JOHN MUIR TRAIL 2019 DAILY LOG : Part 1

[@kathrynhaynes7068]

That's some intense hiking you guys! Bravo to Owen's mom!!!

[@thomasclark6268]

WOW...his mom rocks! That's a big difference from FL to the Sierra. That's some impressive miles on day 2. GREAT photos!!!!

[@lillypatience]

I loved the video and the blog with the details :-). I applaud Sissy - truly impressive to have hiked all that way! 15 miles on the first day is awesome! I can also empathize with Sissy as I am usually the one that takes longer to walk/ride/hike and invariably end up going by myself as not to impose on others. It's hard to strike a balance between wanting to hike your hike and trying to be supportive, but in the end when you're with people you love and who love you, the experience and memories made together are what counts, not the number of miles or steps in a day.

[@duncdunc76]

Ah The JMTs (Joys, Madness, and Triumphs) of the JMT. A Most glorious adventure for sure! So looking forward to binge watching the vids! Thanks so much for sharing a bit of the adventure with us!!

[@BoundForNowhere]

It's absolutely our pleasure!

[@billk.4558]

Congratulations on a great hike and Thanks for sharing your adventure with us. Looking forward to your upcoming reports.

[@BoundForNowhere]

Thank you so much! So much more to come!

[@Captkman]

Love it! The JMT was on my bucket list until my back said "NO MORE BACKPACKING FOR YOU". I've found other ways to explore but, I still love seeing the trail. Thanks for sharing your trip.

[@russsherratt6919]

You meet the nicest people out enjoying the world. To Owens mom, AWSOME JOB, YOU ROCK. As always thanks for sharing you two. Later. Russ

[@BoundForNowhere]

Right?! We're so proud of her!

[@williamkenyon9858]

As always I love you guys! This is an amazing vlog and I am looking forward the rest...NO PRESSURE. The pics are amazing. Be safe!

[@BoundForNowhere]

Awwwww makin us blush! So they will roll out once a week for the last two. And starting Thursday we have a 4 part gear guide rolling out once a week for the next month...we've been really busy

[@williamkenyon9858]

@@BoundForNowhere wow, you spoil me/us! I like busy. But like I said, NO Pressure! I think there is a level of expectation from KZbinrs that they feel they need to feed the beast I NEVER want a reply to a vlog/video to make the producer feel like they need to keep feeding that beast. You are on the road for your reasons and we out here on the other side are along for the ride that you are in control of (my opinion). As always, be safe and live your life.

[@josdmiller]

So awesome! Love all the pictures!

[@joshmccullock4996]

Great job Sissy, those are tough miles! I hiked with my Mom last weekend and we have different levels of fitness and capabilities. It’s was so great to be out with her. Kudos to you for challenging yourself with such big mileage.

[@maconhoth1005]

I love your freckles Mak! Looks like great fun.

[@BoundForNowhere]

Thank you so much!

[@vince4316]

WOW...AMAZING...What a great experience for you both!!!

[@BoundForNowhere]

It truely was!

[@CarlaJPena]

WOW!! Can't wait to see the rest in this mini series. Such beautiful spots

[@brianc233]

Very nice, thanks for sharing your adventure :)

[@Dode1936]

Love all the photos!

[@razoredge3265]

That noise you described: sounded like an angry goose! Great Pics Thx

[@BoundForNowhere]

I know right! I still can't believe that lens started freaking out that early on the trail! Still trying to figure if we want a different lens to replace it or get the same one again. It's otherwise been a crowd favorite in our house

[@DanielGodfrey8]

Awesome video vlog! Thanks for sharing. The trail is so beautiful 😍

[@BoundForNowhere]

It really really is!

[@life-to-the-max]

Great coverage, MAK! Giving me fuel and inspiration for my backpacking trip next month :)

[@elvisexplores7768]

I follow you guys on IG and loved your pictures from your trip. I have backpacked from Agnew Meadow into Thousand Island Lake and your recap inspires me to do the JMT. Looking forward to the next one :)

[@BoundForNowhere]

It comes out tomorrow! The JMT is worth every single second we waited for it! What an incredible place!

[@juhjordan8303]

Dude looks like a rad time good vibes to you guys 🦁

[@29028ft]

FWIW, hiking out of Yosmite Valley is ALWAYS a suck-fest, no matter how prepared you are. It's a hell of a climb up Sunrise mountain!

[@justing307]

Let Owens mom know that what she did is amazing. Sissy hiking all those miles and days is unbelievable because not a lot of people can do that. Especially for someone coming from sea level elevation. She actually did part of the JMT that is most scenic in my view.

