Northbound on the Pacific Crest Trail | PCT Short Film

[@UltralightDandy]

This is the best PCT movie in a long while. Thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you!

[@CalvinWeibel]

Thank you!

[@frankthetank3083]

another great one is called only the essential

[@henriquepastick]

And another great one it’s called “It is the People” from Elina Osborne

[@katygrayell9227]

The best PCT film ever! Such heart and soul to the story and trail!

[@JDPPDX]

This is by far the best documentary for capturing the feeling and experience of being on the PCT. I keep coming back to it. Everything else is garbage. You have a great gift for capturing a feeling on film.

[@standingonmountain3975]

You made it so dramatic like you are climbing Everest! The music, the photography, the narration are amazing! Congratulations on completing the PCT in one of the toughest years and congratulations on the absolutely gorgeous documentary!

[@OneEyeHikes]

One of the best PCT documentaries since “as it happens TV” and “only the essential!” Well done and glad ya made it through! Bad ass journey!

[@leonstansfield]

Possibly the best pct film I've ever seen.

[@poerqwa]

Congrats on capturing the "thru-hike" sensation in this astonishing film. As a Class of 2019 thru hiker myself I kept on pushing away my tears on seeing this footage. You were successful in making the viewer part of your tramily and I thank you for that. We actually met "Sunkist" in Stevens Pass so you must have been right behind us :). Thanks again from Olaf and StressLevel and happy trails!

[@Replay676]

Everything in this was just perfect; the pacing, the editing, the music, it was all on point. Great job!

[@CalvinWeibel]

Thank you!

[@janmariolle]

I just had to watch this beautiful thing all over again. I love the humor, narration, and fond exposure of all the hikers. Although you were ticking off the miles, your video never seems to be just about that. You paused for the soaring birds, magnificent vistas and comic relief among friends. I loved the slowed motion which somehow emphasized the weight and danger of high country snow travel perfectly paired with expressive music. You never make it look easy and you carry your audience through your uncertainty as you make the perfect calls for your own hike. After following along with your phone videos, I knew that if given the time, you would make an epic account of your journey. Yes, that is what you did.

[@CalvinWeibel]

Wow thanks

[@reecee2941]

Watched this on my phone. Came home from work and watched it again on the TV. Stunning imagery and one of the best trail videos I've come across on YT! Thanks for taking us along on your journey.

[@lateapex9420]

By far the best PCT thru-hike video I've seen. I was expecting the normal millennial type film full of "super easy" and "super cool" every two minutes. Instead, I got one of the best pieces of film I've seen in years.

[@tipshikes3682]

Most definitely one of the best pct videos in a long time.

[@ericsullivan1664]

Hands down the best PCT mini-film I’ve seen. Great work capturing the journey. ... next year it is my turn.

[@feskie11]

My heart absolutely aches for the trail. Post trail depression is hitting so hard right now. Thank you for creating this

[@CalvinWeibel]

Stay strong! I know the feeling

[@noleftturnunstoned]

Its been 3 long years for me. I feel it still when I watch these videos. It gets better, though it is hard to get back into the rat race once you realize processions, and consumption only weigh you down.

[@LostAussieOnTheTrail]

Awesome video Calvin. Awesome editing too. This is one of my favourite PCT video's. Just love it man. It is one of the best PCT films around. I have learnt a lot about vlogging, camera angles, editing and of course the PCT. Thanks man. Cheers from the Land Down Under. Roll on March 10.

[@beasaboy]

Hi Ken, i,ve just left a comment about this awesome video. Can,t wait to see yours.

[@tedtombling2770]

Wow, Calvin, I could sense the humility and humble sensation coming out of the video, that I feel when I'm in the mountain environment. What an adventure, I've done some hard things and at 73 am still alive to tell the tales, but your walk steps well over the mark. Seems like you had a great group of people around you - always makes the hard bits more pleasant. Congratulations!

