Tahoe Rim Trail // Saying Goodbye to the PCT - Part 6

[@ZitherBeast]

The good thing about that crossing on 89 is that you can hear a vehicle coming well before you can see it, so you generally have plenty of time to cross the highway without any problems. It's very cool seeing video of places I've hiked.

[@lenisteingen3036]

God I love watching you on trail. And I m always on the verge of tears with nostalgia for the PCT.❤

[@SoundMindADV]

Love how you document your backpacking adventures. I did my first backpacking trip in the Sierra a few weeks ago and felt the same way. It was basically heaven! I was mindblown at the beauty around every bend in the trail. Thanks again for the inspiration.

[@JenniferMabus]

Oh of course! Thanks for being here. 😄

[@MountainFisher]

You should also do the parts of the JMT that you missed Starburst. From Red's Meadow to Yosemite Valley. Or you could hike down to Hetch Hetchy reservoir, the Little Yosemite Valley. That is what it looked like before it was dammed for San Francisco's water supply.

[@JenniferMabus]

I’d love to do that!

[@sarahdunstan2061]

I was so worried that you were going to spill tomatoey lentils on your Melly! Great video, classic Starburst! ❤️

[@JenniferMabus]

That would be a nightmare! Haha

[@yooperventures2830]

Regarding the rashes you both experienced. It looked like on some parts of the trail there was a plant called cow parsnip crowding the trail. This plant will cause a skin rash and is made worse by sun exposure due to phototoxicity. It's not as bad as it's cousins giant hogweed or wild parsnip, but still problematic. A local botanist or park staff may be able to verify (or not). Once you know what it looks like you know to avoid it. Great scenery! It's wonderful to see you two enjoying the outdoors and having fun along the way despite the challenges. Thanks for sharing.

[@JenniferMabus]

Thanks for the information! I really should learn more about plants.

[@maxlemmie1512]

Thank you with something you showed what problems I currently have when hiking because of the current pandemic.

[@billcummins9579]

I love it... you both are hurting ... but still have a great smile on your face..:) beautiful pictures..

[@JenniferMabus]

Thanks, Bill!! We try to stay positive.

[@davidsavage5930]

Enjoyed following you and Diana on your through hike! You guys make a great team!

[@JenniferMabus]

Thank you, David!

[@raquelitacita]

I recently finished watching your PCT Playlist and I loved it so much. I was sad that it came to an end, but inspires me to complete it one day. Did you ever do a final review on your pack and tent?

[@AllenSchubert]

"I may look dirty, but I don't smell dirty." -- HAH!! It's your Hiking Super Power!!

[@JenniferMabus]

My husband disagreed apparently lol

[@scottsteel2334]

Loved the background music to the spectacular scenery that you filmed. I am tapping the screen with my trekking pole - for some day in the future Whimsical and Dyna will experience on trail; strong bouncy and pain free feet, insects that don't bite, rashes that are only pink, self combing hair, sweat that smells like spring blossoms and a never ending supply of cheese and gummy bears ...... some day!

[@JenniferMabus]

I love it 😃😃

[@rthoreson5018]

Man RGB just died and I’m so sad! I knew there was only one thing that could make me feel better. Psss, that’s You! Thanks for your humor, and your smile.

[@JenniferMabus]

RIP RBG 😭

[@docholliday5439]

Who is R G B ???? 🤪🤔🥴🤙

[@SpiguyverBackpacking1]

Great video! While you can't beat the grandeur of Desolation, the section that starts at about 3:40 in this video up to Showers Lake is one of the most gorgeous areas of the trail, in my opinion!

[@JenniferMabus]

It’s so so beautiful!!! And I enjoyed other parts of the trail more than Desolation actually.

[@Mtnsunshine]

I watched part 7 before part 6 (hey, it's a laid back Saturday ☺️) so when I saw the meal at the end, the images of Chip's 'donation' to the ecosystem was the first thing i thought of. 🤣. But I'm sure it was delicious....the meal, that is. 👍😁 And Dyana continues to be hilarious. You two are making some amazing memories on this trip. 👍🏕🏔

[@JenniferMabus]

Hahahah my lentils do look a lot like Chip’s donation 🤪

[@owenfrederick1453]

Amazing video as always!! Your feet do not always smell like roses. Haha

[@JenniferMabus]

Rude!!! Lol

[@Jimbo-pm1dp]

Lol...

[@privateaccount7095]

Glad to see Town Shirt made the trip.

[@JenniferMabus]

That bad boy is never leaving me! Haha

[@johneason6540]

Beautiful trail Starburst. Enjoy your hike. Hi Diane. Very enjoyable following. I should have made better c houses with my time this year of covid19 and hiked the TRT, im so close to it. See you next week.

