Pushing the Boundaries - Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

The Railway Heritage Trail in Perth Hills is ~41km in distance and last weekend I decided push the boundaries and tackle it. Whilst hiking the trail I also discuss my thoughts on getting out of your comfort zone.
See the exact path I took;
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[@craigscott3764]

Josh , mate, legend. You are an inspiration man. The haunting piano you use is amazing, as is your brief moments of openness. Your work has been significant in me sorting my life out. Respect🙏🏼❤️

[@youknowitstrue4182]

Another great video Josh. Keep up the good work. Your content is so interesting and realistic.

[@MatAverleryEsme]

Thanks for these videos Josh. Hiking for me certainly is way to rapidly gain some perspective and bring my life back into balance. I enjoy watching your videos because it reminds me of this and inspires me to go and make it happen.

[@JoshCarrHikes]

Can’t agree more. There’s something about being out there that makes you realise your problems are all largely insignificant in the big scheme of things. Cheers for watching!

[@tracey6062]

Loved your clip. thanks for sharing. I admire your honesty. I definitely am looking at starting to do hikes but for the moment, im too scared to go on my own for fear I will get lost. You've inspired me. thanks.

[@JoshCarrHikes]

So great to hear Tracey. Fear will only hold you back in life, time to break those chains!

[@lukeorreal]

Awesome effort mate. I can relate to what you had to say in this video. I am new to hiking, and it has been a great experience for me. I am growing as I challenge myself. This weekend just past I completed my longest and most challenging hike to date. It was so rewarding, and I look forward to pushing myself further next weekend. Keep up the fantastic videos!

[@JoshCarrHikes]

Hiking really is a bit of an eye opener once you get started. Glad to hear that’s it doing wonders for you too, thanks for your kind words!

[@DjClarky78]

Another good video Josh. One thing I like about hiking, is that it teaches self reliance. I like the feeling of confidence I have knowing I have the experience and planning to get myself in and out of remote places, relying only on myself. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to get back out there myself..

[@JoshCarrHikes]

Exactly, the confidence you gain from solo hiking is something I didn’t realise it gave me until I started getting out there in my own. Being largely an introvert by nature I reckon it’s done wonders for me and can do wonders for others as well. Appreciate the comment mate, keep on hiking!

[@DjClarky78]

@@JoshCarrHikes Cheers Josh - I hope to start again soonish when my little boy is a bit older. In America, there is a Grand Canyon Rim to Rim hike, and there is a hotel in the middle of it somewhere called Phantom Ranch, that is only accessible by boat or by hikers. I'd love to do it one day and stay overnight there. I don't think it's all that far.

[@JoshCarrHikes]

@@DjClarky78 Having a young one would certainly put things on a hold for a bit. That sounds like the dream! Would love to see the Grand Canyon one day, let alone do a hike like that in the area.

[@DjClarky78]

@@JoshCarrHikes Yes, it certainly did. He's 3 and a half now. Me and the wife were hiking the Bibbulmun before junior came along. I hope to start some short walks and overnights with him (Camel farm to Hewitts Hill) in the next year or two. Can't wait to get back out there. Yes - that Grand Canyon one looks awesome. It's a big world out there. Keep up the good work mate - I like watching the vids - keeps me motivated until I can get out there myself again.

[@Lawson80]

Inspiring video mate. Most young fella's need to get out from behind the game paddles and experience the real world, they're missing out on so much, and you don't get those young years back again.

[@JoshCarrHikes]

Yep, and that used to be me! Don’t get me wrong I love playing video games, but I spent way too long on them in my earlier years. It took me a while to realise but spending more time exploring and experiencing the outdoors is easily one of the best things I’ve done.

[@delphinelesterlost3285]

You made a good point about getting out of the comfort zone. Hiking is a great way to train up in that regard

[@Ikas90]

Your videos have actually inspired me to make videos myself! As well as go on these hikes. Keep it up bro, I'm enjoying the content.

[@Spambrah]

I would love to see a gear video as well!!

