Pacific Crest Trail - Idyllwild to Big Bear Part 1 (HD)

[@darkmoonlady2002]

Thanks so much, its so fun living vicariously through you on this hike. I am in a wheelchair and the PCT is way above my difficulty level! Its amazing to get to see places I would never be able to get to. Keep up the awesomeness!

[@taylorbrawner2052]

Love those moments on a trail where you just keep saying "wow". It's an awesome feeling. Great video...as always

[@3nineteen319]

So glad we got some snow out here. The entire Sierra Range from Northern Cal to where you were at got some. Really glad you are showing a lot of Southern Cal on the trail. Most of the PCT videos seem to just skim over it. Thanks !

[@h-b7401]

Red Beard, thanks for taking the time to share your PCT experience. My lady and I are planning on a 2017 PCT thru and your videos are the fuel behind our panning efforts. We're looking forward to future videos. Safe travels and enjoy!

[@otway00]

Great video. Hiked the area in the late 70's. Camped out in 6ft of snow on San Jacinto. Beautiful area

[@vacmasterwill]

We mave been awaiting your retun anxiously, my friends and family have been watching your videos in anticipation for my hike in 2016. glad to know it all worked out for you and your 0 days. thanks for sharing your hike with us.

[@Survivalist2008]

Beautiful, stunning hike. One of the most remarkable videos that you have posted yet. Wow. Keep 'em coming, and good luck Red Beard.

[@andyablott5364]

Idyllwild is something else. A few buddies and I did an overnight trip the last weekend in April along the 7 Pines to PCT to Mt. San Jacinto and the weather pinned us at the Little Round Valley campground that you pass along the way around 9200' prohibiting us from going all the way up to the peak. The 5 hours of rain turned into snow once we hit camp. Woke up the next morning with 2-4"+ of snow up there, definitely a first for my backpacking tales. Good luck out there, looking forward to keeping up with you along the way.

[@cindyswimchick]

So happy to see this! We were starting to get worried about you two! Scenery is just amazing. I know it must be hard to film/document while hiking, but your fans really appreciate it!

[@dbyrge]

Thanks for taking us on your journey! Looks really cool.

[@isaacruthen9313]

I just climbed San Jacinto last weekend, so beautiful up there. Idyllwild is awesome too, such a nice town and everyone is very helpful.

[@HeartPumper]

Aweesoomeee!! Thank you so much!! You and Joe Brewer on CDT are the most inspiring, hiking guys since some time around ;) Good luck & have a blast!! :)

[@garysteiner7450]

Hey, very happy to see another video from you showing your progress, looking forward to seeing the next one!

[@ericprice7761]

At least the snow gave you a rattlesnake watching break. Beautiful video and scenery.

[@alexhaney100]

Loving following along, thanks for sharing. It does make me miss the desert.

[@MrSkulls52]

Hello Red Beard!!! Enjoying your video adventure on PCT. Great job!!! Lots of information to take in!!! Had to go back to your day one and start giving them likes!!! Will be checking out the rest of your PCT videos!!! Hopefully one day I'll be able to hike the PCT!!! Thanks for sharing your adventure!!!

[@McClueFamily]

Thanks, Will. I'm enjoying your video updates. We call these types of mountains "Sky Islands"... we have lots of them here in Arizona... come check them out on the Arizona National Scenic Trial (AZT).

[@ericjameyson2586]

Incredible video as always. Thank you so much for this! Will continue to follow - be safe !

[@rogernuffer]

Palm Springs. Glad you're getting some good miles in.

[@themattdaddy]

I swear your videos are the only ones on KZbin that dont have any dislikes......keep on truckin man!!!

[@RedBeard0924]

Thanks so much!

[@1neAdam12]

I fixed that, twice.

[@dannyg1118]

Awesome looking forward to the whole series.

[@SDSsongs]

Loving your videos! Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. Just a tip on pronunciation for the mountain: ha-SEEN-toe =)

[@vonniemcb8149]

Will glad to see all is working out for you,beautiful views thanks for sharing once again...