[@JenniferMabus]

Thanks, John!! You can hike the TRT next year maybe!

[@rimonagale1625]

Much enjoyed! Thanks 💝 Too smokey to be out here in NorCal 😞

[@JenniferMabus]

Stay safe with that air quality!

[@kikionthetrailoflove7036]

Would you ever do the PCT linking the PNT with the CDT? It sounds like an incredible hike, I believe it would take 9-10 months, I don't believe its been done. However, Andrew Skurka did do the Great Western Loop. Plotting potential hikes in lockdown in Ireland. 😄😄

[@Rance120]

Enjoyed part six.......great job, both of you!!!

[@JenniferMabus]

Thanks so much!!

[@robinmills5827]

Imagine being able to use your feet as an air freshener in your sleeping bag! These days I'm not sure which would drive me nuts on a long distance hike first - the absence of soap or of fresh veggies daily! It's strange what age does to you. Thank you for another lovely video.

[@JenniferMabus]

An air freshener 😅

[@ghc26]

Hey, it’s your bargain PCT shirt! Love Dyana (spelled her name wrong in previous comments, ugh. Sorry ‘bout that). The two of you are so much fun to watch, and those epic views! Perfecto! 💫💫

[@JenniferMabus]

No worries at all!! 😃

[@ben1NZL]

You two are hilarious 😁 You guys are certainly among some amazing scenery Jen and it's so nice to see you taking the time to enjoy nature's own. Btw, I hope you 2 lose the itchy bites 😮

[@JenniferMabus]

Thanks, Ben! It is quite beautiful!!

[@maxncathy44]

Hi, old Friend! Watch out for Mountain Lions and bees! Haha XO

[@frankzappa2451]

Love watching these. ✌️

[@JenniferMabus]

Thanks, Frank!

[@hikerJohn]

Another funny fun video . . . My feet quit smelling when I started wearing Darn Tough socks (not a sponsor ;o) Maybe it's the wool they are made from. Polyester is not good. DT socks always smell clean even when they are crusty with dirt . . . I get a rash like that as well but its 90% of the time only on my calves. This year I got some on my calves hiking the sierras. I never get it in the winter. Turns out that it's what they call "Golfer's Rash" which is a type of *vasculitis*. If you look it up they always show horrible pictures of the worst cases. . . Mine looks just like yours.

[@JenniferMabus]

Oh yikes!! I’ll have to research that!

[@hikerJohn]

@@JenniferMabus When I'm home and get it , it goes away in about 36 hrs but can last for a week on trail. It never bothers me. I use to worry about it but not any more. The first time I got it 25 years ago I thought it was poison oak. Doctor have me cortisone but that did not work. I tested it on one leg but got it the same on both legs anyway. It comes and goes in the summer for 20 years but almost always just at the beginning of summer. It's an *autoimmune* issue

[@JenniferMabus]

Yikes!!

[@pitstop_calvin]

Going to need to see some video of her derrière to be able to properly diagnose her skin issues! 🤗👀

[@JenniferMabus]

Not a chance!

[@maxbooshay7875]

Thank you for making such wonderful videos. I really enjoy seeing the natural beauty. Speaking of natural beauty, Dyana could use some more video time!

[@JenniferMabus]

Oh thank you!

[@gaylesherman3236]

Looks good

[@henryw4129]

Thanks for another entertaining video!

[@JenniferMabus]

Of course!! 😃😃

[@Oper8or]

I just caught up on your video. Finally!! More cheese ??? really??? LOL I really hope you eventually get to take a serious poop. Great video as usual!!

[@JenniferMabus]

Hahah thank you!!

[@Dirtbag.G]

Awesomeness!

[@JenniferMabus]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@Wondering_Fireball]

I see your wearing your go to town shirt. LOL

[@JenniferMabus]

Oh yesss!!!

[@Wondering_Fireball]

The Whimsical Woman LMAO

[@johnalden5821]

Beautiful scenery on this one -- well filmed. And I really liked the mandolin soundtrack you put to the middle section. Y'all seem like you are cruising. I hope the little aches and pains go away as you get your hiker legs. BTW/props for bringing real food on the trail. No ramen bombs for you!

[@JenniferMabus]

Thanks so much! I loved the music as well.

[@gaylesherman3236]

Are you going to do a rather hike at all

[@kennogawa6638]

Is that the same luxury cotton shirt you used on the PCT?

[@JenniferMabus]

Yes!!

