FIRST SNAPPLE AT LAKE MORENA - DAY 3 | PCT 2019

[@billeden8416]

Those are utility markers. Each utility/company, uses a differ color. Also they are sunk into the ground at a prescribed depth, so they can see rise or fall of soil.

[@monicah892]

You would brighten even the darkest day, what a joy you are, I'm loving the journey, stay safe☘

[@delmorejr1950]

Yes, you caught the Southern section of the PCT at just the right time, remember we had 170% of our annual rain fall this past rainey season so everything is in a superbloom. Normally socal would be much drier and brown. Enjoying your vlog, you are looking at the chaparral biome, which actually consist of hundreds of plants, such as sage, brushbush, manzanita, scrub oak, deer weed, yuccas, chollas, ocotillos, etc..., SAFE HIKING.

[@sarahcox4180]

As a fellow vegan I really enjoy seeing what you're eating on trail! Love the videos and you are so sweet!

[@JabeenWaheed]

I have been searching high and low for videos on a solo British female hiking the PCT. And I'm so glad to have found you! I'm from the UK too, and would love to do this in the next few years. You're amazing, and good luck! x

[@danniala2706]

Jabeen Waheed I'm also in the UK and this is my dream!! I live by the Pembrokeshire Coast Coastal Footpath, 186+ miles long and this would be my main training ground. I need to get fitter first but the PCT is my dream 💖

[@carolbarnsley1740]

Me too!

[@jimdavidsmith4374]

You might look for Puff Puff blogs. She'is from Salisbury [sp] and did the PCT NOBO in 2015 and SOBO in 2016. She did the AT this year.

[@99jkane]

I love that you're respectful of other people. Best of luck with everything.

[@billnAkemi]

Mary It was with great interest that I watched all of your videos, but I do have one BIG problem. After watching all of your BEAUTIFUL photography and well documented true adventures, I don’t think that I will ever enjoy another KZbin thru-hike again. Your love for nature is amazing. This is truly a great adventure documentary that is neither over nor under done. Every episode is an exciting adventure. You are now my favorite KZbinr. I hope that you will do another trip soon. Bill

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Such a wonderful comment to read Billnjune, thank you so very much. Your kind words mean a lot to me!

[@elund408]

Nincompoop, I have not heard that one in 30 years, it was one of my grandfathers favorites. ;) love your enthusiasm

[@dhsarredondo]

I’m going to take a virtual hike with you, a year later. Thank you for being meticulous and sharing so much of the trail. Hiking the PCT is a dream of mine. I live in Oregon and because of the stage I am in life I will likely section hike over a few summers. When I do, I hope to take it slow and enjoy it as you have so far. Many of the videos I watch go something like this, show mile 1 and then mile 35. I am truly thankful for the time and energy you have taken to put these videos together.

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

So glad you are enjoying them Efrain! I know what you mean about some videos rushing through, it took a lot of extra effort but I am so glad I did as I get to relive it whenever I want now!

[@willardwooten9582]

So many more smiles from things we might take for granted . A bottle of Snapple , a small package of Jiff so many more different items for Mary to try and the same things but with different names especially candy and chocolate bars .

[@memathews]

Your so right, Willard. I get a kick out of what Mary and some other hikers find interesting that I ignore as just everyday stuff on the trail. It's a good reminder of what we have, yet take for granted.

[@jackdeangelis6585]

Mary, your pre-hike training is really paying off, I've not heard anyone else describe the hike out of Hauser Creek as "easy"! Great start and keep your feet dry!

[@thriftyendurance]

Now you got me curious about the plastic green "grass." 🤔 It looks like someone has a lot of time on their hands. Lovely vid Mary! Happy trails! 🌺

[@djdm2603]

Perhaps weird geocache containers?

[@tootsla1252]

All of your long distance training hikes, gear trials and wilderness camping are paying off. You have the strength, physical fitness and experience to really enjoy the beauty of the trail.

[@bridgettempleton]

the plastic green things in the middle of the path are survey markers, they did bury them there on purpose

[@djsomers100]

Marking a survey line. Just keeping track of their survey points as they go.

[@I_Am_Michael]

don't forget to do mount whitney when you get close. sunrise on its top is not to be missed. just a suggestion. continue having a wonderful time and thanks for the videos.

[@davidwesthoff7746]

I keep finding myself smiling at you smiling.

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

😁

[@antheablackmore5838]

Really enjoying your enthusiasm, wonderful filming, and just you ! Loving this from my seat I the UK ! 🦶

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello Mary, thank you for sharing another fine video. The very best of good things to you dear for your entire trek on the PCT. Be sure that you have plenty of sunscreen. Please, take good care of yourself. I hope that your guardian Angel will be with during the entire trek on the PCT. You are wise to have the hat and the umbrella. Keep those great videos coming. 🤗

[@shellyskye527]

The only plants you’ll need to concern yourself with are poison oak (very common) and occasionally, poodle dog bush. The latter usually only seen in areas that were recently burned. Pro tip... when you get to an unclear junction, pull out your map. It’ll usually show you the correct direction. Glad you are enjoying the lovely spring flowers!

