PCT 2023 Day 45

Hiking with the Codgers on the Pacific Crest Trail 2023
Day 45: mile 534.9-558.5

[@robertbarnes4]

The wind was blowing. The view are wonderful. Killing the miles👍👍

[@amann5124]

I have been fortunate enough to have hiked the desert section of the PCT 5 times (some on thru hikes,) and I have never seen the flowers like this. Ive seen super blooms, but not like this. You guys are incredibly lucky. Same with the snow, albeit difficult, it is a sight to see the mountains of Southern California under all of that desperately needed snow. You're doing great and lookin great. Keep up the good work.

[@karent5198]

that superbloom with the rainbows and unicorns was just beautiful!!!

[@Judy-fi7ce]

Very strong winds you guys were dealing with, No point in trying to camp in that, plus the temps plummeting at night. The flowers are still putting on their show. Very pretty.. Prayers for George. He must retrieve his cup at all cost. Take care and happy trails!

[@tensacrew]

Had to cackle at you thinking you're through the wind farm. You're just starting to enter the endless wind farm complex. I was there last year. Hard to keep a dry eye watching scenes I remember so well. Thank you.

[@billgonehiking191]

Time stamp 9:14 - It reminds me of a comment made by a PCT hiker in 2021. My hiking buddy suggested he should hike hwy I5 to Canada, its much straighter. 😆😆. Enjoying reliving the trail with you guy. I met the guy that maintains that spot with the chairs and umbrella. He had been doing it for 17 years, well before the name Trail Angel came into being. Best of luck to you.

[@Jean-wp7tz]

🙏 for Denim Dan. I enjoy watching your videos! 😊👍

[@pcrice-lr2dn]

Praying for Denim Dan Great picnic area in desert …….umbrella,folding chairs and fans to keep you cool ……. What a life 🍃

[@darlar.9043]

It was perfect weather in Tehachapi this weekend. That is my hometown ❤

[@RicardoPeregrino-i4h]

Great job. I being followed you guys from el cajon pass. I have my own hiking group. (Hiking adventures a life well Lived)

[@T_Mo271]

Nice music interludes! That's a weird routing between miles 544 and 547. Could have contoured north around the head of Gambel Spring Canyon, rejoined near 547, and saved one round of PUD. Maybe bad terrain, or lack of property easement. Losing altitude is always annoying. Nice to see the tradition of documenting the current state of Cafe 549. The cache there keeps improving. That wind looked brutal. Good to get indoors out of it.

[@kimpatton6564]

Ohhhhh! That wind! I feel sorry for you guys!!!

[@sharitorkelson6859]

No filter! Your sister's music is perfect and absolutely beautiful....my brother is on the trail. Wish I could add that to his journey 😅

[@V_Rat.]

The wind mills are there for a reason…. plenty of wind!😅

[@V_Rat.]

I know, I live about 3 miles from where you were.

[@musingwithreba9667]

Wow, why don't they turn those fans off and give you hikers a bit of a break? 😂 Wind is scary. It's a good thing it was blowing you toward the mountain and not off it! 😮

[@janmariolle]

I’m loving the beautiful music! You guys are making it look so easy. It will be wonderful when you are all back together again. ❤❤❤❤

[@totalwalker]

Wow my friend you made this video in a so beautiful manner … excellent work keep it up ❤!

[@MelissaTonoff-n6n]

My husband and I are really enjoying your footage of your adventure as he also hopes to someday hike the PCT. We enjoy the quality of the filming of scenery along with the helpful information of each area you encounter. We also like the background music as one of you stated that it was your sister on guitar. He thinks you guys are pretty funny with your witty banter. I also love the "dad jokes" Anyway I would love it if you gave a shout out to my sweetheart "Dave" as he is a big fan. Happy trails ❤

[@missingremote4388]

wow Tehachapi to walker pass Looking forward to seeing the movie.

[@MT-HikerGirl]

That's incredible, 23 miles and 4800 feet of elevation and a bit of wind! Are people saying the bloom will stick around? I'm heading out that way in next week in hopes to see it. Keep up the great work!

[@cynthiaschwartz559]

Praying for Demin Dan to have a speedy recovery, my husband and I love your videos. Stay safe and happy hiking !!!!

[@kimpatton6564]

Wow! Spectacular scenery of man made metal. The colors of the sunrise, clouds and masses of yellow flowers! Just WOW!❤. I’m currently surrounded by poppies and lupine in the Sierra foothills. CA just does everything big. I’m from VA which I loved but am never going back after experiencing the beauty and no humidity of CA. Happy trails.