[@garystarkey6255]

amazing scenery! I'm really liking the channel but if you don't mind asking where was the cat during the hike?

[@davidsheridan5295]

What dates did you go? I am interested in the snowpack and how 2019 might be similar to this year. Thanks for the beta and great Vlog!

[@brettburguard4782]

That’s some beautiful country you’re hiking in! Thanks for bringing us along. Kudos to Owens mom. I think she did great given where she started from. Where’s Luna?

[@David-rx2to]

What do you do at water crossings? Do you change into different shoes for water or just plow through in the same? What shoes/boots do you have?

[@BoundForNowhere]

In the beginning we would switch from our La Sportiva trail runners into bedrocks, but by the end the water crossings were so frequent it would have added hours to the day so we just plowed through with wet feet!

[@tommaples9174]

I would like to see about doing this trail. Did you see any older hiker's on the trail? Do people do this hike solo.

[@BoundForNowhere]

Yes! Owen's mother who came with us, but we also saw others. Plenty of people also hike it solo

[@jmsuitter5]

Love seeing those stills why you where talking in back ground

[@Lostandwondering]

I just love the way you guys simply edit and show aroud and just wanted to tell you that you are one of the prettiest girl on youtube and you both look cute...stay blessed and enjoy

[@markjames3132]

Wore out just watching

[@christinelchristian855]

Great Job! What were the dates that you hiked? Also, what app were you using on you phone that gave you your hiking stats?

[@BoundForNowhere]

So we started on the 10th and hiked for 15 days so we finished on the 25th. The app is actually just my watch amzn.to/2Z0Kcna it has an app to read all the stats on it's tracking!

[@billhober8708]

What were the dates of your hike?

[@BoundForNowhere]

July 10th - 25th

[@jmsuitter5]

Your camera sounded like a goose throwing a fit 😂

[@mikescheme]

Curious, what app are you using to track your daily stats? TIA!

[@RedBirdinals25]

No footage of the action? Just end of day recaps?

[@jmsuitter5]

Loved the video as always but more specifically I thought those day by day transitions where cool

[@karihajduk9776]

ahhh I can’t wait to hike the jmt someday so I’m super excited to watch this series. y’all are such an inspiration. also, sorry if you’ve answered this a million times before, but I’ve got to know where you purchased your hat! any chance you could let me know the brand or link me?

[@BoundForNowhere]

Hey there Kari! Thank you so much! As frustrating as years of being in the permit lottery system can be I have to say it was worth the wait! We had the best time. So my hat and the colorful band are hand-me-downs from my grandfather. He has had it for years but this is the company that makes it: www.jacaru.com/

[@karihajduk9776]

Bound For Nowhere i’m so happy it worked out for y’all and you had an amazing time! and wow thank you so much i can’t wait to check out their hats! i appreciate the response

[@lilyangell9361]

The film photos in this vlog and your blog post are so beautiful, the color and depth is just....heart eyes. I'm sure you have been asked so many times before, what film camera do you use? I ask because I am pinning away for one but a little overwhelmed by the choice! Lots of love from Norway! x

[@BoundForNowhere]

Thank you so much! I love shooting film so much and I will say it was a unique experience shooting film on the trail because the conditions were unlike anything I've ever shot in and gave me results that I wasn't 100% happy with... but I learned a ton! I shoot a Nikon FE and LOVE it! I only shot Portra 400 while on trail!

[@stephenpwilks]

Thanks

[@CopperCityPatriot]

Ya get a thumbs-up just for...cuteness with the freckles.

[@BoundForNowhere]

Haha thank you I work very hard on them!

[@pierogies_and_pie]

Thanks so much for sharing you guys! Always wanted to do the JMT but haven't been able to get a permit yet (only tired once), how many times did you guys apply? Also, props to Sissy, those were big miles to start out with! Looking forward to the future parts :) ps- Permethrin is your friend!

[@aberdeenbelfry316]

Owen is a lucky man

[@BoundForNowhere]

You are too kind

[@royalwillis9946]

Great video...you are absolutely gorgeous!!!

[@jim6335]

Go Sissy!

[@AMConcepcion]

Does Owen's mom have a name?

[@AMConcepcion]

ah, nevermind! Heard you mention it halfway through

[@libbyamber2699]

This looks incredible! Had to laugh about the mosquitos, I've been there before! Cant wait to see the rest of the series. Is there anything you learnt on the trip for next time or to advise others of?

[@markjames3132]

Bedtime for bonzo

[@PatrickWagz]

**SPOILER ALERT:* Neil and Buzz walk on the moon! :-)

[@michaelfitzgerald434]

Please! Less discussion and more, much more scenery!!