PCT 2018 Thru-Hike: Episode 16 - Hiking On

[@hilltop1972]

"just got done eating at Donner pass...."😳

[@thomaszabel1521]

"I predict that you will complete your through hike of the PCT." -Nostradamus Onthetrail

[@ChicaandSunsets]

Oh no on the spork!! 🥄 Thanks for the shout out, glad you enjoyed everything. Keep on rocking it! -- Chica & Sunsets

[@MrDCentertainment]

got your book the other day =D can't wait for my 2020 thru hike of the AT

[@ChicaandSunsets]

MrDCentertainment Hope you are enjoying our book! Good luck on your 2020 thru!! 👣

[@HikeWithLittleFoot]

Thanks for taking the time to "walk back" all of those shots. Does a lot for the video production...my daughter loves you! (she's 5)

[@jmullentech]

Reminds me so much of Les Stroud. Pure quality!

[@christopherotis133]

i guess Im quite randomly asking but do anybody know a good site to watch new tv shows online ?

[@Acesigner]

I am watching in November of 2020. I have been planning a thru-hike of the AT, and religiously watching Darwin's videos. Words cannot describe the heartbreak I experienced when he lost his spork this video.

[@kevindrury6322]

Your videos are making me homesick. I grew up in the Sierras and I live in Europe now. I'd love to be back where there is some wilderness left. Keep it up with the great videos. I'm enjoying this experience.

[@davidcheever665]

So weird to watch you do things that happened a month ago...but there is still some weird expectation that this is happening now. Hope all is well and you are safe! Great vids!!!!!

[@mc52]

Right! It would be great to know the dates and the mileage of these wonderful videos!

[@joetexas1546]

I would have edited out any dates mentioned to make the journey Doc. a little more relevant however still excellent

[@slowlyrusting4044]

It's "crazy" how an inanimate object can become a close friend. I have an insulated cup that has been with me on EVERY trip since the early 80's. I will go into mourning if I ever lose it.

[@davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker]

Beautiful view and I especially liked the flowers along the trail. You are amazing, blowing out 20++ miles, major climbs in brutal heat and still take the time and effort to provide us with outstanding video. God Bless

[@xenocide1307]

RIP Spork. It will never know the glory of the triple crown.

[@wallytaggart2612]

sorry to hear about your friend "long handled aluminum spork" ... he musta meant a lot to you, but at the same time, maybe he was holding you back and weighing you down...who knows. maybe a new friend like "long handled titanium spork" will help you forget!!! :D

[@johnadamson2733]

Love the sad piano music playing behind that part of the video.

[@wallytaggart2612]

that was awesome!

[@DAAC86]

almost got me in tears never nice to lose a long dear friend

[@tom111869]

Spork died what it loved doing. We should all be so lucky.

[@mikebonnell3160]

LOL - perfect. T. White

[@PabloGonzalez-bv3ec]

I really enjoy watching your journey! Thank you for allowing us to be a small part of it.

[@AllenSchubert]

Spork - maybe it will end up like that tent stake and a tree will grow around it. And one day a hiker without utensils will find it and pull it out of the tree and some Darwin Energy will be transferred to the hiker!

[@saxgoddess25]

And they shall become ruler of Camelot

[@TwmSaer]

Not the spork!! NOOoooooooo.....

[@Nerino666]

hope he will get it back from a lucky finder/ hiker!

[@bryanripple1938]

I didn't know we are a month behind on your journey. I really enjoy your weekly updates though and hope someone is able to return your spork to you. Safe trails Darwin.

[@prachi21agrawal]

Love how simple, but awe inspiring your videos are! :)

[@expatadventureturkey9324]

It’s not easy being Hulk “Smashing the PCT” and ripping shirts 😜👍🏽👣👣👣👣🏔 great video,

[@finishstrongdoc]

Dang! I still have a spoon from the ship I served on in 1967-71. Hate to see you part with that item. Hope it's only temporary. May Trail Angels be with Darwin.

[@kellyjohnson3617]

I'm glad you missed the bad fires here in CA and got to see lassen and burney falls and Shasta and castle crags before one of the worst fires in CA hit that area. But I look forward to your post as you go thru there. Hopefully you got to miss the bad fires in OR too. Sorry about your spork. Hate it when I lose things, but things are replaceable. That's what I keep telling myself anyway. Lol. But the memories are irreplaceable. Keep making more. Look forward to your upcoming adventures on the PCT.

[@LibertyLeslie]

OH!!!!!... YOUR FAVORITE hiking SHIRT!!!!!!!! Guess it isn't just your shoes to replace. Wonder how many of us who watch this video will one day find that stake in the tree...

[@johneason6540]

Congratulations!!! Just under 4 months. Even with injuries and the SUCK!

[@highlandtargets6222]

Thanks so much for the videos, so much of Calif is burning right now, and burning areas up that you hiked through, it'll be nice to see all of your videos of how it looked before the fires. Love it, that you are sharing your hike. P.S. You are doing a WAY better job than National Geo could ever do.

[@billheckman5937]

Absolutely beautiful scenery. I can't thank you enough to sharing.

