PCT // The Finale // Episode 36

[@lindafallow5206]

Thanks for this gift, I have been blessed as you share this experience to help me see the beauty.

[@amritakeny1059]

I had butterflies happy and sad . Ur awesome. Much love to u and nick.

[@dean0233]

Just came across your channel the other day and just finished binge walking all your pct videos now. Just wanted to say thanks for the inspiration that your videos are giving others to go after your dreams and live life to the fullest!

[@johnmca5643]

That was incredibly touching to watch. Your feelings came through your camera to us. I've yo-yo'd that final section from Rainy Pass twice.....beautiful section. It's my favorite section in Washington. Yes I live here. 😃 Thanks for sharing your hike and bringing us along. You're fortunate on the snow level. We typically stay off the trail after mid-September.

[@jeffahn9028]

After hiking 1000 Island found out about PCT trail. Got home and your name popped up on my KZbin search. Started watching and I was lucky to find you. Thank you for all the great videos. It was super fun! CONGRATULATIONS on completing PCT!

[@mari.johnson]

Oh nice! 1000 island lake was so beautiful!

[@TravelStammer]

Woooow. What a journey. I said a little prayer for the hiker who passed away due to the tree accident. He was there in spirit with you. Congrats to you, Nick and all the other hikers. Wooohoooo well done Mari! Xx

[@tiptoptonic]

I just caught up with your vlog and it was awesome. I hope you get the vlogging spark again soon. We've done the Heaphy/Tararua Southern Crossing. Working up the courage to do something like the PCT...but wet tent days are the worst. Thanks Mari + Nick for the inspiration.

[@markscott4059]

Mari thank you so much for sharing your life and adventure. You did an amazing job! Love hearing from you every Sunday! Going to miss our Sunday’s....

[@megangriffin3733]

Loved watching your journey! Congrats!! So sad the PCT blogs have ended. I watched them the past couple of weeks while I have worked from home. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@robinmassey9042]

Congrats Mari - thanks for taking us along on your journey. Sad and happy its over.

[@najlaha.6091]

I know I’m late to the game, but I just found your channel and have been binge watching your journey these past few days. Congratulations to you and Nick and all of your hiking buddies! Very inspiring. 💗🎉🏕

[@markandersson]

I've loved these episodes so much. Thanks for doing them! What's kind of amazing to me is that, date wise, the Sierras are half way. In miles they're a bit more than a third. Not sure why I find that interesting, but I do!

[@jimwilliams2753]

i so enjoyed following your hike and adventure,

[@mari.johnson]

Happy to share it with you!

[@ben.mcnulty]

Congrats Mari & Nick!! Thank you for sharing your amazing journey and welcome to Welly! Let’s hope they let us all out soon 😃 Don’t stop posting!

[@thesnoopydance645]

Wow ! What an accomplishment, Nick and Mari! Thanks for taking us along for the ride !Cried tears of joy at the finish line. Much love !!! 🙂💛

[@filibusterfirework74]

Hey Mari :) I have been following along since your solo traveling days, and I was even in Washington when you were finishing the trail hearing about the snow. Obviously I had seen from your instagram that you made it, but it is so incredibly amazing to finally get to see your vlogs from it. Your editing style and overall filming has only gotten better over the years, and I always look forward to your videos. I am currently stuck in New York so I have been watching over the past several weeks, and it has been such a lovely escape to be able to see the outdoors. It has been tough not going outside, since I was born in Seattle, but your videos have really given me a respite that I am so thankful for. Congratulations on completing both the PCT AND these vlogs because I imagine it feels like a long time coming on these :)

[@mari.johnson]

Hi! Nice to hear from you! Thank you for the nice words and thanks for sticking around that long! Glad that I could bring some of the west coast outdoors to you. Hope you’re staying well! ❤️

[@jenniferepperson8340]

My son and I loved watching this series. ❤

[@hazellbrookss]

CONGRATS ON ACCOMPLISHING SOMETHING SO INCREDIBLE! This was so amazing to watch!! Thank you so much for sharing :) I was crying at the end! I can't wait to experience it for myself.

[@TravellingK]

Congratulations!!! Woohoo!! What an unbelievable journey. Those sunsets at the end were stunning.

[@mari.johnson]

Cheers Karen! Yeah the best sunsets!!

