Pacific Crest Trail 2016 - Thru Hike - Part 1

[@markmckinney9821]

It's so nice to see people from other countries enjoying America's great landscapes. The PCT is so beautiful. Thanks for the video. It seemed really thoughtfully produced.

[@MayoGurrrl]

Great video! Looking forward to checking out the rest of them too. Been looking for someone Irish who has done it so delighted I can across your channel. (I'm from Ireland too). I'm seriously considering doing this trail at some stage but with my job it may have to be in two or more sections even though I'd prefer to thru hike. Sure we'll see as I've a few other hiking adventures lined up first. :)

[@MattvB91]

MayoGurrrl haha nice! Mayo representing!

[@andreaslangager859]

16:10 - most sincere "fuuuck" ever heard. Great video btw!

[@CarlosMoreno-gl9ls]

Excellent video 100%.

[@AlwaysBelieve777]

Please spread the word: Help bring home PCT thru hiker Kris Fowler (trail name Sherpa). Last seen near Packwood on Highway 12 in Washington mid October 2016. If you are hiking this year and find anything possibly related to Kris, contact the local police or call 911. Thank you 💙

[@Breeder333]

i start my hike March 26th. great video

[@MattvB91]

How did it go Jim?

[@pacificcoasthiking]

great stuff amigo. life adventure. way to go.

[@halle3erry]

Trench foot glory days (; I laughed out loud at 41:45... Miss you and your potty mouth! -Old School

[@MattvB91]

Old School!!! Trench foot came back again for a short section near the end. Feet are still in a pretty bad state but getting better I think.

[@groundflax]

אללה וואקבר!

[@noleftturnunstoned]

Never met you but we experiences similar things. What day did you start? What day did you reach Kennedy Meadows? I hiked class of 2016

[@Riverman2012]

How did you get on with resupply? Did you have anyone in the States helping you with that? Reason i ask is that im planning for a 2018 thru hike and im from the UK...any advice you can give will be much appreciated. Off to watch vid 2 now :)

[@MattvB91]

Nope just bought as I went. There is only a few locations that are difficult early on (Mainly because their expensive). In cascade locks I shipped boxes for all of Washington as it just made it easier as towns are further off trail.

[@Riverman2012]

MattvB91 cool, thanks. Thats what i was hoping youd say :) Just one more quick question if you dont mind: The visa...does it have a start date or is it valid for 6 months on the day of arrival in the States? always been curious about that...thanks in anticipation

[@MattvB91]

***** Visa starts when you enter the US. Also interesting sidenote I applied for the 6 months B2 and ended up getting 10 year B1/B2. Not sure if thats normal but its pretty sweet!

[@Riverman2012]

Good stuff....i'll be staying to do the CDT and AT as well if that happens :)

[@marvinbryant1307]

When did you start?

[@DaveDavis1]

Savage man. Where are you at 45:49? Looks stunning.

[@MattvB91]

That's around 30ish miles into Yosemite!

[@DaveDavis1]

MattvB91 It's really gorgeous. Watched the whole video. Some adventure man. Well done!

[@MattvB91]

Cheers dude. Should have the final part 3 (Washington) uploaded by tomorrow.

[@markgreenuk]

epic video great views how many miles a day did you hike? 👍

[@MattvB91]

Average around 25 miles a day. Biggest day 40 miles in oregon. At the start 15 mile days.

[@markgreenuk]

You encounterd a lot of snow looked well dodgy in places lol me and a friend have this penciled in for 2017 it looks good so far by your videos 👍

[@MattvB91]

Yea man hit the sierras a bit too early but got lucky and had blue sky the whole time. Others were caught in storms just a few days behind. Glad you liked it! Good luck next year!!

[@markgreenuk]

Cheers oh loved the snake whisperer might try that lol

[@MattvB91]

Marc Green haha yea keep your eyes open I nearly stepped on like 5

[@JasonCaster]

I had to wear my bug net at mile 500 too hahaha

[@theashtraybandit]

Those stream crossings though...

[@MattvB91]

Pitty I didnt get any footage of the bigger one!

[@sincitycapital]

So is it part of the trail where you get multiple rides in the back of trucks for distances?

[@MattvB91]

Just to get into and out of towns.

[@sincitycapital]

Oh ok. I'm 30 minutes in and enjoying it. Thanks!

[@Diddley_Squat]

20:40. Haha is that guy ok?

[@monev]

What was your start and finish date and what was your trail name?

[@MattvB91]

Started April 14th finished September 18th. Trail name was Irish Matt / Girish

[@robertpilkinton7249]

Are you planning to finish the pct

[@MattvB91]

Hi Robert you can find the remaining 2 parts in the description