PCT 2023 Thru-Hike Vlog Ep 82: End of the PCT and Mt. Whitney Summit

Ep 82 of my thru-hike of the pct in 2023.
#pacificcresttrail #backpacking #thruhiking

[@GYATTT655]

Yours has been my favorite PCT vlog series of the 2023 season. Thanks for letting us follow along. I'll be attempting the trail myself next year.

[@HitTheTrailJack]

I am humbled by everyone who followed along, and thank you for the kind words it means so much to me! Have the best time on the trail, it will change your life for the better no doubt! if you have any questions more than happy to help!

[@Jan.harvey]

Jack- I'm sure there isn't a dry eye in the house. And your Terminus is what makes the PCT yours. I won't forget anything.

[@HitTheTrailJack]

that cry at the end felt good haha thank you so much for coming along for the ride

[@oregonrain4249]

I have enjoyed the journey over the past many months! Once again,,, Congrads

[@HitTheTrailJack]

thank you brotha, humbled you chose to follow along means so much!!

[@kevingraham7039]

Congrats man! Soo happy for you to be able to hike it all. It truely is the best adventure you could ask for.

[@HitTheTrailJack]

Truly it was. Thank you Kevin!

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

Outlaw, really great video and ending. I’m proud and stoked for you for finishing this amazing adventure and accomplishment. I took finally finished (took 5 years) this year at Stevens Pass so I know how much this meant for you. Unless someone does one of these hikes they have no idea what you go through and how it affects you internally. It’s slow and you don’t notice it but the further you walk, the more it ingrains into you. You’re never the same and in the best way possible. Great job brotha! Great meeting you on trail and super happy for you. Now what’s next? I think the CDT is looking pretty sweet! Lol enjoy the rest! Cheers Marmalade

[@HitTheTrailJack]

Good meeting you too brotha and congrats on finishing! The CDT does seem very appealing haha

[@kleenexhikes]

Congrats! A thru hike is so much more than the trail. It becomes who you are. Thanks for being real and bringing us along. You did it!!! You are a beast. Stellar video again!

[@HitTheTrailJack]

Thank you Renee! It changed my life for the better and it's a damn addicting lifestyle wont be my last one I'll say that!

[@CathyDuenas-rp1md]

Mazeltov Jack and Weatherman! I will miss you and wishing you happy days ahead. Thank you!

[@eddie4082]

Jack A wise man once told me that I should not measure my life by the number of breaths I take but by my the moments that take my breath away. This video is the epitome of that. As a Gen Xer I have lived life through the lens of (and I know everyone does) how things were done during my formative years. Mental toughness, hard work, perseverance, gratitude, humility the list goes on. I don't know if you see that but everything I listed I saw and felt through this video and for that first and foremost I want to say thank you. Hands down my favorite episode of the thru hike. It is through real people like you and videos of people's experiences of what life brings you to that never give up attitude will always prevail is very refreshing. Jack, you are good people and thank you again for allowing us to tag along. Eddie

[@HitTheTrailJack]

Eddie, your words mean so much. I started these videos to bring an exp to people and the fact you saw that makes me so happy thank you brotha. thank you so much for taking the time to watch and more to come!!

[@belindamat]

Congratulations! I’m sure you have inspired many people watching. It’s been great following your hike! 🤩

[@HitTheTrailJack]

the best compliment I can ever hope to receive. Thank you so much

[@michaellacroix2315]

So damn EPIC!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I am fired up. I am 62 years old and jut started hiking a few years ago. Been doing day hikes and overnights, pushing myself with lots of vert on our local 9,000 to 10,000 foot peaks, and absolutely loving it. I have always let business and life get in the way before, but I feel now is my time. I have some business dealings wrapping up, and will be going for some serious long distance hikes, and maybe even a PCT thru hike:) Thanks for all the inspiration and again, congratulations on a job well done.

[@HitTheTrailJack]

if these videos inspired you that means the world to me (seriously) it gives me purpose and I wish you the best with all your adventures and go out there and get the PCT or whatever its all amazing and should be shared with everyone :)

[@kimstatz4332]

🥳 Congratulations! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 💪🏼 It’s quite an accomplishment. Thank you for taking us on your journey and showing us the trail from your perspective. You have a great eye. You gave us a front row view of what my kiddo was seeing on trail and what he didn’t see because of all the snow in the Sierra and missing a piece of the Northern Cascade Mtns with the fire reroute. It was all really beautiful. My husband and I hiked the 16 miles out and back from Manning Park on 9/11 to celebrate with him at the northern terminus. It was all very exciting. You’ll have to show us your time there. Wishing you all the best. Happy Trails ✌🏼🥾

[@HitTheTrailJack]

I just realized the only northern terminus footage is in my doc trailer! Ill have to fix that! Thank you Kim for the kind words :)

[@davidminkle5838]

Congratulations on the completion of the PCT. Jack that was amazing,the views were spectacular. I enjoyed following you on your journey. Enjoyed watching your videos,thank you for sharing. Please stay safe,look forward to your next adventure.