[@VuNguyen-nu4iw]

Calvin, i didn't want this film to end...thank you so much for sharing! happy trails

[@hangtownbikerhiker6526]

What an amazing/awesome/phenomenal short movie of your trek Northbound on the Pacific Crest Trail. This is by far the best video I’ve seen of anyone’s journey on the PCT. I watched all of your posts from when you started until you finished. Thank you for taking us along and thank you for making this video! Congratulations to you and everyone who completed the PCT this year! What an Epic Journey!

[@shambells]

Great video brother. Great video.

[@mattstarkey2152]

I’m less than 5 mins into this, and realized this has to be watched on miry big screen, not my iPad. It’s just so good!

[@cocolisocassiroel9374]

Calvin, you have an amazing film. You show not only the beauty of hiking, you also show the real struggles without drama. I have hiked in Europe and in some States in USA. I haven been planning and preparing to do the PCT for the last 6 months. YOUR FILM HAS SHOWN IN ONLY 44:05 min what I have researched over 20 hours watching videos. Thank you. Your film has made me to feel I am ready for it. Blessings.

[@survivorhighonthetrail9101]

Calvin, I've watched this over twenty times now. Every time I need a little inspiration or a spirit lifter I put this on. When I have my doubts about hiking long distance I watch your film and I say yes I can and will do it. Thank you

[@CalvinWeibel]

That means a lot!

[@paulihnatolia1848]

One of the best hiking documentaries I ever seen! Thanks!

[@CalvinWeibel]

Thanks for watching!

[@karenanddogs6645]

Superb! Outstanding! Professionally done! National Geographic worthy! Did I enjoy watching it? Heck YAH

[@robinmills5827]

You have created a work of art to treasure always. Many hours of work and love have gone into the editing and presentation. Thank you so much for sharing such an inspirational film.

[@tom6363]

Just found this incredible video of the PCT. No doubt the best of the MANY I have viewed. It had a high level of professional cinematography rarely seen on KZbin. Great job.

[@corinnaruthh]

Made me cry multiple times... I already want to do it all over again. Miss every minute, every mile of that trail. Thank you for creating capturing and sharing so many beautiful moments/memories. Much love brother

[@mikemecklenborg5412]

Excellent video Calvin. My name is Mike and I live in Washington State and yes you are right Washington is unreal. Love it here and love watching the new videos created of all the hikers that attempt the PCT. I am a trail correspondent for Washington Trail Association (wta.org) and I have hiked sections of the PCT in all three states but never tried the whole thing. We put in thousands of volunteer hours a year maintaining trails especially the PCT. Since I am now reaching 60 years old I doubt that I will ever be able to enjoy hiking the whole thing but I understand the feeling everyone gets when trying this hike. All I think about is hiking and every weekend I am up in the mountains of Washington hiking. Thanks for putting together this fantastic video!!. Take Care Mike

[@gary19531953]

Amazing job, very well put together documentary of you through hike... the 45 minutes flew by

[@KevinFindlater]

Excellent, worthy of all the praise and thanks for sharing.

[@irontigerrambles743]

Calvin, congratulations and well done! This video, as with each of your other videos, is a joy to watch. Raw. Honest. Awesome !!

[@stevehernandez4741]

Great work, i think i gave you and 9 other hikers rides into lonepine. Glad you guys made through the Sierra. -coffeebreak

[@xmetal280]

Congrats on an epic accomplishment and wonderful film. Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@frank-to7lu]

Beautiful film...

[@robertalexander9931]

CONGRATULATIONS to all! What a beautiful video. One of the best I've seen.

[@CalvinWeibel]

Thank you!

[@ashleychurch5420]

One of the most underrated PCT documentary experiences on the inter-web. Calvin, remarkable accomplishment. You did a great job! The fact this has less than 500K views is absolutely shocking. You're the man, Taylor Swift would be jealous! Great work and effort sir!