[@jmpmusva]

Nice job with the entire editing. Always impressed with the music and the vibe. Seemed to be a good call, waiting to edit. Something to be proud of for sure. Sundays will be a touch less wonderful for some of us watching. To think, this year we will have nothing. So sorry for those who didn't finish this year. Long time since eagle rock and dinosaur land!

[@mari.johnson]

Thanks for the kind words! Yeah it’s really so sad about this year. That feel like ages ago!

[@havecoffeewilltravel3507]

Thank you thank you for this series! Thank you for letting us walk with you! Especially us broken hearted couched hikers who are sidelined this year! Taco Salad I am so grateful to you. Soooooo sad it is over!!!!

[@ryanhikes]

I'm so happy for you! But sad for me 😭😭 This has been one of the best vicarious experiences I've had on KZbin. Thanks Mari 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@mari.johnson]

It’s bittersweet for me too 😭 Thanks for coming along on the adventure with me! ❤️

[@farmgirl030]

Same. It's been one of the best hiking vlog/series on KZbin. I loved every video and Mari has been so honest and real with good and bad days. Loved it. Sad it's over but so glad we were able to come along remotely with you.

[@recumbenttriker6218]

Runway Runway I'm sad for me too.

[@wanderingphynix]

All of this was beautiful. Kudos to you all!

[@mari.johnson]

Thank you! 😊

[@chasehiker]

Thank you for all the time and effort you put into making these videos, Mari! It's been great reliving the experience through your eyes! Say hi to Nick for me! -- Sponge

[@mari.johnson]

Ah hey Sponge!! I’m so glad we got to know each other out there. Thanks for lending your beautiful words to the start of this video. Hope you’re staying well! Can’t wait to catch up again one day.

[@hardknock1753]

WOW!!! What a great journey you gave us! Thank you Happy trails to you and Nick

[@extremelydave]

Much joy and sadness.... joy at seeing you one last time, sad that we see you on the PCT one more time. The snow may have been a pain, but WOW what beauty and the view in the morning of the red sun on the mountains.... EPIC!! Thanks for sharing your trip Mari, it has been a real pleasure getting to know you. Be safe, keep trekking!!!!

[@mari.johnson]

Cheers Dave! Yeah, the views were insane!

[@rickybreaux2607]

I really enjoy your videos. You are in great shape. Very tough! You make me want to retire early and start hiking. ! I only have a few more years. Congratulations From south Louisiana!!🎉🎉🍾🍾

[@holly_kay5570]

That was amazing! Great video, loved the views and your outlook on everything, even the rain! It seems like there are more stops along the way the last few years. I haven't done it, but watched a lot of videos. It's a dream ♥

[@Swimdeep]

Mari-Thanks so much for sharing your journey-I hope those of us in Class of 2020 who stayed home to protect the PCT, trail towns, trail angels and backpacking culture, will find the PCT as wonderful as your series. 💕🌿

[@mari.johnson]

I hope so too! The trail will be better than ever when it’s opened back up!

[@mosseyw]

Well done mari and nick , I really enjoyed watching your experiences on the Pct. I feel you gave a truthful account of the highs and lots of lows the you can encounter on such an epic trek. Well done again, wishing you happy travels from here on. Mark from Ireland 👍😊

[@mari.johnson]

Thank you Mark! Hope you’re staying well 😊

[@mosseyw]

From 18th may I can walk mountains in ireland again with lockdown easing , I'll be a lot better then 😊

[@KevinFindlater]

Fantastic finale to an excellent adventure so well captured by you. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@shaebae9044]

I’m tearing up. Thank you for sharing your journey. 💓 I’m so glad you liked Ashland. You are an inspiration.

[@mari.johnson]

💖

[@johno3288]

Wow!!!! Congratulations!!!! I'd watched all of your episodes. I live close to your starting point in Campo. Such a magical trip! I'm proud of you guys!!!! 🤗🤗🤗

[@gooddoogs]

Well done. Really enjoyed watching this journey! Thanks for sharing.

[@marybaele148]

So well done, Taco Salad, exquisite work. Thanks again for filming, editing and sharing your trail experience with us! xo

[@thinkinoutloud.1]

Very nice job Mari. You must feel like you could take on and conquer just about anything now. You are tough as nails. You trudged through hell and high water while still making it look like it wasn't so hard. But it was. At the end you were just as fresh and pretty as when you started, lol. But I'm so happy you and Nick accomplished this journey. It was a pleasure to watch. 🎊🎉🎈💪👍

[@antoniabaker7770]

Wow what a trip. I have loved every step. From the bottom of my heart , thank you to you and Nick for sharing your journey with us.

