Pacific Crest Trail 2024 Day 79: Just missed Trail magic!!

Hi! We are hiking the Pacific Crest Trail this year and we are very excited! Come along with us on this journey!
If you want more up to date information on where we are you can follow us at:
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Rach @ Waderaid27
Dan @ danbaracchini

[@hounddoghiker9021]

I must say, I’ve been watching thru-hiking videos for the last eight years. You guys are without a doubt, the best channel in 2024. One of the best ever. Love it all!❤❤❤

[@kristymoore7052]

You guys are in my neck of the woods. Crazy water crossing at the beginning.😊

[@scotthoover6802]

Just left on Thursday at 1pm sorry that me and my wife missed you we had an incredible time serving the hikers ahead of you met over fifty and told many I was hoping to see you guys remind them it was your time frame that put us at bluelake rd may be you will receive a blessing from them the Hoovers 😊

[@jimhooper9642]

On Day 79 video, Rach said something that really resonated with me. She said something about being grateful in having the health to experience this adventure. That is one thing many take for granted when you're of the age you both are at. Day 79. 1979 is the age when my wife and I got married! It seems like it was just yesterday when we were a couple of young pups, and now the time has passed all too quickly. We had talked, dreamed, and planned to do the PCT, but life got in the way. We are now living vicariously through you and your journey. Your're experiencing great future memories. Thank you. It is somewhat embarrassing for us to live so close to it and yet not have experienced it. We live in the State of Jefferson which the PCT passes through. (We live in Gasquet, CA and are adjacent to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Coastal Redwoods-Tallest Trees on Earth) . I've always wanted to do the section from Seiad, CA to Ashland, OR because of its sentimental significance to me. You both have inspired me. Since my commitments are fewer and fewer every year it is time to follow through on previous dreams. First that local section, then the mini Yellowstone of Lassen National Park (You may wear out the word, Wow!!, then the sectional through Crater Lake National Park. Thank you. Carpe diem.

[@alswanson9]

My husband and I were also married in 1979 and are vicariously living the trail with Rach and Dan. We need to get thru a few short term health issues and feel the same way, start with a few short hikes, most important getting out there together.

[@timgannon2111]

Fun, you guys are fun! My wife and I are really enjoying your spectacular journey! "That's all I've got."

[@SandiHooper]

What a beautiful video-I’m glad that you got to have an easier hike filled with great smells and sights. I could totally feel your wildflower euphoria, it is amazing to be there. Guess the flowers were the “trail magic” for this day, and you drank it all in! Safe travels!

[@mayermargolis8990]

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to experience this amazing trail. Beautiful videos. Thank you, again.

[@RolandKrastins]

Wow you guys had a very magical mountain spring day! I enjoy the flowers shots and your very upbeat attitude!😅

[@annyletters4628]

Beautiful flowers thanks 🙏 for showing it. 💕 greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@Wadorade27]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL DAY OMG

[@lawn-uh]

Hahah turtle is a vibe lol Love your videos friends!!!! So fun following along 😍

[@GrumpyForester]

You are one of my daily KZbin Fixes...🙏 for your successful completion and Thank You for Taking us along (I believe I've said that before but I can' help repeating it...😁)

[@karenanddogs6645]

You two just amaze me! I'm really happy you are vlogging your adventure for all of us. Thank you!!!

[@marshaboes3138]

My husband and I watch your videos each day. Love your smiles and humor. Looking forward to when you get to Oregon as that’s where we live.

[@elishiagwartney10]

I just love your videos! You guys are killing it!

[@timlong9913]

Love seeing how appreciative you are for your great adventure! Thanks for sharing with us internet friends!

[@rachelberglund]

You really have done incredibly well and absolutely deserve this cruisy trail. Hope you catch the next trail magic!