[@jkvanhook]

Hi Will! Followed you on the AT and thanks so much for sharing. Great videos and always look forward to them. All the best on the PCT and keep trucking!

[@norbertivanyi3156]

ooh man, that sunset on San jacinto peak was incredible. definitely makes me want get out on the PCT sometime

[@tjhorth8975]

Great video Will! Excited to see part two and the rest of your hiking

[@HikingBuddy]

Thank you so much for sharing breathtaking views!

[@mikkat50]

Another great video, I followed your thru on the AT, and will follow you all the way on the PCT, be safe, and keep hiking !!!!!

[@neildenton5524]

Thanks for sharing! I never thought I'd want to hike the PCT, but now it's on my list once I finish my AT Sectional.

[@RedBeard0924]

It's amazing. Best trail I've ever hiked and I'm still in the desert section!

[@Jenl82]

So awesome Will! Thanks for sharing!

[@Bleederdave420]

I love your treaking poles !!!

[@TomsBackwoods]

Awesome job Will! Thanks for sharing!

[@mariaaraujo65]

Wow San Jacinto is beautiful!!! Nice video Will

[@RedBeard0924]

It was amazing!

[@southpawbushcraft7522]

Just amazing! I have really enjoyed watching these vids from your trip! Thanks for sharing :) Atb, Dawn

[@uptrail7169]

Great videos! We will be following you all the way. We also watched you do the AT from start to finish.Good Luck!

[@markbb]

Enjoyed another video of your hike.

[@AlejoJergovic]

You sir are talented! Keep up the great work.

[@jamesmoss2673]

Was wondering what happend I was looking for a new video for a few days great video again can't wait for the next one

[@hangswithraccoons]

That's a long ways to go without water man! awesome views on the trail.

[@an0ma133]

Awesome views and great video. I would totally do some of the PCT, looks fantastic.

[@anthonymannello4825]

Really enjoying your videos. While you were getting snow in Idyllwild, I was in the Sierras. I guess all those warnings about not going into the high country before June 15th were true!

[@catters2011]

Breathtaking views, the snow is amazing. talk about chalk and cheese on the video trip. enjoying the videos and your amazing journey. by the way how is the anker portable charger going. all the best for the rest Bill

[@clydevanwinkle7382]

Great 👍 job on the video

[@WorldwideDarts]

Wow!!! Great video!!

[@abbysapples1225]

I thought this was the series where it had snowed. Back here in PA, we were supposed to get snow a few days ago.

[@hikehunter9572]

Hike on! Thanks for such a great video.

[@egyokeo]

Awesome. Did you upload all these after your thru hike? Or along the way? Nice work. On to the next video...

[@Abes523]

keep the videos coming!

[@JohnLewis3Thr33s]

Have fun!

[@daslab38]

Very beautiful and inspiring!! Where was that water source you showed on the way back? I'm thinking of hiking from the desert up to the summit sometime soon. Thanks so much for these incredible videos :)

[@GSXRcschlack]

Red Beard - obviously the PCT is at crazy high altitudes compared to the AT, did you have any altitude related issues so far? Keep up the hiking and happy trails dude! - Six

[@muleyscousin6258]

Nice going, I was getting concerned because it6's been a while since your last update. It the winds get calm, and you see a low grey cloud over LA, it's smog. It usually is an afternoon occurrence, but I've know it to last for days until the ocean breeze cleared it out, and I've had pilots from March AFB repot tops as high as 5,500 feet. Enjoy, because sooner or later, you get old, and your knees won't let you.

[@06Umiami]

Great video. Are you using the same Z Pack Duplex tent on this trip? If so, how is the material holding up. You reported some slight wear in a previous AT video. Will it last through your PCT trip?

[@fromcitytowild]

would you ever consider bringing a small tarp or something similiar to string up for some shade while you take a break from the sun?

[@ttrraaccyy]

Great videos! planning a trip in spring 2016. Question....Where did your dad go?