[@troyjenkins3886]

It's too bad you couldn't have campfires and find some juniper to put on the fire,because you could of taken some smoke baths.The smoke from the juniper helps kill bacteria.

[@Wondering_Fireball]

How did you come up with the name Whimsical Woman? That is a lot of coffee to drink on the trail. ( bear canister)

[@jeffreyrule8143]

Hike on Ladies. I hope you both recover from your rashes.

[@JenniferMabus]

Thank you!!

[@keithandreotta]

You are always such a joy to watch! Now that you're on the East Coast, do you think you'll ever do the AT?

[@JenniferMabus]

I think so!!

[@Jimbo-pm1dp]

@@JenniferMabus There's no comparison between the AT and the PCT/CDT....IMO there's nothing like the "high lonesome"....the high alpine....above tree line...AT is ok but much diff from out west IMO...!!

[@bichonmomr]

@@Jimbo-pm1dp Agreed i live on the AT and it cant compare to the west coast. However, I think the Mohawk trail in Ma, VT boarder is a nicer hike

[@johnalden5821]

@@Jimbo-pm1dp I agree. I grew up in the East, so the Appalachians are like my grandparents, but the western landscapes are just breathtaking. Don't shortchange NC, parts of VA, NH and Katahdin itself, though. They have some real challenges and rewards.

[@Jimbo-pm1dp]

@@johnalden5821 i like the high elevations of the western mountains....above treeline....im not into all the partying every other day in towns or the "green tunnel"....to each his own !!

[@robertclark8044]

Has Dyanna had any food problems? Looking at her day one "hang" at shoulder height and the family losing their food made me wonder.

[@JenniferMabus]

She has not!

[@mhkaroly]

Weren't you taught to wash your hands before eating? that last shot of you holding the tortilla creation was an amazing contrast of dirty fingers and ism sure wonderful food.

[@JenniferMabus]

Hahah not out in the woods!!

[@Jimbo-pm1dp]

My only complaint....actually 2....first this video was way to short....second you two are a hoot and Jen please show some more of Diana...shes a stinker...it would be cool to get her hiking with you on a long hike....im wondering if youre allergic to some long pants or pj's you wear at camp or at nite....great "little" vid...lol...stay safe !!!

[@JenniferMabus]

😄

[@Wondering_Fireball]

Would you be willing to be a trail angle in June 2021 for a southeastern country boy?

[@JenniferMabus]

If I’m not hiking myself! 😃

[@Wondering_Fireball]

The Whimsical Woman, that would work. I’ll greatly understand if your hiking, not being able to do it. Looking for someone to help me out when I’m on your side of the country.

[@oodle_noodle]

I am so mad at myself for missing the Melanzana lottery they held this summer :'(

[@JenniferMabus]

I didn’t know they had one!!!

[@oodle_noodle]

@@JenniferMabus Yes! Partially to keep COVID crowds away, they offered online orders via lottery. I learned about them about a week after they closed entries. Yours is such a pretty color!

[@jerrypeevey]

It's the cheese. Your feet don't smell because of the hot cheese you eat ,,, I have the same problem LOL

[@JenniferMabus]

🤪

[@emt52889]

Do you ever see bears?

[@JenniferMabus]

Not often!

[@gaylesherman3236]

I found day 6

[@Wondering_Fireball]

I’m glad I don’t have long hair, Dixie uses baby powder to brush her hair she claims it makes her smell better

[@gaylesherman3236]

Ok

[@whodatwitch]

Why do you carry a BearCan but don't put your food in it while hiking? Is there reason in your madness? 😂

[@JenniferMabus]

Yes! 🤣 My bear can wouldn’t fit in my pack, so when I was hiking I emptied it because you don’t want it heavy on top of your pack. Then at night I’d put all the smellables in it.

[@jamesflou]

Dirty feet but they smell like roses? Awesome!

[@JenniferMabus]

😃😃

[@gaylesherman3236]

So funny

[@stanislawchryk5856]

🙃👌Hello.😷Respect 😊👍(Polen)✌

[@JenniferMabus]

Thank you!! 💜

[@gaylesherman3236]

Are you thank.brake

[@randyman38901]

She’s kinda high maintenance

[@SeniorHiker77]

You guys should shave your heads much easier. Lol

[@JenniferMabus]

Maybe we did at the end 🤪

[@SeniorHiker77]

Lmao if you did.

[@maxncathy44]

Hi, old Friend! Watch out for Mountain Lions and bees! Haha XO

[@maxncathy44]

Hi, old Friend! Watch out for Mountain Lions and bees! Haha XO

[@JenniferMabus]

Hahah thank you!!

[@maxncathy44]

I hear you started smoking recently