[@wallypeffercorn]

Man. What a great series! So glad you guys enjoyed the trail! Much respect. Seems like quite the feat but y'all made it while making memories along the way. Really inspiring Mari. Can't wait to see what u do next!

[@AndrewStephens285]

What an amazing journey! Completing this hike is such an impressive feat and thank you for doing such an amazing job documenting the entire journey, editing and releasing these videos. That is a monumental challenge in itself. These videos have definitely inspired me to do more, see more and travel more. Thank you Mari!

[@mari.johnson]

Thank you Andrew! All the best to you

[@belindatruelove9854]

It's been an absolute pleasure watching your journey. I got teary as you finished this epic 5 months. A testimony to the determination you have for an adventurous life. Congratulations

[@RCKennington]

Strangely emotional to watch the end of your epic journey. Thank you for sharing your adventure in such a beautiful way.

[@brentp.8209]

Mari, thank you so much for making these. You're editing on this one was amazing. All the little slices from the other days interjected at 16:15 got to me. Really appreciate the series and you taking the time. Well done!

[@mari.johnson]

Thank you Brent!

[@carolewarner101]

Wow...absolutely awesome! So fricken inspiring, and what an epoch finish in that stunning winter landscape. SOOOO glad that weather never came. Congratulations to you both. Really. Well done!

[@shayarn9097]

OHH MARI..JUST REMEMBER THE FIRST PCT VIDEO....FROM YOU..AND NOW ITS FINISHED ..WANT TO SAY .THANK YOU ..IT WAS A FANTASTIC RIDE...IAM 64 ..AND START DREAMING DOING IT TOO...LETS SEE...ALL THE BEST....GREETINGS ..I

[@65Adventures]

Great job you two, so thrilled you got to finish in epic style (snow). Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us all and for all of the effort you've put in to your videos, they always seem quite professional. All the very best to you both for your future.

[@JabeenWaheed]

Wow, wow, wow! I have loved watching your journey Mari - & these delayed vids worked out for the best as, for me personally, it filled the void of the class of 2020! Legit shed a tear when you got to the monument - hope all your memories are wonderful! xx

[@BelusTraveller]

It’s been a crazy trip watching you make the trek, Amazing, Much, Much, Much, Respect ✊, to you Girl, You did Amazing 😉, Belus

[@mari.johnson]

Cheers Belus!

[@TheHikingChick1]

So sad this series has ended! I may have to go back to the beginning and watch it all over again.

[@blairbunning1252]

Wow! Congratulations😀! Thanks for sharing your amazing & epic journey! 😂❤👣👏🍺

[@joycecory]

Thanks you for the memorable adventure. I look forward to your next one.

[@Carma_1]

Absolutely fantastic Mari & Nick! I really enjoyed following along the trail! ☺ A big congratulations you two! 😊☮💌

[@richardross7219]

Another very good video. Congrats on completing a great adventure and condolences that it had to end. There will be more. Thanks for taking us along. Good Luck, Rick

[@georgemitchell3288]

I'm so disappointed that you have completed the trail as I look forward every week to seeing your post. Thank you for so many hours of entertainment over the last 6 months. I hope to hike the PCT in 2021 and you have been inspirational.

[@AussieBushman]

Mari, thank you so very much for sharing your journey, for all of your efforts to film and bring us along for the ride, wow, what an achievement kudos!

[@MrJpetersen77]

Yes! I was waiting for you to post. Thank you for taking us along with you. You and Nick are great people.

[@karahikes]

Wonderful end to the series! I hope you post a video updating us on your current plans and reflections of the trail.

[@mari.johnson]

Yes hoping to next week!

[@barbdubord4513]

Like many others I am happy and sad at the same time as I look forward to my Sundays as I watch you on this incredible journey. Love your videos! CONGRATULATIONS to both of you!

[@mari.johnson]

Thank you Barb!

[@MishkaTravels]

So sad this is the last PCT vlog, I've loved watching them... 😅Massive congratulations to you and Nick though, that's such a huge achievement and you should be super proud! Such an emotional episode... Really happy for you Mari and who knows, maybe one day I'll see this monument in person 😊❤️ PS: Love how you used songs from the previous episodes in this!

[@mari.johnson]

😊

[@MishkaTravels]

@Bryant Keegan wtf??! 🙄

[@Wondering_Fireball]

Love how your boyfriend has opened up during your journey. I have enjoyed your freak. I am doing the PCT in 2021. Then the AT in 2022. The CDT is to be determined.

