PCT // Mathers and Creeks and Bear Cans, Oh My! // Episode 18

[@Josephhikes]

I love that you added animation of your Bear can tumble . 😁 And when you show your progress on the map and the Guthook comments.👍 Awesome Job as always!

[@mari.johnson]

So glad you like those parts! I have fun doing them 😊

[@HarvyDangerFilms]

Mari Johnson I agree! What are you using for the animations? It has been great watching your series. Always liking forward to the next. I can’t believe they found your bear can! Seriously! That’s amazing.

[@twilightdancer9000]

@@HarvyDangerFilms I'm curious about the map animations too.

[@thinkinoutloud.1]

The camera you used does an exceptional job. You and Nick know how to take great photos and moving scenes. The expanse, the panoramic views you filmed are just, well, just majestic.

[@twilightdancer9000]

Wow. I'm surprised, so many people at Mathers pass. Just wow...

[@BeyondYourDoorstep]

What an absolutely stunning adventure. It's so beautiful seeing the scenery change. Thanks for another lovely video ❤️

[@mari.johnson]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Mountian-Zen]

I started watching you @ day 1. Nice to be now catching up on all your video posts and progress. Excellent stuff!

[@mari.johnson]

yay welcome back! :)

[@bobkuhn861]

Beautiful scenery, love your videos!!!!💖😊🐶

[@johneason6540]

Amazing adventure in the Sierra this year! You have a lot of courage to conquer it. You are AWESOME

[@Glazehikes]

Mather looked to strike the perfect balance between sketch and fun 😀😀😀 I can’t wait to get there this year 😎😎

[@karenmohan9966]

I absolutely LOVE your videos. You edit them with so much originality and creativity. Very entertaining content and music choices. The spray paint over the trail, well dang, that was genius!! I'm gushing a bit, but you are definitely my favorite backpack tuber. I hiked Oregon PCT last summer and will hike 500 miles of the Sierra PCT in 2020. I make videos for my family of my adventures and you have given me inspiration to up my game!! aka Rosie Cotton

[@mari.johnson]

Thank you for the kind words! Ooh I'm excited for you to do the Sierra section this year! Happy hiking and have fun with the videos! :)

[@robinmills5827]

That was a birthday to remember for always. 2 Passes that day? So much less snow than when Restless Kiwi went through the Sierra only a few weeks earlier and even the rivers seem to have dropped for you. Then the weather to this point. Simply beautiful. Your shots of Mather Pass remind me of historic photos of the gold miners climbing the Chilkoot Trail. Thank you.

[@lindahopson5003]

Living vicariously through your amazing adventure is one of the highlights of my KZbin watching. What awesome memories you will have from this trek. Happy late birthday!

[@mari.johnson]

Many great memories, indeed. Thank you! 😊

[@Amarony]

Thanks for sharing Mari, really enjoying the series!

[@mari.johnson]

Cheers Dave! Glad to hear it!

[@kyotokat8543]

Hi Mari. Great vids always. Thank you for sharing.

[@nadinenarita132]

Love seeing the spectacular scenery! What challenging passes and creek crossings; so badass!

[@mari.johnson]

That was some of my favorite scenery from the whole trail!

[@michaelb1761]

So beautiful. Brings back good memories. Thanks for continuing to post.

[@MaxZomboni]

4:30 I have wondered too why they don't put bridges over all the water crossings. I guess they don't want to mess up the views. But the benefits would seem to outweigh the negatives. They should be able to come up with something that looks natural, and blends in with the natural environment.

[@JimBobele]

So many beautiful views. What a great journey through the Sierras with this gorgeous weather. I love the scene at 10:50 with the small waterfall on the right side. Thx for sharing

[@TravelStammer]

Happy Belated Birthday Mari, hope your hands are ok now :) loving the series xxx

[@mari.johnson]

Thanks Nicole! Hope you’re well.

[@TravelStammer]

@@mari.johnson yes I'm good hun. Hope to see you soon. Might do a trip to NZ soon. Keep you posted for a quick hello. Xx

[@Sheety33]

Now I know where I would like to have my birthday🤠 Epic scenery!

[@chriskelly6559]

12:55, incredible vista.

[@tootsla1252]

Great footage and narration! Happy B-Day.

[@mari.johnson]

Thank you!

[@russ7015]

These videos are just awesome Mari, what an epic adventure! Thanks for sharing :)

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Yay, another great video!

[@belindatruelove9854]

I get inspired and energized from your videos. This video had a great soundtrack to stunning footage. Gorgeous country. Xx from Australia

[@mari.johnson]

❤️❤️❤️

[@fuzychezwiz]

Loved this episode. I did the JMT in 2016 and I too had issues on Mather! It was the one part of the trail I had an emotional cry fest. Halfway up the mountain (going sobo). There is something about Mather. I have heard from many people of the ways they struggled on that peak In many different ways, despite it not being the “highest” or “hardest” pass. It has roughed many peoples up. It’s special. Loved it.

[@mari.johnson]

True! It's a special place and now I have the scars to remember it! haha

[@thatsrich944]

Beautiful area! Love seeing different terrain than just the jungle I have all the time lately, lol. Cheers!

[@lrose711]

Birthday treat, a bridge! Awesome!!

[@MarksWanderlust]

It's so beautiful Mari i loved it. I hope your hand is slightly better ! thanks for the upload.

[@markscott4059]

Mari so good to see you again.. happy belated birthday...

[@joycecory]

Another enjoyable and informative vid. Belated birthday greetings. Enjoyed the music.

[@surfk9836]

Saw you on Elina Osbourn's videos. Both great stuff!

[@koko-rl9zm]

That must have been a memorable birthday for you.

[@mari.johnson]

It really was!!