[@JimBobele]

Another gorgeous day in the Sierras. The weather is awesome the last few days! You are blessed. Thx for sharing this experience. This campsite is incredible. The views... Btw. your front-facing camera is mirror-inverted. I noticed it when I tried to read the time on the InReach ;-) Happy hiking

[@Khumist62]

Wow! What a gorgeous view! 😊

[@sabijoli]

yes, love the views, and no shaky cam, i presume you’re using a camera or a gimbal, which I really appreciate. and you’re both very kind and positive even when challenged.

[@michaelb1761]

It sounds like you are enjoying the satisfaction that comes from pushing yourself to, or even a little beyond, what you think your limits are. Pushing yourself and succeeding is such a great feeling, such a rush. "We'll be crushing the miles in NorCal!" Oh no, I'm betting you are traveling through the first heat wave up here with 100+ temps even up on the PCT. I know how that can feel as it was 100 when I left Burney in 2015. Hopefully you're getting plenty water (lots of dry sources in 2015, a drought year).

[@JoseHernandez-jh7ht]

Good to hear we're giving you good vibes your group is great I felt Rach's great joy when she stopped to show us them if we only could smell them ❤ stay safe amigos

[@veraklaich8903]

Those yellow flowers are called Mule Ears (Wyethia) Enjoying your videos!🌲⛺

[@andydickson5400]

You guys have such a positive outlook. Glad you are enjoying the trail... Thanks for all the great views...

[@jeffreyrule8143]

Sorry you missed the trail magic, but at least you had a delightful day with beautiful views and no big climbs. Hike on.

[@MartinTagtstrom-yy5no]

This is such a bless that you share. 🌟👋👍 from Sweden.

[@alswanson9]

Margarita’s trail name should have been “Flower”, you guys have rocked the flora and fauna!

[@cappie8345]

Your videos are the best of the bunch this year!

[@larkangel6593]

Yes +1

[@rosew861]

U guys are my fav PCT KZbinrs 👏🏼 Love following ur journey 💟

[@pasuhi]

You two are awesome and we are enjoying your hike so much. I’m from MA too but now live in TX. You two have the best attitudes. My husband and I are backpackers too. We are 78 and 70 !

[@talltree71]

Oregon here we come.

[@susangunn5866]

You are walking on ancient lava beds and cinder cones. Wait till you see Mt. Shasta for the first time.

[@hope2someday691]

Nothing like climbing down from elevation into spring again. Another good thing about no snow is no more crazy water crossings where you are on missed step from being washed away. Good luck on your first 30 and don’t push too hard and come up lame.

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

What a great day today! A welcomed change for sure. The videos are a treasure‼️💥

[@chrisfox5089]

You guys have the best videos! Loving your enjoyment of the trail!

[@mathewalves5203]

❤

[@gregall2178]

Very nice video. Amazing colors. A small nit to pick, tho... You're still in the Sierra Nevada range... You will be until about Chester ;-)

[@Fordy760]

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[@nickbild3538]

It’s crazy to think you’re 79 days into the journey and you’re not even halfway through!! I can’t fathom it. You guys are living your best life 😀

[@karlbe8414]

I think you could make a distinction between "Sierras" vs. High Sierra's. You have a bit of the Sierras to go...to Lake Tahoe, over Donner Summit/Interstate 80, past Castle Peak. When you get to Lassen then you will past the Sierras and starting the Cascades.

[@adlhikes3159]

How were the June Mozzies 🦟 ? Onward to fire navigation 🤦‍♂️. Ur doing so well!

[@jilltaylor4932]

You two seem to be dancing over those ups and downs and enjoying every step. The story I listened to that got me interested in the PCT talked about yellow daisies with large leaves called Mule-Ears which I guess are the ones in your opening shot. I recognise some of the other flowers too, the pretty little white and mauve ones are creeping Phlox which I grow in my garden here in England. Always look forward to your next episode 😊

[@MalFunktion1]

Sorry to keep peppering you guys with questions. In an earlier episode, you mentioned the Sealskin socks. How comfortable are they? Suitable for hiking in, between stream crossings?

[@Mountian-Zen]

👍👍 good stuff

[@CathyDuenas-rp1md]

If I run into you on trail I would suggest a new trail name for Marg-“Meadow”