Pacific Crest Trail 2022- Days 94-96 - An Early Morning Intruder in our Tent!

[@stevehorning3238]

I love Cory's insight and thoughtful commentary. Although, he does seem to be a little too wordy. Sometimes he just can stop chatting! ROCK ON CORY!

[@chili1593]

A regular chatterbox that guy. More like the strong silent type.

[@OpenlyWannabeBarbi]

Take away from days 94-96. 1) The Truman show is great! 2) Pain sucks. 3) The kindness of strangers strengthens my faith in humanity. 4) Max doses of Vitamin I and Tylenol are a must. Ya'll are doing great! Keep it up!

[@TheDen2022]

My favorite couple on the PCT 💖 I'm so sorry that you are having this pain it's not fun. Take care of yourself out there. I'm glad that you two were able to go to a hotel and get some good rest. Sometimes your body just needs to sleep in a comfy bed. I really like your new clothing. There's nothing wrong with shopping at Walmart. I get alot of my hiking clothing there so if they get torn I don't feel as guilty. I think that the snow is following you. But we wish you both well and take care out there. Sending you both lot's of love from Oregon 💖 Stay blessed 🙏

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

At least you are the West Coast Whale watching and seeing Bald Eagles. Enjoy the new Trail.

[@carmenhernandez6102]

Cory is so special LOL! You guys ROCK

[@paigewoeckner7687]

Truman snuggles were my favorite part to watch in this video!

[@blueboats7530]

Truman probably noticed people were missing so he was making sure you were comfy

[@kristinegoodman7534]

Truman is so cute!

[@txhypnotist]

Hi Julia, I've been following your smile since day 1 on the A.T. You being so much joy to others through your smile. "Thank You". Cory is correct, =You need a massage from head to your toes and every where in between. Temp is so different where you are. It's 103 F. here where I am at.

[@richardross7219]

Sometimes a cramping muscle can be relaxed with an ice rub. A PT taught me how to do my wife's back and it helped her a lot. I'd come home from work, give her an ice rub, and she would fall asleep. Have fun. Good Luck, Rick

[@paulashaham6282]

Hi. If you want to try anti-inflammatory herbs turmeric and ginger come to mind. Also, Black Cohosh Root is anti-spasmodic for skeletal muscles. I take these herbs and find great benefit. Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@Swampkrew]

Corey is really coming out of his shell 🤣🤣🤣

[@thehumancanvasco]

You have a keeper there, Rocket! I like that guy

[@Andy-Mesa]

So clearly I only know y'all from your videos, but Corey and Rocket's personalities seem like a perfect ying and yang.

[@kenbender373]

I watch on tv so I don’t comment but been watching ya guys killing it. We live in Washington state u guys stay safe

[@mooseluke71]

I switched from an ultra light backpack to an REI flash backpack because of similar pain. Increased my miles by half! Despite being a little heavier!

[@rhondacantua9795]

Doggie looks like a good boy

[@rhondacantua9795]

Okay so it looks like you guys have a good support system with each other although I'm not a through hiker I have taken many hikes I camp in my SUV on my own kayak and like a lot I think I can I think I can I think I can buy mantra I know you guys can too and things some days look worse than others but come on you know you can and I live in a general area I know the train I think I can I think I can I think again

[@rhondacantua9795]

You got this

[@butchbinion1560]

Thanks I really enjoyed watching. Best of luck. ✌🏻👊

[@debbilermond1553]

My husband's brother is a chatterbox, just like Cory, LOL! NOT! We now know that we're not the only people with family members who just can't stop talking. Rock on you two! Let us know when you're coming through Trout Lake on the PCT. We are looking to come down in mid or late August to make burgers for the hikers at the Horse Camp. ;)

[@Mtnsunshine]

Still playing catch-up with your videos. ☺️ Thank you so much for all parts of your journey, including trying to get Cory to talk to us. 😆🤣😆. Hope your neck and back are feeling much, much better and that wherever you are, you have gotten out of that endless snow!

[@aclawrence]

Thanks for sharing these videos. I’ve been laying in bed the last couple days with covid and I’ve watched your journey from the start. And some of your other hikes to lol. Hope your neck gets better soon.

[@Eric-fx9xf]

Best of wishes to you guys. Should almost be able to see Canada by now. Happy trails. ✌

[@blueboats7530]

Yep the burn area was likely older and definitely outside of the range of the Dixie fire. There were a lot of fires in that region the prior year due to incessant lightning activity. You probably were in the zone of the 2020 "Red Salmon Complex" 145,000 acres.

[@outlaw565]

I had problems with neck like that, then i did multiple sessions with a chiropractor. Message then adjust. Maybe 6 times. No more problem now. I wonder if that pac over time has caused vertebrae to go out of place, also one jared miss step could maybe have caused misalignment. I am a believer in chiropractor for sure now. I hope you look into it when you get a chance, the longer you leave it the more sessions it takes to help those muscles hold those vertebrae in place. Hike on rocket.

[@judyrobinson9556]

Beautiful snowy mountain scenery. Good that you were in the motel when the inclement weather came. A chiropractor could probably solve your neck pain. I'd guess your backpack is causing it. Chiropractors do amazing pain-killing adjustments. I had chiropractic adjustments for many years and the results were wonderful. It's probably not easy to find a chiropractor in the towns along the trail, but even if you can get in a few adjustments, it would help. I can almost guarantee it. He/she could probably give you some good hiking tips to avoid aggravating your condition. Last time I watched your video, you said you were quitting the trail due to medical issues. You must've gotten them solved. So good.