[@HitTheTrailJack]

Thanks David. I really am glad to hear you enjoyed the journey I appreciate you following along!

[@Lemonpopz]

Howdy, I've been jumping around your videos, absolutely love these. I'm confused though; how are you summiting Mt. Whitney at the end of the trail? I thought I saw you start at the southern border, and I don't recognize the end you stopped at as the end of the PCT on the canada side (didn't look the same as other videos) so I'm just confused on the pathing here between videos is all :D Love the work, and thank you for the inspiration!

[@HitTheTrailJack]

Hey Lemonpopz! so my hike was a bit confusing no doubt! quick recap for you! Section one: mexico to mulkey pass (about 50 miles into the sierra) Section two: Chester to Dunsmeir CA (still so much snow since we got there quite early) Section three: Canadian border then SOBO all the way back to our original flip at mulkey pass! Hope that clears up some confusion, and thank you so much for your words. Inspiring others means the world to me and was one of my original goals of starting this channel best of luck to whatever adventures you choose to embark on!

[@pamelalynn3767]

🎉🎉🎉 congrats. What a great thru hike for you plus Mt. Whitney. Gorgeous views. Wow!!! Thank you for sharing your journey!!!

[@HitTheTrailJack]

thank you for following along Pamela!

[@thruguru]

There with you. Your tenacity & flexibility & probs a touch of serendipity saw you thru in one of the most challenging hiking years in decades. So glad you were able to achieve your goals - & a huge achievement to film, photograph & edit along the way - while still having a social trail family experience. Beast of an achievement. ! Looking forward to your doco. To come. Definitely best vlog of the ‘23 season. Clint🇦🇺

[@HitTheTrailJack]

too kind as always Clint! So happy you enjoyed the videos it means so much to me!

[@brendamcintosh7476]

Thank you Thank you Jack! You took me along on the journey and I so looked forward to your personalized updates. Well done persevering and accomplishing your goal. So happy you got to do Whitney. I’ll patiently wait for that documentary of yours. I’m definitely inspired! Congrats 🎉😊

[@HitTheTrailJack]

thank you Brenda, inspiring others was my goal and I found it means a whole lot to me. The best compliment I can get truly.

[@Glazehikes]

Congrats Outlaw. Thank you so much for sharing this epic journey. It’s been my favorite PCT series this season by far. Your thoughtfulness, wisdom, reflective moments, cinematography, and emotional openness have made this series a top tier documentary. You are truly inspiring. Hope to catch you on trail some day. Thank you again. Peace and happy trails always.

[@HitTheTrailJack]

Same! Hope to see you out there someday too! Thank you so much for following along Bill!

[@miketroutman7365]

Congratulations Jack. I’m even having mixed emotions on your completion of the PCT! 😢 I have thoroughly enjoy coming along with you and remembering my younger years on parts of the PCT. Your adventure was a “Time machine “ of sorts for me. Thanks again for sharing your adventure. God bless you on the rest of life journey out before you. Cherish the memories my friend..

[@HitTheTrailJack]

God bless you as well my friend!!

[@richardinjapan4578]

Congratulations! Thank you for bringing us along. It was a pleasure and a privilege! Richard Curtis Takaoka, Japan

[@HitTheTrailJack]

Honored you followed along Richard! Thank you!

[@marlan6431]

Yay!! You did it! If I were capable and 30 years younger, I’d go!! Thank you for the wonderful videos! Wahoo to you 🎉🎊🍾

[@HitTheTrailJack]

thank you Marlan!

[@thereselarsson568]

Congratulations! I have watched every video since spring, I will miss your voice "good morning y'all"! Thank you for your beautiful videos. It is always emotional to finish a hike. Good luck with setting up new goals! I have hiked the desert section pct campo- walkers pass last year and I had a mountain lion outside my tent one night. You have made me want to continue my hike northbound another year. Thank you!

[@HitTheTrailJack]

Sounds spooky! Never ran into a mountain lion fortunately! Thanks for coming along :) best of luck on your journey continuing north!

[@RyanSandberg]

Thanks for letting us follow your journey! You said that if you inspired one person to do the trail, you'd be happy, and you've definitely inspired me to start hiking more and to one day hopefully hike the PCT. I'm going to get out on the trail tomorrow, and I'll be thinking of the PCT when I do, and how every step I take now is preparing me for that 2650 mile journey.