[@OliverHikes]

Take a drink every time he says “Mount San Jacinto”

[@chip2407]

Are you still wearing the trail runners. brooks I believe.

[@MindaFraser]

Cool! there was no snow there when I was there. There was none of this nice water 2014 lol. . just trickling. That fountain at the bottom is hilarious isn't it? heheheheh

[@brianmowers307]

You didn't mention it but how about the smell of the air in the high Sierras? Of everything I left in CA 26 years ago, that smell is what I miss the most!

[@ARH0101]

I'll have to give this trail a go once I conquer the AT first.

[@johnburton4978]

Awesome just awesome u inspire me alot man I hope that means something to you I quit my job and I'm going to hike all VA on AT And maybe more to be cont... Good job u are in my heart all the way...

[@RedBeard0924]

Thanks so much! I really hope you have a great hike. It will be amazing for sure my friend.

[@claramullen]

Do you think that you missed out on alot of the trail sites by hiking so much on the dark.

[@makaylataber7599]

Hey Redbeard! I was wondering how you find the time to do thru-hikes? Do you have a seasonal job and save up for it? I want to thru hike once I am older, but I have no idea when I will be able to spare the time and money. It looks super beautiful!

[@RedBeard0924]

I have been living off of savings right now. But I would recommend living super cheap and just saving and you can make it happen for sure!

[@brianl9944]

Great video... thank you for taking the time. BTW it's pronounced "Hah-Sin-Toh".

[@jaysonedwards2395]

Hey Will I am just curious how tough it is to navigate the AT and the PCT what do you use to make sure your not lost.

[@brucehodson2763]

'Beard, relative to AT how often (less - more) do you come across other 'packers? This question excludes dayhikers on either.

[@gendys633]

What is the shelter you guys are using ?

[@russdmay]

You think this Beautiful wait till you get above Walker Pass leading up to Mt Whitney then the JMT. You will be blown away. You'll end up moving to California just for these Trails.

[@Bierce88]

you know what they should make is a trekking pole with a retractable umbrella

[@ReesFamilyGarden]

How are you editing while on the trail?

[@kevinp8108]

SAN JACINTO is pronounced "SAN HACINTO". J has an H sound.

[@1neAdam12]

I took a pee there once.

[@kloudedkoncepts7787]

Actually, it is pronounced San Yacinto.

[@cameronworland79]

what tent did you use?

[@stef6722]

Do you find the switchbacks are a godsend or a time waster?

[@vangorn1483]

You must be from the East coast where they just go up and over the hills and small mountains and build a shelter every 10 miles. Imagine being at 6000' or 7000' elevation and having to climb to 10,000' or higher over scree and talus. You are going to have to have switchbacks, monotonous or not.

[@SarahNoelleSchmidth]

yay! 😀

[@W2LLs]

Love the videos and seeing your journey. Good luck. BTW it's pronounced ya-cinto. The "J" should sound like a "Y".

[@caelmcmurdo3264]

How were you able to know your elevation and where you were at at any given point? Were you carrying a gps?

[@RedBeard0924]

I was using Guthooks pct app on my iPhone which tells GPS elevation.

[@henrys3629]

nice.

[@donaldrichardson2743]

What watch/altimeter are you using?

[@RedBeard0924]

Casio Protrek 3000

[@fromcitytowild]

remember the nameof that place you stayed at was called

[@pnwinsocal2926]

currently stationed at mcagcc 29 palms. I would like to do this trek before I leave. Who are the best persons' or entities to contact about the specifics?

[@RedBeard0924]

You are more then welcome to email me from my website and I will answer as many of your questions as possible. Followingredbeard.com

[@pnwinsocal2926]

+Will “Red Beard” Wood awesome

[@__BERSERKER__]

snow in may? globe sure is warming.

[@grahamlutz]

***** says the guy who obviously doesn't have even a basic understanding of climate science.

[@RedBeard0924]

I hear we are about to enter into an ice age period. Can't wait to see what happens!