Taking a Break From Everything - Hiking the Overland Track Tasmania

I was physically and mentally exhausted. I needed a break from everything, so I abandoned them all and escaped into the Tasmanian wilderness. This Overland Track is a 7-day hike, and I have to self-support all the way. My feet were killed by a massive 17-kg backpack!
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[@NorCalChupacabra]

I think this is your best video EVER ! I used to be all about mountain biking and found that my desire to live on the edge all the time lost its novelty after awhile. PLEASE do more hiking and self-introspection videos. YOU are the most interesting part of your videos.

[@VanGirlYuka]

Thank you for your kind comment ✨ I’d love to do more of those adventures in the future 😁

[@robmclarty]

"all i had to do was walk.... for 10 hours" lol. you're an inspiration yuka. this video really resonates with me. i'm taking a "break from everything" myself atm. got burned out from doing the things i loved too much, with too many expectations, and it wasn't fun anymore. but i feel like i'm nearing the end of the break now that i find myself doing those things in my dreams once again :)

[@VanGirlYuka]

That’s great you came out from the other side and doing what you love once again. Sometimes we need time to miss those stuff so we can remember how much we love them.

[@Hjjjj917]

@@VanGirlYuka you should come to Western Australia it is amazing plus we have lungs longer bike park

[@christophersmay4508]

A blind person could have seen this coming, Im glad for you and Im grateful we got to tag along. I hope you can return to MTB as an enjoyable hobby and not such a job in the future. Your fans eagerly await the next big changes and we'll cheer you on along the way

[@s3l1m35]

Youre an amazing person Yuka, Thank you for bringing us along with you.

[@thelittleewokboss9929]

You’re*

[@ElvishRacer1111]

@@thelittleewokboss9929 Lol

[@MaynardGKrebbs]

Eric should wake up evey day and thank you for being in his life. Great video as always

[@victoravsousa]

"normally people go in to the hut and socialize but I just stay outside and enjoy nature" love it Yuka 🥂

[@bikesandbeans]

I think most of us mountain bikers enjoy the solitude... even when biking trails with friends you're still mostly alone. Love your videos Yuka!

[@cutlaps]

This brought back some memories! Day 1 is always so busy with day hikers and then it gets quieter. Looks like all the huts were brand new. Great video Yuka

[@trevoredensor7114]

Well done on the endurance and mental fortitude front again Yuka 😊a small but invaluable bit of advice...wear a well cushioned pair of socks when hiking...you'll be well surprised by the difference they make 👍looking forward to your next adventure 😊

[@flowjov10]

I’ve been following you since a while now and this was by far the most touching video in a while. It put me back into my shoes when I did the short Cradle mountain round (3 day hike). Your kind of story telling and your loveliness are different from most other creators. Keep pushing for your dreams and following your passion as long as you keep being a true inspiration.

[@BCpov]

Such a good video Yuka-pei ❤

[@VanGirlYuka]

You should’ve done it too 😁

[@waynegolding891]

Yuka great video, next should be 3Capes S/E Tasmania. 48 klms senstational coastal scenery. Only problem no tenting, however plenty of space, accommodation very good. Plenty of videos on KZbin. Thankyou.😊

[@teehlfx5238]

Just a great video! Made me 😂 made me 🥹 whatever you feel like making a video about, I’ll watch! 👍😄 Thanks!

[@patcoston]

I recommend you read the novel The Long Walk by Stephen King, written under his penname Richard Bachman. It's about an annual walking competition with boys. The winner gets whatever they want for the rest of their life, but the catch is, only one can survive. It's the first novel Stephen King completed. He wrote it in 1967 at age 19 at the University of Maine. It's a short novel. Some people read it in one day.

[@noels8817]

Have kids, Yuka, they're real, much more so than biking (which I do) and nature and more satisfying, a lot of hard work, but goes into something real and creative: humans!

[@amandapeine6745]

Oh my! That's not a scar but an open wound. Something like moleskin or even duck tape would have been good. This was a fun video, and it's giving me ideas about getting disconnected for a bit.

[@patcoston]

10:44 weird how your cameras stabilization makes the ground shake.

[@jonmarshall1502]

Sometimes you just have to do something different. There’s nothing wrong with that.

[@jimdunlop1404]

Great video, but I've got to point out that Australia is a skin cancer hotspot. I see you without a hat and with bare shoulders at various times. You are blessed with skin that tans easily but could you please mention in your videos that northern hemisphere visitors chronically get severe sunburn and take away heightened risk of future melanoma. Plus the inevitable premature aging.

[@kynan.bonnice]

you would have passed the scout hut on your first day of travels, i have been going there since i was 6 months old, cradle is an amazing place

[@TamMal1]

Amazing Yuma!! Congratulations

[@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5]

Laughed so hard with the square poop, hilarious! Great adventure, crazy beautiful there!

[@stumpy25lbs]

Brilliant! Loved the square poop bit 😂🙏🏼

[@curtvaughan2836]

Worst thing is all the "buddies" - what I used to call folks in close proximity on bike rides or walks (hikes). I always hated having buddies, as getting away from people was one of my motivations for hikes or bike rides. Enjoy your break.

[@Drummer9]

Hi Yuka, I am sorry that you are going through a hard time. I think this is God’s way of making you rethink what is important, and to ask for help and guidance. I hope that you continue to ride. You are an inspiration, you are passionate and persistent. You will be ok. P.S., Eric needs to give you all out massage. Take care, and God bless Don

[@tinocarrillo6434]

Yuka where is your husband? He has not been included in several past videos ?

