GREAT DIVIDE TRAIL: solo on Section B

[@alisong8380]

Your first double braid day! Ive been watching your PCT videos where the double braids are a fixture. 😊

[@lenoredisman3192]

You are so Brave conquering the GDT, by yourself

[@melissarodgers764]

I know you will be very unlikely to see these comments on videos that are so old, but I just found your channel a couple of months ago. After watching your PCT series, I wanted to come back to the beginning and see how you got started in long distance hiking. I also wanted to tell you that it’s encouraging and refreshing that you are so open about your self doubts and your struggles with your outlook as you face each day. In the later videos, where I started watching, you were much more self-assured and positive. Now I see that that was a learning process. I can see that this early part of your hiking experience was hard and I love that you pushed through each day even when you were not as confident and when you were feeling alone. It’s good that you were so candid about it.

[@KrystaNorwick]

Thank you so much for this comment! It sure is a journey and so much growth has happened for me since then. This was my first ever thru hike and my first ever hike longer than 150 km, so I was so new to it! It's cool you noticed the change in me. I was thinking about going back and watching these older videos, now I'm inspired to do so! I really appreciate you watching my videos. It means so much to me!

[@wanderworm]

Wonderful series of videos. And thanks for sharing the reality of the emotional rainbow one goes through on these journeys.

[@wanderworm]

@@KrystaNorwick Yes, I want to do some backpacking in the Rockies next summer. I've hiked there a few times but have never done a backpacking trip there (I live in Ontario)

[@KrystaNorwick]

Please let us know if you have questions about any of the areas in our videos 😊

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Wow that swim in that lake in those mountains are what dreams are made of!! Its a story book setting all around you. Can't wait til the next video!

[@RootlessWanderer]

I was tearing up right along with her....that swim, those views, her journey....fabulous!

[@RootlessWanderer]

Wow! Great video! Very relatable (12:17 & 13:10 - Omg! Empathize greatly)! I adored watching as you worked your way through your anxieties and allowed the mountains to heal.

[@RootlessWanderer]

@@KrystaNorwick Exactly! ☺️

[@remainingwild]

10:55 relate to that SO much. I love when a trail is designed so that you can fully APPRECIATE the natural landscape! Going to add Highrock Trail alternate to my list of things to keep an eye out for!

[@MissNikkor]

Omg! Your meals are so appetizing! Are you planning to make a video of your homemade dehydrated meal recipes?

[@KrystaNorwick]

Checkout my more recent videos! There are some showing my dehydration process! My recipes are also on my website krystanorwick.com

[@remainingwild]

15:37 "what I packed and don't copy me" LOL I would actually love to see that video because I feel like it would be really informative! Regardless of how much it weighed you DID IT which is all that really matters!

[@FrScottHikes]

You are definitely motivating me to do this hike myself. Nice work on the video. I loved your potato chip eating frenzy in your last video! 😊

[@FrScottHikes]

@@KrystaNorwick I normally hike the Camino in Spain. I’ve done the one in Portugal and a few in Spain. Here are some short videos of my first Camino. I loved your adventure. It was fantastic. kzbin.info/aero/PLx03hwFVUBSwZw6QCyf-lEq5ZG_WtvYF1

[@betty-loucreamer112]

Really high highs and really low lows! Real life condensed! I am so proud of you I wish I was there with you at the stunning lake to swim with you!!💜❤️😍

[@frankross7982]

great videos. I enjoyed watching you on trail. I am going to attempt section A this summer. My first solo hike. You are such an amazing person. A lot of encouragement for me.

[@frankross7982]

@@KrystaNorwick i have looked on guthook and on maps from the GDT association i have not found that route.

[@frankross7982]

@@KrystaNorwick i ordered that book amazon supposed to arrive feb 26.

[@frankross7982]

@@KrystaNorwick just found it!! Can you tell me why you picked that route?

[@frankross7982]

@@KrystaNorwick I will consider this route. Thanks for your replies. I will see how things play out.