[@V_Rat.]

The trek from the start to Tehachapi is just a warm up for everything after.

[@HikeRx]

Nobody wants the Bud Light thermometer these days 😅😅😅

[@jayray420]

Good thing you got through the desert when you did. It's starting to get hot now.

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

Good call getting off there and into town. Wishing Denim Dan a quick recovery. You got this Dan.❤

[@randyreboberton6263]

It wouldn't be so windy If someone would shut off all those Fans 😳

[@hikingwiththecodgers4086]

:)

[@onemoremile2022]

Thank you for your continued sharing of Your journey.

[@BreeStraussPhoto3]

Beautiful inspiration. The videos are incredible. We’ve been watching from the beginning. My husband and I want to do the PCT before we are 50. We have some hikes planned this year to prep. Love watching your journey with this incredible snow pack and weather. Glad your doing so well 😊 we are rooting for you both. Safe hiking

[@bionicdan1959]

I love the background guitar playing!! Nancy is very talented!!! Very enjoyable compared to some other videos with music edited in!!

[@RockyMtnWay_406]

We're loving watching your journey. We're also curious what professional backgrounds you guys come from. Also, hoping Denim Dan gets back out there with you guys! One more thing .. we are known to do some awesome back country trail magic in WA .. so, we'll see how this year plays out.

[@tammyjarvis3699]

That scene with you Codgers walking into that super bloom was surreal!!! Like something out of a weird version of wizard of oz lol! But seriously some gorgeous footage there!

[@michelekirby7907]

New fan of your channel and hooked on your daily epi's. Just wondering if you ever run across random sketchy peeps out on the trail(?). Breathtaking trails of yellow and blue sky vistas in this one. Sweet! But come on... don't you have to be more like 90 years old to be a Bonafide Codger? I guess y'all got like 30 years to train up...🤠

[@kellyjohnson3617]

Good job. You got a lot of miles considering how hugely windy it was. Next stop should be Ridgecrest. It’s a good place to Nero or zero. Tehachapi is a good place to zero. Hope denim Dan gets back with you soon. I’m sure he wants to be back on trail with you all than be home recovering. Walker pass is a challenge enough with wind and PUDs so it’s good you took a break

[@carolinenunez3455]

The trail in that “circuitous” area looks ridiculous! Hike five miles that might only be half a mile as the crow flies! Lol. I have seriously heard of hikers literally getting blown off the mountain in the other area you were talking about, and others who almost did, and had to get off trail until the wind died down. Be careful, but hike on!

[@froggyonthepct9947]

I told ya the wind would become your friend. More to come boys. Froggy out.

[@randysmith6493]

That area looked so pretty. Good distance covered. 👍🏼

[@PCTthruHike2024.ValerieD]

Absolutely beautiful pictures of the flowers 💐

[@jamesbonner5989]

The desert in bloom and windy.

[@maryhaven1754]

What do you use for your weather information?

[@hikingwiththecodgers4086]

Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trail Weather atweather.org and the garmin inReach weather sometimes. ...ms r

[@hounddoghiker9021]

Magical music, fun banter, picturesque views and wind noise on the mic…

[@hikingwiththecodgers4086]

Sorry, I'm not smart enough to know how to get rid of the wind noise. I've tried, no luck, it just sounds worse. Maybe a pro could fix it, I just don't have the training. ...ms rumbles.

[@hounddoghiker9021]

@@hikingwiththecodgers4086 Ha! David needs a wind guard for his mic. Otherwise known as a dead cat!

[@hikingwiththecodgers4086]

@@hounddoghiker9021 any recommendations? They both have iphone 11.

[@hounddoghiker9021]

@@hikingwiththecodgers4086 2:41 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2a7Y5murs2ZpJo

[@hounddoghiker9021]

@@hikingwiththecodgers4086 I know the Rode is good but not sure about the other

[@kathyobrien1063]

What altitude are you at?

[@anneest]

You can just google 'altitude of Tehachapi' and you'll get the answer straight away 👍

[@michaelb1761]

So, you didn't expect that?

[@hikingwiththecodgers4086]

hahaha

[@mickeydyke392]

Hi Guys. I live near this area and the wind that day was tremendous. I’m glad you got out of it safe. Happy Trails.