PCT 2022 | Ep. 1 - Campo to Mount Laguna

After 10 years of dreaming, 4 years of planning, a canceled attempt in 2020, and numerous health issues the time is finally here; I have officially begun my Pacific Crest Trail Thruhike. Join me in this weeks vlog for the first few days of my PCT adventure. This week’s vlog covers Campo (the Mexico border) to Mount Laguna.
0:00 Intro
0:42 Start of Hike- The Cali/Mexico Border
5:51 Day Two- Hauser Creek to Lake Morena
11:29 Day Three- Hike to Mount Laguna
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Thanks for joining me for my 2022 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-hike attempt! If you haven’t already, make sure you hit that subscribe button so you don’t miss anything. You can also follow me on IG at @arielleshipe
Want to know more about my gear? I have a full gear breakdown video here: • 2022 PCT GEAR VIDEO | ...
But here are some links to the main things:
My pack: The Mountain Hardwear 50L PCT pack (women’s specific frame) www.mountainhardwear.com/p/wo...
My Tent: The Mountain Hardwear Nimbus 2p UL Tent www.mountainhardwear.com/p/ni...
My Sleeping Bag: The Mountain Hardwear Phantom 15 Degree Bag www.mountainhardwear.com/p/ph...
Hiking Shirt: Mountain Hardwear Crater Lake Sun Hoodie www.mountainhardwear.com/p/wo...
Hiking Shorts: Mountain Hardwear Women’s Dynama Shorts www.mountainhardwear.com/p/wo...
Wind Shirt: Mountain Hardwear Kor Preshell Pullover www.mountainhardwear.com/p/wo...
Midlayer: Mountain Hardwear Airmesh Hoodie www.mountainhardwear.com/p/wo...
Puffy: Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer UL Jacket www.mountainhardwear.com/p/wo...
Rain Jacket: Mountain Hardwear Exposure 2 Gore-Tex Pacelite Plus Jacket www.mountainhardwear.com/p/wo...
You may have noticed I am bringing a lot of Mountain Hardware gear- I am super excited to have Mountain Hardware as a clothing and gear partner for my PCT thru-hike attempt! I have been using Mountain Hardwear for years and am SUPER honored and grateful for their support as I hike!! :)
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[@coalfieldbeelovergerald3687]

I’m a “Old Beekeeper”. I’ve seen my share of Swarming bees since 1957. I guessing that Spring Swarm was more like 15 to 20 k of worker bees 🐝 n there Queen out looking for a new home. It is awesome to experience.., I’ve listened to other PCT hikers get that wild side adrenaline builder. Happy Trails n enjoy ! Papa J

[@ArielleShipe]

That’s so cool!! We were wondering what was happening. Thank you for sharing!

[@meganrobbins7539]

So excited these vlogs are finally here! Love your videos so much. Very much jealous that you are out there! Soak in every second ❤🙌

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you 🥰🥰

[@gregzolob8992]

Congrats on your start !! Wishing you a safe and happy journey, looking forward to following your adventure!!

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you!!

[@aimeaguilar4720]

Happy Trails! Yes, you are strong! Love your video.

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you!

[@Eva.87vlogs]

New subscribers here ! We did a marathon on your PCT hike until I can barely open my eyes last night 😂now I starting watching again while having coffee !starting EP:12 !i told my husband im not doing anything today until im done watching your PCT video 😂( im watching it on my 75” tv in my husband YT account so it will be bigger screen :)

[@kateforest3902]

I’m speechless with excitement and awe! So so so happy for you, and I can only imagine the feelings and emotions of happiness starting this!!!

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you! So happy to finally be out here!

[@shanarific96]

I am so excited for these videos!!! I am living vicariously through you with the PCT trail 😍

[@ArielleShipe]

🥰🥰🥰

[@tommurphy6972]

Love the energy!!! Have fun and enjoy

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you!! ☺️

[@gladareangladast]

Best of luck with the hike. I can't wait to follow your big adventure!

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you!!

[@TheHikingChick1]

Wohoo let the vlogs begin! Sun's out tongue's out! Love your happy face!😁🌻💛

[@ArielleShipe]

🥳🥳

[@MaxZomboni]

The two year wait finally paid off. You are off to a great start. 👣😎👍☮

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you! So excited to finally be out here ☺️

[@bensimonian1859]

Good balance showing your excitement and letting the trail speak for itself.

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you!

[@Wondering_Fireball]

The size of your smile says it all! Best of luck of your epic PCT journey! I’m routing for y’all!