[@frankross7982]

@@KrystaNorwick on the GDT atlas the waypoints a1 a2 a3 etc in actual trail "life" are these waypoints marked out in some fashion? what about TH are they actually marked?

[@kevinmarron7523]

Respect.

[@kevinmarron7523]

@@KrystaNorwick Yes, the Vermont Long Trail in 2019. A difficult trail, but nowhere near as remote and challenging as what you did. You’ve inspired me to tackle the GDT one day. I’ll just have to get over my phobia of grizzlies...lol Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@kevinmarron7523]

Hi Brian, That’s an impressive story! Looks like I should brush up on my bear encounter skills before tackling the GDT. Until then, I look forward to seeing more of your videos!

[@giveyandmyla1859]

A reminder that I am supposed to be out here eventhough it is hard💕💕💕

[@KrystaNorwick]

Exactly!!!

[@BackcountryForward]

I've been enjoying these! Thanks for making them. Out of curiosity what were you filming on? I'm REALLY looking forward to doing the High Rock alt! Lower Elk Lakes was the first place I ever went solo backpacking. It is gorgeous out there. Seeing your shots of it brought back so many memories! Keep Moving Forward!

[@Tylee10]

Did u ever see anyone else on the trail when you were out there alone?

[@KrystaNorwick]

Great question! Some days I was completely alone. But some sections near the popular fast hiking trails there would be lots of people! Generally, I’d see people on the first and last days of a section, and very few in the middle days.

[@tracykooken2606]

Yes u havelock heavy gear !!! U could swap out for lighter gear !!!! Ur doing great!!!!! Beautiful camera work !! Long solo's can bring out ALOT of emotions...... but its addictive !!!!!

[@KrystaNorwick]

Yes my gear is heavy!! I want ultralight gear now!! Absolutely agree - addicting solo hiking!!

[@remainingwild]

9:52 that looked DELICIOUS. Was that a dehydrated meal? It looked like Backpacker Pantry's Chili Cheese Macaroni.

[@remainingwild]

At 4:28 you mention ditching your bug layers when the wind picks up. What do you use for bug layers and did you use any bug spray? I have a bug jacket but I have actually never used it (even though I almost always bring it lol) and I rely mostly on bug spray but I really don't like how sticky bug spray makes my skin feel.

[@luckyhiker3434]

Was this Canada GDT or America’s. I am trying to see where these outrageous views are.

[@remainingwild]

6:42 how much did your backpack weigh?

[@mariajanousek7458]

I love all of your videos! I’ve watched the GDT ones all probably about 5 times! I’m planning to do section B this summer. How did you film yourself when you were walking? It was very smooth! Any advice on section B?

[@remainingwild]

Anxiety is something I struggle with as well. What strategies do you use to overcome it?

[@jw5471]

Hey you are really brave to go alone into the wild. I think it's quite normal reactions you gave. The loneliness can be scary. You have to remind yourself that the world we life in other people are always around the corner. And if not, the safety of a home makes up for that. Also may I ask what you do for filtering your water?

[@jw5471]

@@KrystaNorwick thank you. I watched your other vids to. I see your husband came along with you. You looked much happier when he was with you. Think that's what it's all about. Experiences are always better when shared, imo that is... I'll be looking out for more vids of the both of you!

[@kellyharbac4633]

Great hike, I was crying along with you. What do you think your heaviest weight was for your pack?

[@kellyharbac4633]

@@KrystaNorwick I am a day hiking, so far, my max distance has been 11 k this year. Like you, I am always second guessing myself, as if I am on the right trail or not. I also like how you used the gear you already have, its hard to justify buying new gear just because of its weight.

[@frankross7982]

how much did your pack weigh

[@KrystaNorwick]

Quite a bit. I never actually weighed it, but I would guess probably around 40-45 lbs

[@grantfawson9675]

Hate to break it to ya. It stopped being solo when you started filming...