[@stephenmanuel1120]

My suggestion is to see a chiropractor, your spine it out of alignment from all the hiking and carrying pack, a couple of session will take care of the issue

[@paulg2132]

I love the scenery! Thank you for letting me tag along to your adventure. Y'all are amazing!!

[@cfish64]

WOW Awesome Rocket... I recently had a crazy ass neck pain thing...the more a babied it the worse it got... not fun at all... anyway why not get one of those dogs, he could carrier some of your stuff and they dont talk either.... win win if you ask me

[@tootsla1252]

A couple of days on 800mg prescription Motrin. Take with a meal & milk. Works for me on big Owies!

[@jasnareema9123]

Well you can't give up now, can you? Hope you get better and good luck for the rest of the trail👍🍀

[@2ddw]

5:10 - She's so cheery and yet likely her neck is killing her!

[@RicardoGuillen]

complex b vitamins help a lot with the pain

[@nicoleandjoshbaldwin4228]

I get those knots in my back a lot. It’s probably how you are sleeping. The more you mess with that area, the worse it seems to get so try not messing with it for a day or so and sleep on your stomach.

[@jls935]

Actually massaging it fixed it for a few weeks!! It is most likely from my pack

[@jls935]

Actually massaging it fixed it for a few weeks!! It is most likely from my pack

[@nicoleandjoshbaldwin4228]

@@jls935 sweet. I just lay on a message ball and probably over do it. Glad that worked for you. Looks like every few days you’re going to put the boy to work. 😆

[@carmenhernandez6102]

Wow! So sorry your in pain. Can you get to an acupuncturist and maybe get some needling done or cupping ?

[@highhopesoutdoors6204]

I'm all caught up on episodes! It's been awhile. 🎆

[@easygoer1234]

I always worry about you guys that hike the trails. I hope GOD keeps you safe.

[@drakebonnellbonnell9045]

Thanks

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

I've had shoulder problems since my Boy Scout camping days with just a thin camp pad. Also, it has snowed every month in the Sierra. Including July and August (rare though!)

[@itchyinagoodway1265]

Get a tens unit. They are light and battery operated. Can be found on Amazon. Can be worn while hiking.

[@turragorman59]

You two are rocking it!! I would get peppermint oil for the knots. I use Young Living and they recommend carrier oil but I am a straight up girl, don't use carrier oil just put it on. Peppermint is great even for nausea and gets you breathing great if congested. Safe safe.

[@kellyjohnson3617]

I think you are in an older burn d at but the Dixie fire might have plowed through there too. That might be the Carr fire burn or one of the other 100s we’ve had here the past few years. Glad you made it though CA without any fire closures. Hopefully OR and WA will remain fire free this year. It would be the first summer without a fire in 10 yrs but one can hope

[@adlhikes3159]

Approaching Etna NB, did u notice the Bigfoot trail jct? Siphon Lake. Waterdoe Lake signage. Def a pretty wilderness area

[@theecanmole]

I miss "The Ewok" and "Galadriel" too. But I keep forgetting who is who.

[@ktrpillar]

Have you tried the rolled up towel trick yet? I've had neck issues too and it really helps relieve the stress pain! I'll send a link if you're interested in trying it!

[@beawriting]

Have you tried a chiropractor? It helps tons for me. Stay safe and well.

[@pakleader4]

Sorry your feeling the stresses of trail walking but glad your ok. Next paycheck will add more money 💰 to the trail campaign. You two take care of yourselves. Like I said you’ve gone into areas I never got to see. And can’t afford to take a trip there. But thru your beautiful eyes I see it. Love the outfit by the way lol. I would have donated this pay period but had something’s to get done. I’m working out a new budget for you guys because GAS ⛽️ prices are out the roof. Take care of that achey 🤕 muscle as best you can. Tell kory to interact more we would love to hear his shenanigans 🍀 😂🤪 as well. Take care will send money soon SEMPER FI

[@tom6363]

With a sore neck or painful joints you may be better off taking an NSAID like ibuprofen which is an anti-inflammatory. Tylenol is more pain and fever reducer. Also ice or heat will help.

[@steveanderson8441]

Have you tried a Chiropractor for your back pain?

[@scotschuler9365]

When u find time tell what sections were the best not to be missed please. With a cherry on top.

[@philipstrachan6212]

Did you have these issues on the AT? If not, are you using a different pack which might have unhelpful ergonomics? Same shoe type?

[@anncarnes3562]

GIRL. You need an MRI. Stiff neck and pain in my scapula led me to C5-C6 Cervical Fusion. I cried and sat in a chair for 6 weeks before I could get the surgery. I know you are a nurse, but sometimes we convince ourselves things are not as serious as they really are. Try sleeping or just laying down on the side that hurts and kinda hyper extend your neck and see if that will give you any relief. If it is pinched nerve from disc bulge or rupture it should help a little. Maybe. What do I know.... I just tried to light my cigarette with a tube of chapstick.

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Smoking? Try vaping or nicotine gum, to get your nicotine dose!

[@jls935]

It was simply a stiff neck that subsided. It was all muscle. Same as my back. Luckily corey massages me and helps!

[@ritagutz6781]

Isn’t there a day 1

[@chili1593]

Does Truman have a channel?

[@jls935]

His parents do! Trans triple crown

[@josepablogonzalez9047]

Jajajajajajaja Cory cool as fuck dude

[@perpedersen4842]

For your neck: a combo of paracetamol and iboprofen works wonders for me.

[@jeffingels4480]

Take care of that neck that's what holds your head up

[@azmarkm1850]

Ibuprofen

[@robnoodle1]

Hey Corey. Why so non social?

[@easygoer1234]

I always worry about you guys that hike the trails. I hope GOD keeps you safe.