199]

Great job filming. Your videos are nice and clear. I was fortunate to travel the whole world. Thing is once you start the itch to see what just might be over the next hill never goes away. And I hope that it never does.

[@ellendz]

I live in the states and was a barista for a while. We made flat whites. :)

[@AlpineShenanigans]

That triple crown wall/pottery piece is really cool

[@sundesertmoon]

Elina, I love your channel. You've got an amazing energy about you. Happy hiking!

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

Loveeee the New Zealand footage. We are still hoping to maybe make it down there in Sept. Fingers crossed. My husband has always wanted to hike the PCT and it was your videos that inspired me to join him :)

[@rjc7238]

Omg, lil alien inn for the winn

[@Perfect0]

4:27 Wow! Didn't realize that you'd been to Chautauqua... That's been my go to hike after work or for weekends, that's awesome!

[@jethrob2830]

You are beautiful inside and out. I am not a hiker, although I want to be, and would love to hike the Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin. 1,200miles in my home state and so with that desire I stumbled across your channel, and hikers. I thank you for your honesty in your videos, yes sometimes life is hard and in those times we just hang on. Anyway, thank you for the follow-up, cheers and God's blessings.

[@lorrainebradley4308]

Not tired of your face! I love your videos and can't wait to see more, and a gear list! I don't know how I stumbled across hiking videos but your video and another woman's video on the AT have inspired me to attempt a thru hike. I've always loved taking day trips to go hiking in cool spots. Somehow, it never crossed my mind that you can hike for more than one day. A 5 month thru hike for my husband and I is not an option right now but we have talked about doing a section hike of the AT that runs through our current state of North Carolina.

[@rhunl]

NZ is such a lovely place to hike. Plenty more please! 15 yrs ago I did Routeburn , Greenfield (or maybe the Green valley - it turned Routeburn into a circuit I think), One at the top end of the South Island, Tongariro Crossing Circuit and several others that memory won't drag back. Your PCT was great, really enjoyed it. Wonderful Channel.

[@KristoferCarrison]

Fun video. Thanks!

[@aeropilot4419]

So enjoyed this 👉🏻🙂🏕❤️👈🏻 !

[@MikeAcrossAmerica]

I love the Osmo Pocket. I used it as a primary camera as I walked across the United States. Also started using my phone and drone more. I would be afraid the A7SII would be too bulky for the trail but you've got me considering it.

[@deannilvalli6579]

Great stuff! Finally we get to hear about the camera equipment. Yeah! I would be happy if you did a whole video on this, about how you carried the cameras, if and how you used tripods, how much you set up the camera and walked back, etc, how many SD cards you used and whether you kept them with you the whole time, and what about batteries and recharging? Also, did you do any rough editing, at least sorting out unneeded shots, on the trail, or wait till you got home? (I know some of these have been at least partially answered. A dedicated video of that sort would still interest me. )

[@djg5950]

Second all these questions.

[@mikeyhikes]

...and what editing software you prefer?

[@buzzonedown]

Loved your PCT series. Feeling the pushed back to 2021 pain... ugh. Keep up the good work. Happy trails. Oh! Wife is also half Japanese (and vegetarian). Trail recipe suggestions?? The bit about your food sounded awesome!

[@oscarobrien5334]

OH MY LORD!!! I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!! I can’t wait to see you again because I’ve got about a million questions!!

[@christempleton9656]

NZ hiking videos would be INCREDIBLE and yeah, sign me up for a gear vid. I'm looking at making some improvements this year if I end up getting to section-hike Oregon

[@moyashisoba]

I want to become a Kiwi, just to get one of these beautiful passports.

[@ElinaOsborne]

they're pretty damn sweet.