[@HitTheTrailJack]

best compliment I can get Ryan! best wishes in everything you do in outdoor recreation!

[@scottperine8027]

Nice job Jack,it’s been a pleasure joining you on this epic accomplishment,I join hands with you and raise them in the air,so congratulations my friend on 141 beautiful days.

[@HitTheTrailJack]

thank you Scott. Really glad you got to see the adventure hope you enjoyed it!

[@susanarrance4354]

Bravo! Fantastic effort! So enjoyed your heartfelt videos/journey. Thanks for sharing it! Proud of you!

[@HitTheTrailJack]

thank you Susan! I'm really happy you enjoyed them :)

[@ceciliahikes]

Thank you so so much for taking us along. Your videos have been phenomenal - not only have you shown us the trail, but you showed us YOU - how the trail affected your mind and your thoughts. Some just film the trail, but you have shared something more, something real. Thank you.

[@HitTheTrailJack]

That was my goal thank you so much Cecilia! Glad you enjoyed the journey :)

[@willguinn783]

Wow what a journey I want to do the PCT trail someday. What a dream come true.

[@CMorHiking]

Congratulations on this huge accomplishment Outlaw. Thank You for taking us all along on your journey!!!

[@HitTheTrailJack]

thank you for taking the time to follow along. an amazing exp I wont ever forget

[@neevesutton1]

Wow , well done mate. thankyou for filming your amazing adventure.I loved every episode. It has got me motivated to do the pct next year.

[@HitTheTrailJack]

hellll yeah you can do it!

[@vivianduhart6638]

Thank you so much for sharing your hike. Loved it! Congratulations! Going to be a long winter w/o any hikers to follow. ❤❤

[@HitTheTrailJack]

It was my pleasure. thank you for following along

[@coryoverstreet865]

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing it all with us! Fantastic journey. ☮️

[@HitTheTrailJack]

thank you so much for following along Cory! It means a lot to me!

[@ThePorterdog]

Congrats Kid, watched you from the beginning, enjoyed every bit of it 👏👏👏💪🏼

[@HitTheTrailJack]

appreciate that brotha! means a lot to me thank you!

[@youngheart1065]

Get-r- done! 🎉congratulations 🏆🍺😀 here’s to Weather Man too! 🍺

[@HitTheTrailJack]

thank you brotha! appreciate you following our journey!

[@scottcoard1486]

Congratulations. Great job on the hike and videos. My wife and I enjoyed every minute of it.

[@HitTheTrailJack]

best compliment I can get. Thank you Scott!

[@jimo2665]

Congratulations !!! Thank you for sharing your adventure 👍

[@HitTheTrailJack]

thank you for coming along Jimo!

[@juliac1569]

Congratulations! I so enjoyed your videos! Beautifully done and your real and honest adventures resonated with all of us.

[@HitTheTrailJack]

Thank you so much, I appreciate that!

[@javaidiqbal3551]

I finished the whole vlog series today. It was great to see you let the emotions out! Thanks for the ride! Respect!!

[@HitTheTrailJack]

Thanks for watching brotha! It was a hell of a time 10/10 would recommend!

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

WOW Jack! I’m going to say that I love you and what you’ve done for yourself and for sharing this incredible experience with your family, friends and strangers like me. This has been an incredible experience that’s going to give you a lifetime of memories. I recommend that you watch these videos over and over to hard wire them into your brain or you will forget the small things. I have many hiking and backpacking memories, but only bits and pieces of the details remain after over 50 years. I still remember my first overnight in the San Gabriel Mountains near Mount Baldy, that’s when I saw blue skies without looking through thick smog. I saw so many stars in a black sky. Thank you again Jack, because you’ve gotten me to think about my memories.

[@HitTheTrailJack]

that's what I aimed to achieve your words mean the world thank you!

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

@@HitTheTrailJack You are awesome Jack and I’m really glad that you understood what I meant, but you’re a smart man.

[@davidshirley6850]

Amazing effort, thanks for sharing congrats HUGE accomplishment you should be forever proud

[@HitTheTrailJack]

most proud of something I have ever been. Thank you for coming along!

[@Menanoia]

Congratulations! What an accomplishment!

[@HitTheTrailJack]

Thank you!

[@kosarob8]

You are not the only one who can't find any words. It is a happy and a sad day at the same time! I felt this with you, that last part, at the end. Thank you for sharing your hike with us, I loved watching your videos. I probably will watch them again! Cannot wait for your documentary! Congratulations on completing the PCT, you are a badass!

