PCT 2023 - Episode 1: First Steps

[@jetcityjoe8347]

Love the video. Thank you. I have the same tent and the only way to cut down on condensation on the inside is to ensure the low vents are unobstructed, and also leave one or both doors open a bit, and staked out from the tent.

[@tommurphy6972]

think ill have fun watching you gals!! have fun, and good luck!!

[@pettipaw]

Oh my gosh a traveling PT! How generous and cool is that. I think that's what I would need if I ever did a long thru hike, lol. Sitting here watching your video with a boot on for plantar fasciitis....

[@jbrandon8087]

Happy trails! ❤

[@mariusventer853]

It’s so fun to watch you from Key west Florida thank you for sharing.

[@gaylewalker4239]

You look so excited. Good luck. Keep trekking. 😀

[@richardinjapan4578]

Good luck on your continuing journey! Hope to hike the PCT one day. For now I have to settle for following along from Japan. Be safe and keep at it!

[@angelapeterson2413]

Hi Nikki! That was me, I'm the mother of mother and daughter :). I hope you and your sister have a great hike, I'll be watching from the screen, and maybe I'll see you again when I do section J in WA this summer!

[@NewbieNikki]

Hi Angela!! I hope you guys had a great hike. We have been thinking about you :)

[@angelapeterson2413]

@@NewbieNikki awww, thanks, we really did. I wish I was still on trail with you two!

[@billprice6458]

So jealous. Hope you have a fun and safe journey.

[@NMLobo1969]

Great video, I'm starting March 30th and can't wait to get out there. Good luck with your hike and have fun.

[@NewbieNikki]

Thanks! You'll have a great time. There are plenty of water sources all around this year.

[@potatothorn]

hooray you are on the PCT!! "i didnt come out here to do math" hahaha //have a great hike!

[@ynwa_mike]

Good luck with your hike. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@michaelkennedy4346]

Happy trails.

[@nml4546]

Good luck. I'm following hikers ahead of you who had to bypass Mt San Jacinto in the last few days. Hopefully by the time you get there the trail will be passable, though there is another storm coming March 29/30.

[@Zoomdak]

Blessings on the trail ahead. Excited to follow along your adventure, count me as a new sub.

[@philipyoho8115]

Hey Newbie Nikki! Great to see you on here. Hope the three of you are doing well. Looking forward to following your journey. And, maybe even catch you somewhere around Baden-Powell. I plan to hike it in April and likely provide some trail magic at Islip Saddle. Not sure which day yet. Anyway, safe travels to you, Jackie and Helene. :)

[@Diddley_Squat]

I started hiking with ramen, and beef jerky. Just thinking about it gives me the chills. Haha. Ramen is still my main food source while hiking though, but now it's tuna ramen.

[@Karenwhitepaints]

Happy trails!

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Great that it’s been cooler than normal for the desert section of your adventure, but the snow is cut incredibly deep in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of Califonia.

[@michaelb1761]

Good luck. If you're doing it right, this will be a learning experience if nothing else. I tried putting some jerky in ramen and couldn't stand it because of all the sugar in the store bought jerkies. Fortunately, I've got a local butcher that makes jerky without sugar that works great in ramen, soup, stuffing, etc.

[@bethhhrachel]

Thank you so much for showing the pre hike and showing your experience at CLEEF. I am starting in May, this was very nice to see!! Maybe I will catch you at some point ;)

[@NewbieNikki]

Hey I watch your videos! Thanks for watching :) Maybe I'll see you out here

[@AWBepi]

Good timing.

[@jetsethome]

Omg how is it going? We were thinking about you both recently. I hope you and you’re sister are thriving. It was such a pleasure meeting you both

[@NewbieNikki]

I'm not going to lie, it's been rough. Snow everywhere we go.

[@XA1985]

How’s the water in the desert area? How many liters of water did you start with?

[@NewbieNikki]

I started with 2.5 liters but that was way too much. The first 50 miles there is water EVERYWHERE. After a couple of days I realized I only needed about one with me at all times. Once you get close to Julian though you will need to be more aware of your water carries.

[@JimCrossan]

Woooo...

[@kevinyochum3946]

What was the name of the campground you mentioned at about 3:00?

[@NewbieNikki]

CLEEF. You can find their website and information easily by searching for CLEEF PCT. They were amazing!!

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

I'm 40 seconds into the video and I have to say that to have so few subs, you REALLY have a great eye for capturing moments. That's not common. Good stuff.

[@NewbieNikki]

Thank you! I only made these videos for myself to look back on, and I shared them with my friends and family. I have no idea how all these other people found my channel lol

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

I’m happy to see your satellite communicator on your shoulder strap!

[@clvrswine]

Why? Total waste of money.

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

@@clvrswine So you needed help and it failed or you are just a penny pincher and love putting down other’s opinions? Yes, you are the Clever Swine!

[@rainbowhiker]

By the time you reach Julian or Warner Springs, do a load out and send some things home. Get that pack weight way down By 6 to 8 lbs. 33 is way too heavy. You'll be glad you did after a few hundred more miles.

[@NewbieNikki]

That was 33 with 2.5 liters of water and 4 days of food.

[@rainbowhiker]

@@NewbieNikki I'm not bragging, but, my 40L pack, with 4 days food and 4 liters water weighs 25 lbs. I don't own any ultralight equipment. But you are young and strong, no matter what, so you'll be fine either way. I mention it because over the weeks it slowly wears you down and makes one more susceptible to injury. Hope you post again soon. Have fun.

[@Diddley_Squat]

33 isn't bad (especially in the cold, and rain). My base is sub 10 lbs, but when I started hiking in 2014 my pack was normally 40 lbs coming out of town. The weight will naturally come down. No need for a shakedown.

[@rainbowhiker]

@@Diddley_Squat Understood. Stay warm.

[@PhoenixGenesis]

@@NewbieNikki Can still lighten it by at least 5 lbs. for safety due to flooding and high snow.

[@swirlytwirl1089]

Super dangerous to have your foot so close to the cook pot and boiling water... Burns on your feet hurt A LOT, ask me how I know... When my cook pot tipped and I burnt my foot I couldn't put my foot on the ground for about a month, I couldn't wear a shoe or sock for a couple of months... I'm going to wear the scar for life... Take care... ❤

[@71suns]

Wise counsel!