John Muir Trail: The Way Out is Thru | Ep1 | Cottonwood Pass to Onion Valley

[@thierryarditti7706]

A Thousand thanks for your generous video,, from Paris (France) and peace to you Grandfather.

[@carolturner7833]

Ok I’m eagerly awaiting the next installment! Great cliffhanger!

[@rogerkeating2839]

Lone Pine Kurt is the BEST!

[@RickandAndreaGetOutside]

Nice video. Well filmed and edited.

[@stevep7785]

I love your edit style. Thanks for sharing

[@jonallenoutside]

In 2018 when my 15 year-old son and I finished our JMT hike on the top of Whitney he said, “Dad, why are all the adults crying?” Such an emotional experience and for different reasons for everyone. You guys are great film-makers. Excellent work!

[@derekandkaty4593]

You aren't kidding. I was one of 3 or 4 people at the time we went up that was getting emotional. Friends we made along the way said the same thing. People finishing after multiple attempts cut short by injuries, section hikers who'd been chipping away for years, and some people that were just in awe. Thanks for watching! If it's any indication of where I am at in editing the final video, we're on top of Donahue Pass. Hoping to upload III tomorrow

[@delanietimm8858]

The suspense is real! Beautifully filmed. Loved the subtle and artfully portrayed humor and intimate moments.

[@larissadelancey7184]

What a couple of cool cat adventurers. Can’t wait to see what happens next!

[@MoutainGuyAdventures]

Nicely done video. Great videography. I’m hooked. Looking forward to watching the rest. New sub. 👍

[@BeaglesBackcountryAdventures]

Love your presentation format!-very unique. The footage has that 'film' feel to it. Love it! Cool to share a drink with your grandfather at the summit. Can't wait for the next one.

[@derekandkaty4593]

Thanks dude. I owe most of that "feel" to Sony and Adobe. Aiming to dump the next one in early-mid January!

[@TheRuggedOutdoorsmen]

Nice job- Mike & I watched it together, we shared that emotion with you at the summit! Rugged & personal- very cool 😎, nicely done man 👊🏽

[@alissanickerson2008]

Love this episode - incredible work. Love the transitions. The audio. All of it.

[@tonyhe001]

Really like your video! Did 2017 SoBo, you maybe me thinking about do it again NoBo

[@oldmenhikingjeffgandee]

Congratulations on the accomplishment, and great job on the videography! I just heard about these and watched all three episodes last evening. Which trail is next...?

[@derekandkaty4593]

Gracias! Nothing too extravagant planned. Heading back to the Sierra in a June for a couple days, glacier np for a backpack and hoping to do rim to rim at the Gand canyon in the fall. Our thru hiking days may have already come and gone

[@HillCountryWoodcraft]

Thanks for the video! I've seen a couple of times in preparation for my own trip next year with my daughter. I'm always looking for clues to help us prepare. What packs did you guys use for this trip? Also was wondering- was there something different your wife was doing to avoid foot injury? Was her pack lighter or did use her trekking poles more? Or perhaps a better shoe and sock fit? Thank you!

[@derekandkaty4593]

It’s an amazing and brutal experience! Totally worth the effort. I used an 70L Osprey Aether and my wife sported an Exped Lightning 60L (I believe). Both skew a little towards the heavy side on their own. My pack clocked in at a hefty 48lbs when loaded, Katys was around 36ish. Definitely would cut some weight if I were to do it again but it wasn’t the worst. I’ve done a handful of backpacks with no foot issues but perhaps some good old fashioned wear and tear was the culprit. Maybe the heavier boot/fit. Recovered well though. Happy to answer any specifics you may have about your future JMT experience. If you have that itch, scratch it!