[@yousefelmadhun1321]

Beautiful very beautiful video the best PCT movie

[@markpolson2090]

Amazing. Spiritually motivated me to live life like I believe it should be lived. Thanks

[@StumblesandFumbles]

Just wanted to say thanks again for sharing and taking the time to put this together. I know there are times when hiking I don’t even want to take the phone outta my pocket to snap a pic let alone put forth the effort you did. Well done.

[@patrkbukly4240]

Great video. Great job.

[@troidatoia]

I enjoy your film every minute. Thank you for posting.

[@tomsalter3570]

Calvin--I just finished watching it! All I can say is WOW! I honestly think you have a future as a filmmaker--if you want it! This was spectacular! I'm sure I'll watch it again this winter. Congrats on a masterpiece!

[@ekimpp]

I said the same thing.

[@jimmycastro2293]

Great adventure & journey, depicted excellently! Thanks for the wonderful vid & shots, thoroughly enjoyed this, thx

[@barbarashippy2365]

Wow... just wow... so beautiful and beautifully done.

[@jedlink136]

What an epic journey. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@vickiebartnicki4216]

Watched again. Such and excellent video. Thanks for sharing. Blessings and safe travels.

[@carolewarner101]

AWESOME!!! One of THE best PCT Thru videos I've ever watched. Loved the music and loved the montage at the end as well. VERY well done!

[@CalvinWeibel]

Thanks!

[@DebCampos]

Amazing video!! Thank you so much for sharing it 😍😍!

[@CalvinWeibel]

Thanks for watching

[@tinmanandoliveoylsadventur7129]

Well done! My wife turned me on to your channel when she was watching you go through one of the river crossings. Now I told her about this video. I'm glad you made it. I'll watch it again. It's a favorite!

[@randallmiller2017]

This video crushed it. Very well done. And all the stills at the end were just icing on the cake.

[@thesweetstitcher5387]

My God this was amazing. I have never seen that purple in the sky......thank you

[@corbychappell9751]

Awesome Calvin! What an incredible video documenting your PCT thru hike journey. I really enjoyed following along with you. Thank you for talking me along.

[@tomsalter3570]

Calvin--this is an EPIC film! I hope you submit it for some rewards! Some of those river crossings were unbelievable!

[@hikerstl]

Very nicely done video of your epic journey. You captured the mood, scenes, and people so nicely with the music. It has a professional quality.

[@woodchip2782]

Stunningly beautiful photography...

[@Backoutthere]

Great video. Making the PCT look awesome adventure. Can't wait until I can give it a go.

[@seniorhiker5589]

Well done, amazing video. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@sarahy5540]

Makes me want to cry with gratitude because we get to live on this beautiful planet. Thanks for sharing your journey in an amazing video! I’ll have to rewatch it again!

[@tylerpugliese7668]

Unbelievably well done! Thank you for sharing your story

[@GabrielSolisDesign]

Very beautiful journey, very simply told. Outstanding work.

[@rangerwife100]

Amazing video!! I had to watch it twice, just such incredible footage. What an epic journey!!

[@bwidney]

Absolutely beautiful - and a little terrifying for those of us hiking next year. I think this is by far one of my favorite videos of the trail.

[@MattHaugh]

Thanks for sharing your adventure. Really nice job capturing the highs and lows. Inspiring.

[@IvanValdiviaMedina]

The best and most inspiring video of this hike I’ve seen so far while preparing myself. Thank you so much! Keep on track!

[@2heeldrivin431]

Awesome capture of trail and landscape, thoroughly enjoyed your presentation!

[@tropics8407]

Stunning production ! Gonna watch that a few times. Thank you.

[@CalvinWeibel]

Appreciate it 👍

[@evanschlarb499]

Brilliant work - thank you

[@SummitSeeker546]

Very nicely done! Thx for taking us on your terrific adventure!

[@ashleyforman6618]

So so beautiful... thank you so much for this.

