70 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail (Episode 2)

[@missthistleberry6130]

I'm loving your commentary! I really feel like I'm there with you. I cant wait to see the next episode! A little sad I've found your story so early. I'd like to watch them all for hours!

[@Dudley-x2c]

Enjoying the series from England. What amazing scenery and a positive mental attitude and a lovely smile. Great 👍

[@KrystaNorwick]

Thank you! Glad you're enjoying :)

[@stinetea]

I'm dreaming of hiking the PCT, it's wonderful to follow along with you!

[@PlantPapaJohn]

Very nice! I will be going NOBO in 2024. Its going to be amazing! Plant Papa

[@KenFernbach]

The start of this trip is looking good and so are you! Hope the blisters toughen up and your sore legs feel better. I for one would really be glad to share some time with you on the trail,(but I am at the eastern coast of the country) your thoughts are so welcome and appreciated, thanks again so much for sharing with us- we love you!❤️🧘🏼🌿🙏

[@emiixs12]

I looove you commentary and your positive energy! 🫶🏻 Can’t wait to get to follow along your journey!!

[@KrystaNorwick]

Thank you so much!! I’m so glad you’re here!

[@suelowcockharris1954]

Love your commentary. Thoughtful and just really interesting!

[@LorraineatNomadicRamblings]

Greetings Krysta, from Scotland UK. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us all. I am contemplating hiking either the PCT or Appalachian trail in 2026, and without question, your vlogs are some of the best here on KZbin ( I am binge watching content at present). Being a single woman hiker myself, I am struck by your optimistic outlook and attitude. What is your secret? LOL Happy future hiking, and I look forward to following your vlogs. Lorraine

[@KrystaNorwick]

So excited for you to get to enjoy one of those hikes!! Thanks for watching my content - much appreciated!! Hmm I think my secret is just that I love hiking SO MUCH!!! It’s my favourite thing to do and I just always feel so grateful and exactly where I’m meant to be when I’m hiking. And I always keep in mind that backpacking includes all spectrums of experience, from really high highs, to really low lows. That helps me remember in the tough moments that they are part of the overall experience.

[@paulbrown7369]

Blisters...a hikers nemesis. You were expecting this, came prepared and overcame. Well done!

[@KrystaNorwick]

Exactly!

[@Hanniballinda]

I love all the cinematic footage you share with us, your personal experiences and daily life on the trail 🥰 it always amazes me how you stay positive and get yourself through challenging situations.

[@KrystaNorwick]

❤️❤️

[@JoshuaRoevear]

How spectacular!

[@alissa_thornton]

I’ve been loving your videos and shorts for quite a while now! My backpack choice, for my PCT 2025 thru hike, is the Durston Kakwa 55 as well, which will ship in March! Can’t wait to get it! With researching other packs, your gear review helped with the decision.

[@KrystaNorwick]

Yayyy!! So excited for your PCT 2025 hike! I hope it's incredible!! And yes I was really happy with my pack choice, I hope you are too!

[@karahikes]

Loving this series! Beautiful footage & editing. Thanks for sharing your journey with us!

[@KrystaNorwick]

Thank you so much! Glad you're enjoying it ♡

[@peterfontaine4627]

Cool--pine marten. You don't get to see those too often. Seeing you in the North Cascades brings back so many memories. Haven't done the PCT but have spent a lot of time in Glacier Peak Wilderness and the National Park.

[@KrystaNorwick]

Super cool!! Yes this is such an incredible area! Glad you've gotten to experience it ☺️

[@lakesidelakeside1402]

Never realized how beautiful the PCT is. Thank you for sharing.

[@KrystaNorwick]

It really is! I'm glad I get to share a piece of it with you!

[@s.annehancock730]

I’ve always wanted to hike the PCT. Feels like we’re hiking along with you!

[@KrystaNorwick]

Aw yay I’m glad you are getting that feeling - that’s my goal!

[@ChaylaDay]

This video was exactly what I needed today! So calming and beautiful. Have been working my butt off as an actor/filmmaker lately and doing stuff for my own KZbin channel, so all the nature in this video HEALED me! Thank you for sharing your journey! ♥️ 🌲 🏔️ 🧗🏼‍♀️

[@KrystaNorwick]

Aw yay glad it healed you ❤️❤️❤️

[@ChaylaDay]

@@KrystaNorwick it really did! Have started watching your GDT footage and it’s inspiring me to look into it myself. As a Canadian who loves the Rockies, it’s so beautiful to watch.

[@TheSwissHiker]

HI Krysta. You're doing a very beautiful hike. If you have probablems with blisters use Tape on that places. That always helps me when hiking in the Alps. Greetings from Switzerland, Benjamin

[@KrystaNorwick]

Thank you! I did tape them up and they healed up really nicely!

[@ruhiyyihrose]

Pine Marten sighting is special! Gorgeous scenery. Thank you for taking us along! Beautiful.

[@KrystaNorwick]

I was so lucky! And I didn't even realize it was a Pine Marten until people started telling me! Love it 🥰. Thanks for watching!