[@HitTheTrailJack]

thank you! It was one of the most emotional days of my life such a strange feeling

[@kosarob8]

@@HitTheTrailJack I bet it was! I can't even imagine how I'd feel after hiking for that many days, that far! I wouldn't know what to do next, or how to tackle the days. I loved your vlogs man, they were the highlights of my days, every time. I am eagerly waiting for your documentary to come out! Thank you so much for sharing your emotions and journey the whole time!

[@HitTheTrailJack]

@@kosarob8 means the world to me brotha thank you!

[@belindasheehan5278]

Beautiful photography. Fantastic that the weather was kind to you at the end there, and you got perfect conditions for Wilson. Congratulations on your finish.

[@HitTheTrailJack]

Thank you Belinda, hope your daughter had a wonderful hike, and humbled by you following the journey!

[@belindasheehan5278]

She's just days away from finishing and like you, is sad and happy for it to be done, missing home, worried how she'll cope with the non-trail life and feeling proud (as her family is) that she followed through with her dream and did it. She was an active toddler and walked and walked and never got tired. I'm not surprised at all she managed to walk from Mexico to Canada! I can't wait to have her back home again.

[@ChenyeTripp]

Congratulations! Thank you so much for carrying all of us along on the trail.

[@HitTheTrailJack]

Thank you for coming along!

[@1189jpr]

Great job Jack!

[@jwerickson67]

Kaboom, Kaboom!!

[@OneEyeHikes]

Thanks for all of it! Great job and congrats.

[@HitTheTrailJack]

Thank you!

[@ralfmoser9576]

Thank you!!

[@Johnjds]

Catching up on these, way to go! 🙌

[@HitTheTrailJack]

Thanks!

[@mattdaley56]

Watched them all…. You did it!!!!!

[@HitTheTrailJack]

wish there was more.. but had to end eventually, thank you for coming along!

[@youngson8450]

🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡 lets goooooooooo

[@HitTheTrailJack]

still gotta hike brotha lets goooooooo

[@goodymix2581]

Congratulations!!!

[@HitTheTrailJack]

thank you!

[@Bypass_and_Noodle_Soup]

Simply amazing. Getting the entire route done this year is a major accomplishment. Huge snow, fires, etc. awesome stuff. Enjoyed every episode and looked forward to your posts. And guess what, you did help inspire to keep on my quest to section hike all of Oregon. I’ll git-r-done for sure. You are a beast sir! 👊🏻💪🏻👍🏻😊

[@HitTheTrailJack]

hell yeah Robert! those words mean everything to me. Hiking the trail was great, but inspiring others is the best feeling in the world. you will conquer your goal for sure and I wish you the best of everything brother! Have fun getting that Oregon done!!!

[@Billy_4r4ujo_]

Proud of you man!

[@HitTheTrailJack]

Dude same to you!!! Such a blast

[@janmariolle]

This was such a unique and personalized ending to your epic journey. It has been my dream for many years to hike the PCT. I’m getting older and the reality of knowing that time is passing so quickly weighs heavily on my mind. I’m working out at the gym and training with weight on my walks. Life responsibilities have kept me watching others. You challenge me to realize my dreams too, and you make me want to test my metal. Thank you for posting such lovely images while keeping the stress of the trail very real. You truly hiked your own hike. Thanks for sharing along the way.

[@HitTheTrailJack]

Thank you Jan. You are never too young or old and I know you'll conquer whatever goals you have :) the best compliment I can get. I really appreciate your kind words. Best to you in all your endeavors in the future!

[@timothybryant649]

I am so happy for you that you were able to complete your hike with Mt. Whitney. It was earned and for what I could tell the weather welcomed you with open arms. I have followed your progress from the beginning and I must say Wilson has blessed us with pure beauty and awe. So few people will ever be able to see it for themself or take in the aroma of trees, the moist soil and the wildlife filling the air with their calls to one another. Thank you & Weatherman and the tramalies names I can’t recall at this moment. I will turn 67 in a couple of weeks and my one and only bucket list left is to hike the PCT for myself. So know this, for all the time it takes to video & edit your trail experience and sharing it with so many people you will never meet, Thank You Outlaw Jack. I will surely miss the good morning, good morning and recap of what was & what is coming. Looking forward to whatever adventure there is to come. As always be safe and hike on.

[@HitTheTrailJack]

thank you Tim! It makes my heart full to know you felt something from these videos as that was one of my main goals. I have no doubt you will achieve and find meaning in whatever journey or adventure you take on. You can do the PCT!!! Blessings to everything you embark on hike on my friend!!