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you!!

[@Connie1Fan]

Hello... 👋👋 I started watching this, actually on Episode #21 now, watching them all, and wanted to tell you I've never seen your videos before but was looking for the LA Aqueduct one because my son (who doesn't post anything) is actually doing the PCT. His encountered terrible conditions and will miss many parts of it, similar to you. Watching your PCT Adventure gave me a perspective of what he's experiencing, though yours wasn't as bad as what he's experiencing, actually today! Anyways just wanted to say HI 😊 and thank you for such beautiful videos and knowledgeable information. I like your commentary better than the music 😊... you are one strong and determined young lady. CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 👏 💐 🥳 🎉 for your accomplishments!! Keep hiking, BE SAFE

[@dorindaalberthal1316]

Just came across your channel and I look forward to following you along on this epic adventure. So excited for you!! Safe and Happy hiking.🤗🥾

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you so much!!

[@volrhiannon5936]

Oh my gosh you literally cannot stop smiling. I can feel you're excitment and it hurts. Thank you for doing this for those of us who can't. Yes! Introduce us to your traveling partners. Would love to meet them. Also love seeing what you eat. cheers

[@ArielleShipe]

Ahhh thank you!! So excited to be out here. I will do a post when I have better service with everyone’s info ☺️

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

That was upbeat and enjoyable. Your group is pretty big and y’all are doing some big miles right out of the gate. I look forward to following your journey.

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you! Excited to be out here ☺️

[@ShaynAlmeida]

You're so Cute! Hope you have an incredible time & a safe, amazing journey!!! Great footage btw, I've been in planning mode for PCT for the last year or so, so I'm stoked to follow your journey. Have Fun!!!

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you!! So happy to be out here

[@meganashley6607]

Everyday is one step closer to Canada one step closer to new adventures, so exciting!!!

[@ArielleShipe]

🥳🥳🥳

[@itsleawithnoh]

10 years of dreaming, 4 years of planning for you and a few years of waiting for this from you, for me! The content we allllll have been waiting for! Love seeing your energy out there, smiling ear to ear as always! As someone else said, I would love to be introduced to your friends and show us what you're cooking up at camp! Show us all of the things! Can't wait for the next one, be safe and happy trails from NY 🤍

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you 🥰🥰

[@mileswiththemels1718]

We're excited to follow along with you!

[@ArielleShipe]

❤️❤️❤️

[@laurenlovan]

Way to go Arielle! You’re doing it!! 💪🏼🔥

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@rosewhite3326]

Love the upbeat attitude! The tongue thing cracks me up.

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you ☺️

[@topherjoe1]

Just came across your channel and I look forward to following you along the PCT, I have followed 12 or so all the way through vlogs and it is funny how I recognized some of the trail after the 3rd one. The 1st one I followed was Restless Kiwi, then Marys outdoor adventures, Kate Mccloud, IbTat (the Marys and IB Tat were epic finishes) and Homemade wanderlust. I followed more but these were the most visual, had great conversation, IB Tat's conversation was e hem, unique. Looking forward to see what you have the time to share and your own twist on vlogging! I so appreciate you filming this!

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you so much!! Happy to have you following along ❤️❤️

[@julesmcsmith]

Awesome vlog!!! Love it!!🌟💖

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you so much!

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

I love it when you say you are 'going to attempt to walk to Canada'. If ever there was a lady who is definitely getting to Canada then it's you. I see you are strapped up and looking after the knee. It's a double edge sword. I had an articulated knee brace on for about 5 years prior to my knee replacement and whilst it supports you it did in my case lead to muscle wastage. You know your body and you obviously need it with the pack on but I'd be taking it off at every opportunity so you keep some muscle strength. Every shot you are grinning from ear to ear, that's wonderful to see. I just wish I was 30 years younger with the Internet as it is now. I'd have been out there too 'attempting' a thru-hikeon one of the big three. But at least I get to live this vicariously through your vlogs. You got this, watch out for Nar Nar (Kyle Hates Hiking) and Flossy who will be about 2 weeks behind you. But the way you are laying down the miles I don't know if he will catch you. Will you be doing the non PCT miles like Baden Powell and San Jucinto? Whatever your route I'll be cheering you on from the sidelines.