[@KJ4RMZ]

I find myself so immersed in the scenes that I forgot that you are setting up them up yourself and not someone else.

[@BarrieCollins]

Best series on KZbin.

[@kmo5647]

This was probably my favorite video of your PCT hike. Not sure why. I really hope you find your spork! It's never easy losing gear that has been with you everywhere.

[@backpacker3421]

RIP spork. Congrats on completing the trail, Darwin. Looking forward to watching your footage from the back half.

[@sagehiker]

Great start in the morning. I have done the cold coffee routine after stove canister fails but still fond of hot liquids. This section is very up, nice work.

[@ddokkum]

I have the same with my sea to summit long spoon!! I have had it from the first moment they made it (I think 2009). And it is with me on all the survival courses and wilderniss trekkings I give. Lost it almost ones but a student found it and gave it back!!!

[@fuzibunny]

Just want you to know I’ve really been enjoying your vlogs along the PCT

[@juliez4201]

Really enjoyed this one. Have always loved how genuine you are, and now your vlogging is seeming more effortless.

[@briahnanicole]

This video is in my neck of the woods... you visited some of my most favorite and cherished areas. Loved this episode

[@debsmith7050]

Seems it continues to be challenging times ahead but you love the suck !!! :) I certainly love watching you make the journey. Glad you let us know that you are successfully keeping in touch with Snuggles

[@LenserX]

Sorry for your loss. Hope it finds it's way back to you.

[@Psychodix]

Really enjoyed this episode, such amazing scenery (and camerawork!). You're so upbeat and positive (away from the Sierra anyway ;D), I think a lot of people - myself included - can learn a lot from that. Thanks so much for taking us along with your videos and Instagram posts - looking forward to the next episode! Greetings from the Netherlands :)

[@JaredHikes]

If memory serves, Squaw Valley Resort is nicknamed the Deathstar. When there is snow, its a big black cube in the middle of the snowwhite valley, very cool.

[@johno3161]

great video. looking forward to the next update!

[@christiandawson5031]

Thanks for making these videos! Captures the beauty of the places u visit!

[@toddherman2020]

Great Video! In this episode you are in my neck of the woods. Welcome to the Feather River Canyon. Later as you know now it is just about as much back up to get out of the canyon.

[@chenchen3037]

The footages are amazing. And awesome editing!!!!! Thanks Darwin for sharing so much info about AT& PCT!!!!Keep going!!!!!

[@spikester40]

Hope you’ve got your sport back!! Love your journey!! Be safe and happy hiking!!!

[@cheesemonkey79]

It's so much fun following along on your adventure. keep up the great videos!

[@stevenews5910]

Another excellent trail documentary video. Thank you. Sorry to hear about your fork. But I'm not sorry to finally see you sweat. Most of the other trails in the country had been experiencing summer weather for a month or two. Happy hiking. - LightWalker

[@patrickrutland7138]

You seem like an awesome human man i only hope you have happy trails the rest of your life

[@mc52]

Awesome videos Darwin!! Thank you!

[@grassymountaingirl6999]

Thanks for the gorgeous shots and amazing videos:) I've got to hike the PCT!

[@GsaGuy]

Thanks for the awesome videos, always look forward to your stuff!

[@joelydiabuhia]

Great video as always Darwin...looking forward to seeing the next one.

[@Skymouth]

Always look forward to your PCT videos! Keep on truckin!

[@ToddChilton]

Your videos are inspiring. Great work. Thanks!

[@robpelton]

Great vid! I really look forward to them. Keep trucking, be safe and thanks for all your work!!

[@iwantcartonsofchocolatemil6999]

I have binged watched this series, it’s 1:20 am right now lol

[@trilbyarnold3341]

your vlogs, but I have a hard time relating to the 30 mile days. Yes, I know John Muir quite regularly hiked such miles, but It's so far beyond my abilities I can't relate. I'm an 8 to 10 mile a day hiker. I'm now 76 but I was just as slow paced when I was younger. In about 7 days I will be on the JMT for 35 days. at 8 miles a day. But I'll have time for lots of pics, as well as some paintings.

[@leewest423]

RIP spork!!! Love your videos!!

[@texashikeaholicsadventures]

Really enjoying watching your journey! Thanks for sharing!!

[@larrykay6606]

'A lot of people ate each other'. Haha, great synopsis!

[@SychJess]

I love all the mossy growth on the trees at 7:25

[@jodygrubb9781]

Sorry about your loss hope you see it again

[@carterpmu]

It’s amazing how much you get attached to gear and how losing it affects you.

[@HalNordlin]

What a cliffhanger! If you make a trailer for this KZbin series, "Sporky goes missing" should definately be part of it. Can't wait until the next episode to see whether Sporky finds his way back!

[@theodorerzepski8491]

wonderful images. Nuanced transitions.

[@cbmathews0440]

Last episode and this one are in my neck of the woods, I've been waiting for these episodes since you started this hike! 🙂 -in Sac

[@powercourageandwisdom]

Crazy climbs... thks for the video, Darwin and team. ~T.