[@djsomers100]

You are enjoying this way too much! Very nice videos. The lightish green bushes are sage. Pick a needle or two and smell! The more woody trees/bushes with the beautiful red bark are Manzanita.

[@lorainelee7608]

Just started following you Mary....read the The Wild a few years ago and always thought...if only....a trip i'll probably never get the opportunity to do but love seeing your adventure

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks so much Loraine!

[@BackOutside]

its raining here but mary is making the sun shine bright! absolutely love how cheerful you are

[@derekfox5510]

Mary, What a wonderful and well put together video. So nice to see you are enjoying every moment of your amazing adventure and showing us all the fantastic scenery.

[@halibut1249]

Thank you Mary for sharing your PCT hike with us. You really lucked out this year as the vegetation is so green and lush thanks to the extra rainfall!!

[@aeropilot4419]

+1 for trailside meadows 🙂 ... also, poison oak will be the thing to avoid in the canyon bottoms, poodle dog bush a little higher, in the pine burn zones. Carry on! 👍🏼✨

[@easydoesit1962]

Hi Mary! I wish there was a heart symbol so I could LOVE your videos. :) Thanks for sharing Day 3 with everybody. I can't wait till you get to the Sierra Nevada...you'll think you're in heaven! ...it's SO beautiful! Stay safe, sweetie and ENJOY!

[@camezcym4975]

If using windows, [WINDOWS] key + [period] key ❤🧡💛💙💚💜🖤 etc

[@Lauras-Cozy-Grotto]

I hope to get in better health so I can do this someday. Your living so many people’s dream, love your videos.

[@Champaignmike]

Great stuff, energy and enthusiasm. I will look forward to all your PCT videos, have a wonderful time.

[@mars_hikes967]

Never trust the locals or other hikers. People may be snoring, everybody hears bears walking around. Up in the north everybody seems to see entire platoons of Mountain Lions and Grizzlies, often at the same time, twice per day. It's just a matter of time until somebody claims that Deer are spying for the Bears on hikers. So the Bears can prepare the side dishes in time, to be ready when a young and tasty hiker comes along...

[@randysmith6493]

Oh, you have to go back to Housers Creek to connect your steps, its a Thru Hike, :) i think its a law. I am sure I would taken a miss direction as well. Those plastic grass like markers are usually markers denoting buried, cable or pipe of some type, but a farmer could also use them denoting a survey line boundary for some reason. Glad your on trail, your video experience is cheery and refreshing, your smile blesses peoples day.

[@douglasschumacher3888]

I think the PCT just received some real Trail Magic in Mary Poppins.

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

That’s so sweet, thank you Douglas!

[@Mtnsunshine]

Hi,Mary! That is fun that people recognize you. Yes, you youtubers are rock stars to us. 🤩

[@jonhart511]

Well done Mary, glad to see you are having a great time 👍🏼😁, John.

[@axerxes3981]

Terrific video. Love your commentary and enthusiasm!! Glad you are enjoying our deseat. Last winter and the one before were relatively wet so.... LOTS of wildflowers and vegetation. We planned it that way... just for you! Best wishes..... Ax

[@climbhigh395]

Mary another cracking video. How cheery are you. Your videos are coming over great.Your doing so so well keep up the good work and keep on plodding, all the best from Scotland.

[@dyeingtospin478]

Great video following you from the UK keep up the good work.

[@geoknee]

Your videos are such a joy to watch!

[@BryanHolmes9]

Loving watching you enjoy and savor the experience. 😀 Keep hiking your hike and may you continue to find Joy and experience Wonder on your Grand Adventure!

[@kagansenvardarli3175]

Happy trails, Mary. Those thins are called "marking whiskers." Surveyors use them. Btw, I've also visited your FB page, absolutely beautiful photography. Great work. Thank you for sharing.

[@hikerJohn]

Yes, someone was obviously working on that road with all the stakes and strings on both sides.

[@billeden8416]

way to go-I"nt know what they where called.

[@LMicheleS]

Hi Mary - the silvery bushes are Sage ( at least that's what they look like from this end. ) I had to laugh at the plastic grass markers, yeah I had no idea what they were either when I went by!

[@easydoesit1962]

I was thinking Sage as well.

[@w9jim]

They are manzanita trees.

[@1717jbs]

Beautiful sunset!

[@martingonzalez-ic8zh]

yep Utility markers :) Great Videos! I love how happy and cherie . Can't wait for the next video :)

[@tommckinney1489]

Great video. Love the sunset. Hike On!

[@footprintsandtyretracks]

You are just so happy! Pretty sure you’re going to be the first thru hiker to never cry on the trail about anything 😉 such a joy to watch, thank you Mary, the world needs more positive people like you! Could you perhaps show how you’ve attached your umbrella to your pack when it’s up so your hands are free? I’m investing in a hiking umbrella but don’t want to be carrying it constantly. Couldn’t quite see on the video how it was done as you were filming from the other side.

[@wendy8739]

FYI. The restless kiwi has an umbrella too. She showed how she attached it in a recent video

[@hikerJohn]

I would like to see how it's attached as well. I'm sure I can figure out a way on my own but I like seeing how people do things.