[@ArielleShipe]

Aw thank you! The vlogs will be a little behind my actual timing because I have to send my memory cards to my husband to edit but I’m over 200 miles in and officially knee brace free! I just use KT tape on long downhill days now yay! And yes on side trails. We did Jacinto already and plan on Baden Powell 🥳🥳

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

@@ArielleShipe isn't hubby hiking with you? Or you talking cloud upload then edit. You are really laying down these miles.

[@JazzFlop212]

Good luck and have fun!!

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you!

[@antoniabaker7770]

So excited for you. Happy trails lovely.

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you so much!! So happy to be out here!

[@antoniabaker7770]

@@ArielleShipe Can I ask a question please? When you have to do the bigger water carry and use your cnoc bags, how do you carry them? Inside your packs?

[@HeumateNaomi]

We can not wait to do the PCT :) Have fun have the best time!

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you so much!!

[@PaulLeach123]

This is great! I'll probably never do this myself, so nice seeing what the trails are like. Really makes me feel what it's like to be there. Was taking to my buddy today about how we focus so much on the goal (do 15 miles/get to CA/whatever) that we sometimes don't enjoy the journey. Hope you guys find joy on the road. PS: hope you brought moleskin for the blisters.

[@ArielleShipe]

So much joy out here! And luckily my blisters are now calloused but it was pretty bad there for the first week haha

[@wideopenthrottl]

Damn you are so smiley and cheerful, it's refreshing. Love the chill music too.

[@ArielleShipe]

Aww thank you! :)

[@TahoeTrailRunner23]

Stoked that you started your PCT journey! Have enjoyed your TRT videos, cannot wait to see the PCT through your eyes If your hitting the Tahoe area and are in need of some trail magic I would love to be able to assist! Happy trails, enjoy the South 😁

[@ArielleShipe]

Ah, thank you! It’s so surreal to finally be out here 🥰

[@Ghazalsadventures]

Such an amazing vlog!

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you so much!!

[@randybeeson3424]

Enjoy the adventure! Be safe.

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you!

[@gaylewalker4239]

You look so happy. Keep trekking. 😀

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you!! ☺️

[@Eagles22480]

Congrats on doing such an epic challenge like the PCT hike, you guys seem to be having great fun and really giving it a go with gusto. Hopefully, you can try our magnificent Wild Atlantic Way on the west coast of Ireland in the near future. Fantastic effort!

[@ArielleShipe]

🥰❤️

[@bionicdan1959]

Way to get a great start to your journey!! I’m leaving for my PCT adventure in 2 weeks and I was planning on doing the early starts, mid-day siesta, and then a few more afternoon miles! Watching your first few days doing that has just confirmed that plan!! You all look like you’re having so much fun and finally getting to experience the trail first hand!! Stay strong!

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

I think that's definitely a great plan. If I was ever lucky enough to attempt the PCT then that would be my tactic. You vloging your journey?

[@bionicdan1959]

@@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling yes Chris I will be vlogging along the way!

[@memathews]

Subbed! Congrats on taking the time to hike the PCT, it's been a dream of mine since it was announced in 1968. Best of luck 🤞

[@bionicdan1959]

@@memathews Awesome, yes this has been a bucket list item for over 35 years. Too bad life’s responsibilities have prevented me so far. I’ll be 63 when I hit the trail this year. But better late than never!

[@memathews]

@@bionicdan1959 Never too late to try. I've done a few sections, but I'm still hop[ing to make an attempt and I'm 68 now. I'll be following your progress and ready to lend a hand when you reach northern Oregon.

[@ExpansivenessofLight]

When you did California/Mexico, I got it symbolizes the illusion how humans are separate from one another....when we go to a higher frequency of consciousness we realize that we are all one consciousness. Congratulations on starting your hiking the PCT, which I know you way into it by now. I started watching Carrie Rucker's channel of her hike as she stopped into the crystal store I work at in Dunsmuir, CA. You have a wonderful spirit that is filled with lots of light and caring for others.

[@ArielleShipe]

Aww thank you!! :)

[@Mth308]

No we aren’t all one consciousness. Wtf are you smoking

[@brianfairweather7298]

Good luck! Ill be following along!

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you!!

[@weekendwarrior4790]

Sweet, I am catching up now!!!!!

[@ArielleShipe]

😄

[@Fortuneadventures]

New Subscriber. Good video. I'll be right behind you as I'm starting in a couple weeks. Yay

[@ArielleShipe]

So exciting!! Have so much fun- I’m loving it out here so far!!