[@cassandradejavu901]

Fun birthday!!! How old did you turn???

[@Tboneguy03]

Happy Belated! Your videos are great, and the music choices are just perfect. Always looking forward to the next!

[@mari.johnson]

Thank you drew!

[@Carma_1]

Another epic peek at your amazing adventure! 😁

[@colopear]

you do a great job of picking the music to go with different parts of your videos

[@Belindaontheroad]

Happy belated birthday Mari! ❤️

[@stephenegli4387]

You were in your groove...nice!

[@Swimdeep]

Hiking in snow sucks. I’m leaving NoBo in early March.

[@x1achilles99]

Isn't California the most beautiful place? I've lived here all my life and I never get tired of it. I suppose this footage is from Summer 2019. I'm sure Oregon and Washington will be gorgeous too. I'm getting ready to walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain this spring. Your journeys inspire me. Though I'm looking for a spiritual connection...not religious. Need to re-find my soul after 26 years of the rat race.

[@mari.johnson]

That’s exciting! I hope to do that walk one day too. Hope you enjoy it!

[@gaylewalker4239]

Amazing. Keep trekking.

[@Tylee10]

It’s so different to see u going south to north. More snow then normal. I see ur normal days are 5-16 miles a day. When u get out of snow areas u should do 20-30 miles.

[@squishyfaceguy]

Hikers always look so clean in videos and I always look like ass after two days inna woods. How do you do it?

[@mari.johnson]

A hat and sunglasses cover a lot! Haha. It was easier to stay clean in the snow - not as much dirt to kick up 😊

[@professorsogol5824]

12:50 Is that The Thumb (4070 meters) from the west?

[@floridalife2800]

What shoes are you wearing during snow crossings (waterproof or just running)? and how are your feet not falling off? Tell us your strategy =) Thanks!

[@mari.johnson]

I wore Altras geni.us/GBN8kPq the whole time. I used microsoikes when it was slippery snow and extra layers when it was cold. I hope to make a video about what I wore soon!

[@mercedesferrari4777]

Amazing photography. As an aside I love your sunglasses. Do you mind sharing the brand with all us viewers?

[@mari.johnson]

They’re Vilo 😊

[@Wildcatcait]

What’s the brand of the hoodie you wear? The mustard yellow one with the drawstring hood. Thanks 😊 love ya

[@PorterSpeaks]

Mari! I've been hunting for a straw for smartwater bottles like the one you have. Do you remember what it's called or a brand?? Thanks! Love the videos.

[@mari.johnson]

Hey! A friend from trail actually made it - not sure what he used. I keep telling him he should sell them! Sorry I can’t help more ❤️

[@MaxZomboni]

Brittany Porter Try looking up "Bite Valve Tube Nozzle" on Amazon. You should find something similar.

[@TheBitPoet]

The "original" water bottle drinking tube is the "Source Convertube" (the screw-on part in the vid looks quite similar), but there are different makes by now. Amazon in Germany lists SmarTube and a model made by Hamkaw for example. All come with longer tubes (for tall bottles and placing them inside the pack) and different adapter rings so you can fit them on wider bottles too. The tubes can easily be cut to the desired length.

[@stephenegli4387]

Repurposed a heavy duty plastic flex straw from a hospital hydration bottle (25 cent thrift find).

[@brib9716]

How do you do that animated map thing?

[@mari.johnson]

Procreate 😊

[@rupakchaudhary7321]

Hey do you want to hike up to EBC ?

[@lohyewcheong]

May I inquire about the 2 big pouches that attach to the front of the shoulder straps on the backpack that the gentleman in the video is using please? I would like to know where I can buy something like that for myself. Thank you very much for your videos!

[@mari.johnson]

He used an Aarn pack - they come attached. Cheers!

[@lohyewcheong]

@@mari.johnson thank you for replying! I will check out AARN packs online!

[@shr00m7]

Hi! Loving the videos! I have a gear question, what kind of water bottle setup is that on your shoulder strap?

[@natelee78]

What is the straw lid on your water bottle?

[@mari.johnson]

It’s this! How To // Brightside Thru-Hiker Straw

[@helpfulcommenter]

I don't understand why Bear Vault doesn't add a small fixed attachment point to the lid or something. So you can tie a bit of paracord to a carabiner and clip in on. I friggin hate the BV500. It should be abolished forever.

[@mari.johnson]

That would make it so much easier to secure! If only...

[@willitascend8595]

What kind of bear can do you use? Did you consider using a bear sack like Ursack? Or are those not allowed along the PCT?

[@mari.johnson]

I used a Bear Vault BV500. Unfortunately bear sacks aren't permitted in this section.

[@kiliya89]

Was this your first injury of the trip? You made it a good way before any mishaps. Loving the scenery !!

[@mari.johnson]

Yeah, it was my first injury! Definitely glad nothing worse happened 😊

[@aemjay3684]

Love your videos, Mari! What kind of straw are you using in your water bottle? Is it also a filter?

[@aemjay3684]

I just found her earlier replies to this question. Someone on the trail made it. It’s not a retail item (yet!).

[@morganpeter8335]

What camera did you use to film all of these videos? I’m hiking 1,000 miles of the PCT this summer and am hoping to get some quality pictures/videos to remember it!

[@mari.johnson]

I used this one! geni.us/eQ4HeC I like that it’s nice and compact. Happy hiking!

[@uslee19]

It seems like it’s now an organized group. Is it? Or are these just friends you’ve chosen to go through the high mountains? If it’s guided, did you guys hire the guide?

[@mari.johnson]

We all just decided to walk together for this section 😊

[@Y2J]

too many streams, you must get sick of getting your feet wet...

[@fugley100]

Good riddance bear can I hate them.