[@bobkuhn861]

Such beautiful scenery!!

[@johneason6540]

Enjoy your video's. Thanks Enjoy it now, the desert was wonderful this year.

[@williemoody8898]

I Love your voice.i could listen to you all day. Stay safe.

[@vonrollveeg]

Love your positive attitude.

[@jorgevela8546]

You just got a new follower. Can't wait to see your next upload. Keep up the positive attitude it's amazing and refreshing. I met some other PCT hikers a week ago. They're from Germany and Belgium. I met them in Cabazon at Hadleys You'll probably be there in a few days. Good luck and safe travels.

[@rainbowhiker]

A mountain coming up has many people stumped on how to pronounce its name. San Jacinto is pronounced, "San Ha-Sin-Toe", a Spanish name. The silver plants are Sage Brush. The red barked trees and brush are Manzanita. Both have a number of varieties. Some are tall and some shoter.

[@thuthiehiker]

Great camp spot and sunset.

[@gpk7683]

I do so look forward to your videos. Thanks

[@susantruelove2125]

Loved being with you again today Mary. Happy hiking x

[@leodoro8877]

Great content as always, really enjoy your serene mindset, remember to stay hydrated.

[@hikerJohn]

Mary seems to be as delicate as the desert wildflowers and like them she's suited for the wilderness.

[@johnhyland9549]

great vid looks absolutely brill out there safe journey

[@SweetTone76]

Don’t worry, Mount San Jacinto, Mount Baldy, Mount Whitney are all 10,000 plus feet and Whitney is the highest mountain peak in the lower 48 at about 14,500 feet, it will truly test your lungs and hiking legs 😂 but by then you should be in hiker leg strength stride...happy hiking Mary Poppins. 🍻

[@vonrollveeg]

What was the "book" you have on your phone which allows you to identify plants? I've always wanted to know confirmation about the plants I observe, but never managed to remember for more than a day or two.

[@mootrail9487]

"Leaves of three", let it be.

[@littlethislittlethat456]

You seem to be such a happy person. Thanks for this video. I enjoyed it. John from MI

[@robertbarnes6047]

Your doing great and you seem to be in joying the hike. Drink water and stay safe

[@hikerJohn]

What book do you have on your phone for plant identification?

[@trakyboy5128]

So Mary how's the tiger wall tent doing for you???? It's on my shopping list so I'm excited to hear about your experience so far.though short PCT time with it you've been training for a spell. Is it 2 early yet 2 ask?. My brain is slow cuz I just realized on this vid that your using a h2o bladder ( saw the tube on ur left side ). Nice to know I'm not the only one who does. My water stays cooler than a bottle on shoulders....( Don't like that clunky setup ). I have a adapter that let's me refill bladder w/o removal 😀🤩.. glad you are feeling good and you are right not to push until you get ur "trail legs" and as you say, there's plenty of scenery to take in meantime 😊

[@tomford87]

Do you think the green things could be either trail markers of some kind or the frayed end of something laid underneath the trail? Not sure! Great video. - What is the book you referenced as having on your phone? - How did the backpack hold up getting manhandled by airports? I've heard some horror stories, did you pack it in any special way?

[@BoysBarn]

OK! Who in the hell gave Poppins a thumbs down? Really?

[@derekfox5510]

BoysBarn totally agree

[@derekfox5510]

Totally agree

[@craiglambert9515]

Nice sunset shot at the end.

[@susanolson3611]

Wonderful video, thanks for sharing 🙂

[@carolewarner101]

Incense sage...the silvery green plants.

[@alvill3]

That silver stuff is sage brush.

[@litterbox0908]

The tree near the end of your video is Manzanita

[@gonewild1220]

Nice one mate 👍

[@tombrown6628]

Great to see you are doing well on the Trail, eats healthy etc. cheering you on 🥾👍

[@hikerJohn]

Do you know how many grams of protein you are getting? I like the music you add to the videos, I'm amazed that people can even find good free music but i guess you have lots of practice before doing this hike. Doy you edit these from your cell phone? I'm astonished that this is possible. What program do you use? Or do you have a friend do it and you just send them (upload) to them as you get reception. Anyway, they are great videos. Do your feet ever hurt?

[@MrChesteraz]

The desert can really burn your fair English skin. make sure to use sunscreen

[@JOHNFMKN]

Great vid, gave you a sub!

[@nifflofair6685]

Mountain lions do not scream at night!

[@jhonyermo]

As always so excellent you videos. BTW: Mt Lions?: "Mountain lions make little noise in the woods. When they do, they often sound like a person whistling or a bird chirping. ... Many people hear shrieks in the night and think they are made by mountain lions, but almost always these blood-curdling screams are made by other animals." nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/report-wildlife-sightings/mountain-lion-reports/mountain-lion-signs

[@jimbelmont5608]

You need to correct your Instagram link. I know the trail real y well, so it's easy for me to follow about where your at in your videos on google earth but I would recommend you list your mile markers for others.

[@johnbransonIII]

I hope that obvious trail name for this young lady sticks: "MARY POPPINS!"

[@carolewarner101]

Incense sage...the silvery green plants.