[@franrd4254]

Epic and emotional. How we will miss your days! A thought for all those who have seen their PCT frustrated this fateful 2020.

[@ingeopdeweegh6030]

Goosebumbs all over! Congrats on your beautiful finish. I hope to start next year ❤️

[@seattleboatguy]

I've seen all your PCT videos now and I really enjoyed them. I like your video editing style. The narration is informative and fun to listen to, and the fast moving pace keeps things interesting. Both your editing and your epic adventure was exceptionally well done. Congratulations on your achievement, and best if luck on adventures yet to come.

[@mari.johnson]

Thank you!!

[@karinr5168]

loved watching this while being stuck at home

[@josiekitt7004]

I have absolutely loved binge watching these episodes over the past week. Thank you so much for all the hard work it must have taken to make them. I've been wanting to hike the PCT for ages and I am feeling more inspired than ever. What a huge achievement, you must be so proud!

[@하디-k6r]

Thank a bunch from sourh korea oneday I’m gonna follow in your footsteps

[@jeffreyrule8143]

Congrats on finishing. Thanks for having along for all the miles. You do a great job on telling your story in all videos. Thanks again.

[@nicblaze6428]

Thank you so much for the amazing series! Definitely going to do this some time in my life thanks to your videos!

[@alp_museum]

Congratulations to you both! I loved watching your incredible journey. All the best!

[@adriaanhomburg3348]

Been watching every week, very happy for you both. Congratulations, loved the videos.

[@isaacjames9710]

Congratulations! You two accomplished something truly fantastic. I’ve lived in WA my entire life and it’s SO beautiful here. When I started watching this series at episode one, I was really looking forward to seeing you guys trek through this beautiful state. California was warm and sunny; your spirits were high. Oregon was spectacular; you were eager and motivated to push on. Then you crossed over the Columbia.....right into a cluster-f*ck of dumpster fires. Slimy drizzle, dense fog, ice water rain, freezing temperatures and a record breaking snow fall. That must have been SUCH a bummer! With the exception of Nicks birthday and the very last day itself, the weather was a total shit-show. I’m so sorry you guys had to endure such a draining experience right at the end and also in truly one of the most beautiful states in the lower 48. Regardless, you guys trekked on and killed it! Congratulations again!!

[@charlesfulton2540]

Great job Mari! Great video all they. I've followed you every mile. I've watched other hikers on you tube but your videp was by far the best. I want to do the PCT so badly now but sadly I could do it only vicariously through you. I hppe you have many more great adventures.

[@Vickypayeur02]

Thank you so much for sharing that with us!!! I’ll watch every single episode of your journey. Love your energy! Xx from canada

[@Amarony]

Thanks so much Mari for all the time and energy you put into the videos! It was a pleasure to follow your journey and thanks for the motivation! Congrats and YEAUH!!

[@ben1NZL]

_"We knocked the bastard off!!" Sir Edmund Hilary: May 29, 1953_ Taco Salad/Tight Buns/Bart/Party Tart, it's been a pleasure following you and the rest of the hikers along the way. *Congratulations!!!* Now, head for cover without delay for I sense a pandemic coming 🥺🤣 Loved this series Mari, thank you 👍👍

[@randysmith6493]

Good job. So glad you all made it. When the videos stopped last year I wasn’t sure .

[@karenmohan9966]

Fantastic video series! Thank you for sharing you adventure with us! I have thoroughly enjoyed all of them and terribly sad with the final chapter. Thank you and congratulations to you both!!!

[@bobkuhn861]

What an Awesome hike and Amazing video!! I'm so excited for you guys!!😊💖🐶🐶

[@stephanieburns4560]

Wow!! I'm so happy you got to finish & spend the final adventure night with Bart & Party Tart, and that you got to share the end with so many other friends. A beautiful finale!! Can't wait for your next adventures!

[@mari.johnson]

Cheers Stephanie! ❤️

[@kellyjohnson3617]

Oh that looks so gloriously beautiful and bitingly wicked cold on the feet and fingers. And nose. It’s amazing how when you are hiking in that weather that you can be sweating but those toes and fingers can just be popsicles. Lol. But it makes the stove worth the weight when you can have a hot meal and hot beverage. What a way to end the trail with a bang! Thanks for going back and sharing your journey. I’ve loved watching the outdoors from the inside of my house. I can’t wait til I can get out on trail again.