[@juliac1569]

Your videos are so well done! I’m really enjoying a little more detail into your trip, but I enjoyed all of your shorts as you traveled last year, too!

[@KrystaNorwick]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!

[@BeauPeople]

Hi Krysta! Thanks for sharing your experience! I was wondering what motivated you to do the hike south bound and how did you decide about the best timing of year to do your hike? Thanks, I'm enjoying the videos :D!!!

[@vsgyaya]

You're amazing!!

[@jennanace1598]

The cork massage ball is such a good idea!!!

[@KrystaNorwick]

Yes I highly recommend it!!

[@Whitbudgets]

Loved your video! Very excited to watch the next one! Where did you get the cork message ball? Looking into getting something along those lines!

[@briannorwick]

Absolutely spectacular scenery!

[@KrystaNorwick]

I know!! So incredible!

[@hoser7706]

Do you use toed socks? Gsme changers! I still don’t get why ppl won’t use them. Then they swear by Darn Tuffs or similar but need blister care. Toed socks are the best

[@ytubechannel997]

Enjoyed the video.

[@KrystaNorwick]

Thanks!

[@KrazyArielle]

Hey I have very similar leggings , I love them … super proud of you , wow 1 week already 😮

[@KrystaNorwick]

Thanks so much!!

[@all-to-Him-I-owe100]

Just found your channel! Great content! Subscribing! ❤

[@TMarie-mq1cb]

What would you do differently now that you’ve done it . What gear would you change and would you get a new tent and sleeping bag ?

[@KrystaNorwick]

Good question! I hope to make a video answering these. I wouldn't change my tent, and I did change my sleeping bag for something warmer once I started hiking into fall. There were a few things I learned along the way, like how great the CNOC water bag is when used with the Sawyer Squeeze water filter.

[@davetreks]

I am inspired by seeing a married person trekking solo. J section is the most I’ve done solo, but plan to do much more solo this summer. How did you make use of the Garmin? Just preset messages or personalized texting too?

[@KrystaNorwick]

I'm happy to hear that! I used both preset and personalized messages on the Garmin. I connected it via bluetooth to my smartphone so that I could text more easily and quickly. I usually sent a few messages from my tent every morning and evening, and then a check in around lunch. Sometimes more if I knew Brian was having a difficult day or if I was having a difficult day. We tried to still be there for each other as much as we could, even when apart.

[@josephinegibbs3902]

Wow! Isn't that an American pine marten at 7:20?

[@KrystaNorwick]

I think so!! I didn't even know into people who watched this video told me!

[@marthawade5297]

This looks like a good section to do!

[@KrystaNorwick]

It's a really good one!! Highly recommend!

[@marthawade5297]

@@KrystaNorwick seems like you chose a good time to start your SOBO hike. Would you recommend late July/early August over early September? Thinking about the heat and bugs.

[@soniamartin7809]

You’re amazing person good job 👏

[@KrystaNorwick]

Thank you!

[@Rached_Yogi_Tunisia]

What camera are you using for filming your journey? Best of luck and stay healthy

[@KrystaNorwick]

Sony ZV-E10!

[@mars4697]

How many hours a day do you usually hike in average? Proud of you!

[@KrystaNorwick]

Usually about 12 hours!

[@mars4697]

@@KrystaNorwick i would really like to like yo do that but i just cant get there. What motivates you to continue through?

[@paisleyfamily5972]

Have you tried a backcountry bidet yet instead of TP?

[@KrystaNorwick]

I've tried it, but I'm not a fan! Maybe one day...

[@gracecombs9799]

How did you keep everything charged to record for 140 days? Did you use a solar panel?

[@briannorwick]

Great question! Krysta was able to recharge her batteries every 5-8 days. She used a portable battery bank (15,600mAh) which allowed her to charge her phone, camera, headlamp and GPS at camp each night. In addition, because she is a video content creator, she carried spare camera batteries.

[@KrystaNorwick]

Exactly! Thanks Brian!

[@yayasanwismaremajaindonesi4568]

❤

[@Westcoastwater]

Just wondering how the navigation went - did you ever feel lost?

[@KrystaNorwick]

Navigation went really well! I never felt lost. I am very comfortable with navigation with GPS.

[@chrisharmon5453]

💗💗👏👏

[@erinnkemp]

Should be brought an umbrella

[@yc_exploring]

really it was 71 miles because of all the times you had to go back to get your camera

[@KrystaNorwick]

Hahah I know I've often wondered now many extra miles I did over the course of the 4.5 months!

[@tomgroenbeck7620]

Nice landscape, and I haven't watched a southbound hike yet. But I would like to see more of the landscape and less off your face. Some personal comments are good, but this is too much.

[@estaats]

I’m sure there are plenty of other videos of the landscape you could watch if that’s your desire. Her channel, her content.

[@vaness909]

How rude

[@katyoclare]

Disagree, I love hearing about the human side of a hike, rather than the nature side, which is documented all the time. I love hearing Krysta's unique view on her own personal experience of the PCT.