[@JoshCarrHikes]

Hopefully to be released in the near future!

[@JoshCarrHikes]

Hey Tegan, just an FYI I’ve now gone through my videos and linked 90% of what I use in the video description if you’re interested. I figured the gear video is still a month or two away so I’d throw these up for the mean time!

[@Spambrah]

@@JoshCarrHikes thats incredible! thank you so much for putting that up. I am also from Perth and want to get into hiking, but I find it hard to find out what gear a fellow Aussie's use.

[@JoshCarrHikes]

No worries! Plenty of others have asked the same question so figured it was about time I put together a list haha. I feel your pain, I was much in the same boat not too long ago!

[@belle.smithies]

Loving your work mate! I'm also from Perth and just picked up hiking this year, and what you said about getting out of your comfort zone really resonates!

[@JoshCarrHikes]

Thanks Belle! It may have taken me longer to realise that than other people, but I rekon it’s by far one of the best things you can do for yourself!

[@theadventuresofzoomandbettie]

41km in the one day is an impressive feat! Great work!

[@anthonytascone3632]

Another great video bro. Loving your content. Some wise words. The Heritage trail is on my list of trails to complete. Is there anywhere to camp overnight?

[@JoshCarrHikes]

Thanks Anthony. I’m actually not sure as I didn’t do any research into that side of things. I’m sure it’d be pretty easy to find accommodation though as there’s a whole heap of pubs along the way

[@KateGrarock]

Love it mate. Love what you are doing and how honest you are. I would be lost without hiking any you are right it helps build confidence in other areas of life. Cheers

[@JoshCarrHikes]

Cheers Kate, couldn’t agree more about being lost without it!

[@DorisHikingAdventures]

41km 🙀 Again, very inspiring 😄...I think more and more people will start enjoying your videos. You are doing a great job 😁

[@JoshCarrHikes]

Thanks Dori, means a lot 😁

[@dominicmcnamara]

Boom. Kiling it Josh, do.not give a sh*t what other's think.

[@JoshCarrHikes]

Best thing I've started to do!

[@dominicmcnamara]

@@JoshCarrHikesseriously, kudos to you. Within a year, you've created timeless content both visual and aspirational that will forever be educational for all. Fantastic courage and great "paying it forward" content for years/generations to follow. That screams that you have fantastic purpose and execution. Bravo, chapeau, kudos.

[@danw4211]

Good video I enjoyed it, I would also be interested in a short summary of each adventure/hike you do at the end of the video. Was it a good trail? can you camp anywhere? would you recommend it? what skill level is it etc?

[@JoshCarrHikes]

Cheers, noted. I’ll try include a bit more info at the end of each video going forward. Difficulty wise it’s very easy, the only harder part so to speak would be the distance. Not sure about camping but I rekon it would be pretty easy to find accommodation if need be as there’s plenty of pubs along the way. I’d recommend it for those that are looking to do something similar to myself I.e push the boundaries a bit. Next time if I do it again I’d probably be doing it on a push bike though

[@JakeMarcin]

Hey mate, just discovered your videos. Absolutely beautifully shot and the convo you have from 3:00 rings so incredibly true! New sub here and I really look forward to getting through your old videos and seeing what you come up with next :)

[@JoshCarrHikes]

Thanks dude really appreciate it. Haven’t got too many vids to look back on but that will slowly change!

[@MrJohnmccrory]

Hey josh , any plans of doing a gear vid ? Also how much water to you bring with you ?

[@JoshCarrHikes]

Maybe in a month or two I rekon I might put one out. Usually take 3 litres with me in a bladder and a spare empty bottle if I need more

[@JoshCarrHikes]

Hey John, just an FYI I’ve now gone through my videos and linked 90% of what I use in the video description if you’re interested. I figured the gear video is still a little while away so I’d throw some links up for the mean time!

[@tedseven]

Love your content and absolutely value it !! You are inspiring - thank you for sharing your thoughts ! Please keep doing it !

[@JoshCarrHikes]

Cheers Ted, appreciate it!