[@cynthiaschwartz559]

Beautiful area, love your videos. Keep safe, Happy hiking !!!

[@jgarza6777]

Beldon is an awesome place . We camp up the road from there and fish in the Feather River. We will go to the bar/restaurant on out last night.

[@JimDenham]

Such an amazing landscape you're in now (well, the whole thing is pretty awesome) but the trail is so much different than the Sierras and so beautiful! Well, the Sierras were beautiful, too, but this part is much more to my liking! Sorry about the spork - hopefully someone will find it and get it to you! Safe travels!

[@3_up_moon]

Now 5 people are going to contact you to say they "found" (bought) your spork lol

[@mkia4367]

fact

[@robertt9780]

“And I am ready to ingest caffeine “😆

[@dennisleblanc7933]

Great video Darwin ! I hope someone finds your spork and contacts you to arrange it's return. Keep up the good work!

[@Mmmyess]

How do you calculate your daily mileage? (Map? App? GPS? Pedometer?...or something else?)

[@mjlev314]

Suspect Guthook's app on his phone.

[@journeysofsaltlick8010]

The switchbacks into Sierra City just after Jackson Meadow was where I had "An Eagle Beat Me Up, and Take My Hat", back in '05. I loved the transition into Sierra City. The vegetation change was pretty interesting. Great video. I little odd watching Squaw Valley to Sierra City while you're doing Stehikin to Canada. Love the videos.

[@doctorzoidberg2412]

JourneysOfSaltLick I found your hat. I would send it to you but my eagle made a nest in it. 😎

[@mjlev314]

Yep, that's where it went and she squawked at me until I left the switchbacks. Had to complete the trail with a Sierra City hat instead of my beloved Desert Rat.

[@enriquevillasenor9386]

Great vids. Enjoying your adventures. Your spork and your shirt ? Silver Ridge shirts have a one year warranty. Columbia Sportswear, I think you owe Darwin a new one.

[@thattonicc10boy79]

RIP the Spork...... please a moment of silence

[@jasonhaddock7547]

wonderful video Darwin.Hope to be putting some miles in in NH sept 1st .Hope i speek for all new hampshirites when i say ypur an inspiration for the average hiker god bless safe travels

[@williamburton307]

Nice time saving coffee tip! I will try that.

[@mc52]

Love the bridge at 11:39!

[@andrewmadden215]

R.I.P. the spork

[@paulovicente9004]

I loved it. Congratulations.

[@LeonidasontheTrail]

Man! I haven't seen a bottle of King Cobra in about 20 years!

[@seribas]

Probably a good thing..

[@jhonyermo]

RR tracks in Acton too. PCT just past the KOA.

[@kenbayard6737]

The scenery is just amazing. Stick... fork... stork.

[@bridgettreid5270]

Your eyes are gorgeous!

[@darciclark4991]

Bridgett R Amen!!!

[@KuntryRD]

Hope that you are safe! Friend of mine had to bail in NoCal ahead to Oregon, about 2 weeks ago due to the heavy smoke. He was at Crater Lake about a week ago, took a few pics and then the smoke rolled in.

[@patriciaboros5313]

so relaxing watching your video getting inspired to hike lol my boyfriend loves this channel .......

[@colinsellar8409]

Oh no - your spork!!! That is genuinely sad.

[@lifeasasmiley7557]

I hope you learn to love the stick.

[@Pack.Leader]

I didn't realize your videos were delayed so long! I'm sorry about your spork. Hope you didn't get a splinter from your wooden replacement. You're probably nearly done with the PCT by now. It's almost mid August and you recorded this near the end of June. I wonder where you are now. Hmmm....

[@TUkan616]

Check his instagram he is done :) He finished PCT in 9th August :) after 4 months and 6 days

[@nugsieb]

Devastated about the long handled spork 😭

[@TXMEDRGR]

Yeah, I hope he gets it back.

[@JReedOutdoors]

Hopefully you get your sport back, damn. Great views!! Love these videos.

[@micaylaspencer9449]

The music almost made me cry about the spork.

[@micaylaspencer9449]

Almost.. these definitely aren't sniffles. It's allergies.

[@seanwheaton7016]

Hope all is well brother your spork will be missed!

[@ryantanakaphoto]

The sad music for the spork. 🥄 👼

[@jeff9104]

Great video, Wow, 'Fried femur at Donner Pass' ! ;-) Be safe trek-on

[@thetommantom]

I swear I had no idea that the PCT went through a ski resort. A few weeks back I had a dream I walked through a tunnel by like vasques then I was at a ski resort. I swear I added this comment before I saw that tunnel too.

[@BoldontheAT]

Hope in real time that you are past the fires and aren't in danger.

[@robertschwartz9234]

Another great video Darwin and rip spork

[@decipherlogic]

Last time we hiked down into Beldin here was an Electronia Festival going on, interesting to say the least.

[@tomprevost2477]

Darwin, what the hell yes that was what I was wondering.

[@shellyskye527]

Hahaha. That happened with me on one trip. I found my bank card did a great job as a spoon stand in. And it scraped the sides of my pot very well.

[@mfalfa]

Just in time for my lunch break 💕