[@MaxZomboni]

Wow what a perfect ending to an epic hike. :)

[@annasweeney5099]

Mari, well done! This is so cool. I've been following your videos forever and have enjoyed watching you and Nick on this crazy, epic journey. As a Wellingtonian, who knows maybe I'll see you on the many tracks around town?!

[@mari.johnson]

Yes! Please say hi if you see us!

[@PatKithiraj]

Finally it’s over!!!!! Now what I am going to watch!!!! Taco Salad 🥗 is the most beautiful PCT hiker. I like the way she laughs while talking. Love you for sharing your adventure with your honey. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💪🏻

[@RacerXSeattle]

Enjoyed your whole journey Mari. So glad you got some good weather for your last few days. Great videos, really appreciated at times like these. GO DAWGS!

[@mari.johnson]

💜💛💜💛

[@philipdutton9831]

Awesome, you guys are great! Started to re-watch the early episodes last night!

[@philipdutton9831]

Oh and the music/sound track is great. Very good production! Two huge accomplishments! Thank You for sharing!

[@lindahopson5003]

I am so happy that you had a great PCT hike and finished the entire trail. Thanks for allowing us to live vicariously through your beautiful videos. I'm gonna miss the hike videos.

[@chevkoch]

Thank you for sharing your PCT journey. The way you candidly mentioned the ups and downs of the day-by-day, I found that very relatable. Although I was watching these videos now in one go after the whole series was already up (and knew you were successful), I found myself rooting for you and Nick to be able to finish the hike. The early arrival of winter at the end of the path is where I could feel the exhaustion and slight dread of one last unsure step before you'd be done. Congratulations and much respect for completing the PCT. Through your videos I've got an idea of what to expect on a long hike like that, and see myself inspired to find a trail I'd like to start on myself. One of the best series of vlogs I've watched on YT for sure.

[@twobarrelslasvegas]

Thank you Mari. It has been awesome traveling on this adventure with you !!

[@meganjones292]

Congrats to the both of you! Thank you for sharing some of your adventures with the world!! Cheers to whatever’s next!

[@lauralee9041]

Absolutely amazing, so nice to see you guys finish. What a trip, thanks for taking me along.

[@garywilson1139]

I just discovered your channel. And it happened to be your last video of your journey. Now i get to go back to day one and watch all of them. So i'm not sad at all but happy that you made the End of the trail safe. Next stop AT 2021 Do it,,

[@tvtoms]

Congratulations on finishing such an epic journey! It's been really cool and fun watching the videos. You edited them very well, thanks a lot!

[@tootsla1252]

Fantastic job, you two! You are such tough and proficient hikers. It’s been a pleasure watching your adventure. Thank you for sharing this journey and lifetime experience.

[@ER-mo3wq]

Congratulations you guys did it, we will miss you. I hope you guys are safe with everything that is going on now.

[@dianes4858]

Wow! I can’t believe I’m crying at watching y’all finish. I’m just so emotional. It’s been the greatest viewing being along for the walk with you. A thousand thumbs up and thank yous for providing so much fun from my home in Georgia. Kia kaha! Stay safe!

[@mari.johnson]

Thanks for coming along on the adventure, Diane! Kia kaha! ❤️

[@nadinenarita132]

I cried! Such an epic, crazy, awesome adventure! Thank you for your hundreds, maybe thousands of hours filming and editing so that we could be a part of this. Poignant summary of your entire journey; loved this! So so proud ❣️

[@mari.johnson]

Thank you for being part of the journey! Couldn’t have done it without you xoxo 😊❤️

[@helpfulcommenter]

I think this is hands-down the best PCT vlog series on KZbin and I've watched a LOT of them

[@mari.johnson]

That’s such a nice compliment! Really glad you enjoyed the videos!

[@Swordstoplowshares]

Thank you so much for sharing this adventure. It really was amazing to watch.

[@patrickstephens3461]

Woooohhhhooooo! Congrats and thanks for taking us along!

[@WelshFargoAway]

Mari, watching you and Nick has been so uplifting. Your demeanour never faltered. So refreshing. Thank you for letting us share your experience. It has been amazing. I can only imagine how you must feel. All the best for future endeavours, although, something tells me you can conquer anything. Stay safe.

[@RiseHigh]

That was a fantastic vlog, documenting your journey was awesome, one day i will do it too. Thanks a lot for all you have shared with us, love from Switzerland 🧡