[@5150runnner]

Wow, great film! Well done. Congratulations!

[@ThijsLuijf]

Amazing video, Calvin! Thanks for taking me back to this spring/summer.

[@gurthyj]

Great video...one of the best trail/hiking movies that I have ever seen!

[@jrivas6339]

Hey, you did a GREAT job on that video. I'm looking forward to watching the rest of your videos, I hope you never stop. Mahalos

[@lrose711]

Really well done movie, Calvin! Thankyou for sharing!!

[@jpmignaton]

Awesome !!! Thanks for all this beauty !

[@barbarataychert4910]

Beautiful film.

[@vickywatkins1245]

One of the best hiker films I have ever seen!!!

[@hoboesque_]

Fully amazing pct video . The quality of the footage and the narrative is amazing . Great soundtrack too .

[@derekhanson9915]

I’ve seen a have dozen of these and your vid stands at the top. I too enjoyed it a lot. Thank you.

[@j.g7377]

What a great doc! Thank you!!

[@HikingwithGus]

Awesome video! Great photography and narration! Thanks for sharing!

[@Ian-yl4nd]

You said you had some better footage, man you weren't kidding. I've been watching PCT videos every year for the last ten years, this is by far the best. You have a talent for film making. Congratulations on completing the PCT and for making a beautiful film.

[@byrdsonawire]

WOW, such great footage!! Thank you for sharing!

[@garycollier3659]

Really well shot and beautiful film. Makes me want to jack my job in, visit the States and walk the trail asap. Ever thought of film making as a career. All the best in your future adventures from across the pond.

[@theheavyhiker6337]

What a spectacular way to sum up your journey. Very well done! Congratulations by the way. You crushed it!

[@bertemu]

Wow man that was an awesome journey. Epic scenery and beautiful sounds. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼

[@SGPP7]

Great work and congratulations on finishing! ~ Lok, Nobo, PCT '19

[@Heretic10001]

Calvin, this was a superb job of chronicling your hike. Your narrative was spot on, the shots you created were unreal, 44 minutes went by in a flash because I just had goosebumps watching. It was cool to meet you and say hi at Trail Days. I’m sure you met hundreds of people but we were two of them. Anyway, thanks for creating this and sharing it.

[@taleemulhaq]

this is the best video. I cannot wait to see more! you are incredibly fast! remain in good health and spirits!

[@Val2024-c6x]

Thanks for sharing your epic adventure ♥️

[@CFRATT]

Amazing! Brings me right back finished on September 12th, hit the Sierras in early June this year. The Sierras were a magical place this year, you don't really ever get to experience them like that often

[@joshuaespinosa4902]

CharlesFratt How was it dealing with the high snow year?

[@robrosiebeenhakker2030]

What a fantastic video! Beautifully shot & edited. Thoroughly enjoyed watching it.

[@MrCast08]

love ,love this video ..

[@robingood62]

Wow! Awesome movie, I enjoyed every second of it. For sure one of the best documentarys of the PCT. Hope to see some more of this in the future.

[@seekingishwara737]

Y'all had great weather in Washington -- that's a huge gift. Though probably your early start and the painful snow/crossings in the Sierra helped make that happen. The music is really fantastic.

[@Serenityfor1]

Such a really exceptional film about your thru hike. New subscriber here.

[@afishproduction1]

Best PCT movie documentary I have ever seen so far. Made me tear so beautiful it is. Thanks so much. Natural and quality and peaceful and perfect choice of music and quick snippets of movies. Amazing job.

[@tc-mc2ns]

been watching a lot of videos on thru hikes. haven’t finished your video yet, but you did a great job planning out the angles you shot. i do hope you share future video of your adventures. thanks for the work and for sharing.

[@meganhadad5668]

I have watched a ton of content people have created as they hike the PCT. your video was honestly the BEST in my opinion! Absolutely loved every minute of it!! Thank you!