[@vernonrtodd.2mules971]

Yep remember to take care of your feet, they are ur most important part of the hike. Dry socks… I carry a few like 5 or so lol

[@ArielleShipe]

I definitely could have brought one more pair of socks 😂 luckily my feet are good now but the first week was rough

[@rajutailor9292]

Awesome 👌

[@ArielleShipe]

Thanks! 🤗

[@LostAussieOnTheTrail]

Wow, I camped at Fred's Camp in 2020. We only had 3 tents. Love your video work. Safe hike. ~ LostAussie🙂👍🇦🇺

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you 😄

[@angelduzztsr.5039]

Cheers Famz' Stay Blessed🌴😎🌴⭐

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you!

[@Mesamanpruitt]

Sweet!

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you!

[@josephclark875]

Do the other's with you post videos?. I am curious as to what there perspectives are? Also I quite enjoy the video. The music is a good choice

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you! No videos but they do share on IG! I have them all tagged in content on my IG page and will also do a intro video to all of them on here soon ☺️

[@alonsomendoza9130]

Nice...Hope one day I can do something similar...🤘🏼😎

[@ArielleShipe]

Heck yes!! You’d love it out here

[@jeffingels4480]

Yay!

[@ArielleShipe]

🥳

[@chubbybeastfishing]

Let's gooooo!

[@ArielleShipe]

Yessss 🥳

[@rugged9769]

New sub here. Look forward to follow you on this epic journey

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you for following along 🥰🥰

[@stevenvarner9806]

Can you please introduce us to your hiking partners? Did you plan a group or just meet people at the terminus?

[@ArielleShipe]

I’ll do a post when I have better service!! And we pretty much all met on the trail. So awesome 🥰

[@HikingwithGus]

So excited for you! Can't wait for you to get to Washington! Gus and I would love to do a section with you! And when you get here do not hesitate to ask if you need anything! And as always digging your video!

[@ArielleShipe]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@lifeunfiltered4822]

Does anyone know of a thru hike pct channel that doesnt put music on the videos? Im sorry! It ruins the whole video for me. Cant watch it :(

[@csn583]

Oh $#!+, it's on!

[@ArielleShipe]

Yasssss

[@aurtisanminer2827]

0:21. Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is a pretty big word you could use.

[@ArielleShipe]

😂❤️

[@dustyoldhat]

Be careful in towns - it seems like Covid is going around. Kelly Hays Hikes and her BF caught it in the first week just after Julian

[@ArielleShipe]

So crazy! I was chatting with her about it and it sounded so rough 😬

[@Mark_Jacobson81]

Yeah Julian or mikes place. Feel bad for her but she’s tough…. Kept hiking anyway! Hope she stays on trail

[@JazzFlop212]

I’m on the PCT and yes Covid is still a risk but I haven’t met or heard of anyone getting it on trail otherwise.

[@dustyoldhat]

@@Mark_Jacobson81 I was wondering if she got it on trail or actually on the flight - now that nobody is wearing masks in planes and airports it’s gonna spread faster

[@cabinvibesebaystore8956]

New sub 👍🤩🔥

[@ArielleShipe]

🥰🥰

[@carolina-8785]

where did you buy the pct hat?

[@ArielleShipe]

It's from REI but it's super old - I don't think they sell it anymore :(

[@xyzct]

The bees were moving. They were totally preoccupied.

[@ArielleShipe]

For sure! They were totally unaware of us 😂

[@patriciamoscato6586]

Where did u get your sunhoodie

[@ArielleShipe]

Mountain hardware ☺️ I have it linked in the description ❤️❤️

[@Wondering_Fireball]

How’s the knee feeling?

[@ArielleShipe]

Feeling amazing! I don’t even have to tape or anything anymore 🥳

[@PlantPapaJohn]

Hello Arielle. Loved your PCT journey! It has been so long since you have uploaded new video? I am heading out on the PCT this March 2024. I invite you to check it out at Plant Papa.

[@sharongreer7393]

Love the video but please turn the music down. It's so loud when you're not talking.

[@ArielleShipe]

I’ll give my husband the feedback (he’s editing these vlogs) but this was always something I struggled with when editing too. It’s hard to get it just right 🤪

[@silaslutjohann1530]

If you Hike and need to pee what do you do?

[@dustyoldhat]

Omg lol you’re obsessed with peeing, you’ve commented on so many videos about peeing. What in the world

[@ArielleShipe]

it’s super easy. You just find a place where you are out of view of other people and pee in the woods. No biggie 😊

[@dustyoldhat]

@@ArielleShipe this person is literally obsessed with peeing just fyi