[@Diffy87]

Fantastic video and glad you finally got to do it and tick it off your list. Breathtaking scenery

[@divscifres2674]

Another slightly different video -- spice for your channel. It reminded me of your trip to Japan after you got injured and your adventure "camping" in a UHaul in Canada. Thank you for taking us along to see that gorgeous scenery!

[@1239875650]

What an amazing trip! The views and time to recharge your social battery must have been amazing! Great job Yuka!

[@rubenalejandrobravoflores5372]

I'm still wondering how your backpack scratched that area on ur leg anyhow, good job Yuka, really inspiring

[@arturobeltran804]

After about 18 years of Mtbing I too started to feel burnt out from Mtbing. Looking for a change I bought my first gravel bike. It was the answer I was looking for. A whole different style of riding, so much fun. Seven plus years later and I love riding my gravel bike just as much as my Mtb. So now I alternate between the 2 for variety. I admire your courage doing a 7 day hike on your own. You are an inspiration of life, keep it up.

[@VanGirlYuka]

I’m doing a huge bikepacking in Tasmania right now and it’s a completely different riding. My whole world changed✨

[@RoastHardy]

Mountain biking, mountain hiking, you must be mountain liking! (or a mountain viking)

[@johnbown3119]

Nice to run into yesterday. Hope you enjoyed the riding here in Hobart.

[@lkb3rd]

Yes Yuka! You found a new challenge.

[@HerculePyro]

I woulda called off my hike the minute I saw that snake.

[@x9lp4hh]

Thanks for sharing your adventure!

[@marinariquelme4081]

Yuka you are my inspiration your so awesome I love your spirit and sense of humour you rock girl and I wish you all the best ❤❤❤❤❤

[@mattpoe9391]

So good to see you taking care of yourself Yuka and taking care of your mental health. Finding some peace in a peaceful place. I hope to see you come back full time/full speed to mountain biking, but if you don't it's okay. If you are happy, I'm happy for you.

[@VanGirlYuka]

I came back full speed and I joined a race in Hobart😁 that was super fun! It’s going to be BCpovs channel👍

[@streddaz]

Hey you are in my home state! That's so cool! It's been a long time since I walked the Overland Track, it's changed a lot since then. Wasn't much in the way of boardwalk back then lol.

[@VanGirlYuka]

It must’ve been much harder!!

[@JulienWinter]

Beautiful!! Thanks for the vicarious hike, and some childhood memories. I left Tasie for Canada 50 years ago. It seems they have fixed the trail a bit in the last 50 years. People used to get lost on that trail and never be seen again. My father used to participate in search parties.

[@aminalone]

Whoa, can see why, definitely more modern now.

[@sq5]

So true. People still go missing and die on that track these days. It's a serious hike.

[@VanGirlYuka]

The lady at cradle mountain visited centre really wanted me to bring a satellite phone just in case. Around the Pine Valley area was not as well marked as the main track for sure. I’m glad I survived!

[@anthonypou4685]

Your videos always inspire me. Great non-bike video. Getting back into MTN biking after a 20yr break and your videos help battling my basically beginner mental blocks. Keep the videos coming and thanks!

[@Dessi101]

So much fun to watch this hiking video Yuka! I'm sorry your feet hurt so bad, maybe you could try hiking boots with more space for your toes? Check out Vivo Barefoot. I find it helpful with wider shoes and have no pain in my feet when I go hiking. Best of luck!

[@DAZLIN6]

Beautiful video....very inspirational 👏🏼

[@hiluxcolt]

Well done Yuka! Sleeping alone out in the forest after a long walk is good for keeping a clean mind. When beeing out trekking I love it when the different days blur and you no longer know exactly which day it is today. Then all worries, constraints and hardships from normal life are forgotten and only the here and now counts. Thank you for letting us be part of this!

[@alexanderlanauze7905]

Go to Pusey vail in the brrossa valley in sa

[@JeepingNet]

I did the first section of this hike a number of year ago. It is a beautiful part of the world. Great video and remember just do what makes you happy and you will be happy. I feel in love with wombats on this trip. Still my favourite animal 10 years later.

[@VanGirlYuka]

Did you see the baby wombat? Sooooo cute❤️ and my patreon shared a great and cute website with me. theoatmeal.com/comics/wombats you should go check it out 😁 I loved the part “murder cheeks”

[@jny78]

god bless ! you are amazing!

[@AncientEnergyEyesOpen]

Great video. You have been through so much this year. I wish for you the comfort of your own self. You don't need us, your viewers, to be amazing. That is already in your nature.

[@mbal4052]

Hands up who else loves Yuka ✋🏻

[@GhislainLeduc]

awesome story, just curious, what microphone are you using with the goPro that seems wireless? Tks and have a great one!

[@VanGirlYuka]

I’m using dji mic👍

[@2WheelsGood.01]

Beautiful scenery and shots! Glad you're doing well! We all need to disconnect at times.

[@cgriggsiv]

Embrace the suck

[@Nelson_.A]

I've only been to NZ, and hiking there is nice. You don't have to worry about bears or mountain lions or other big animals that can mess you up, so you could hike by yourself unlike here in Canada.

[@VanGirlYuka]

I feel the same! Though Australia still has snakes that will kill us…NZ is the safest!

[@matthewwhite7523]

You mentioned running without your pack - there are some people who decide that the track itself isn't enough of a challenge, so instead of hiking it they run it in one day

[@VanGirlYuka]

That’s crazy 😂

[@alexanderc.4654]

Yuka-san, I'm so proud of you!

[@solosolo9061]

君の人生の歩き方は僕らにとって良い刺激になっていて感謝です。 今回もいろいろ見せてくれてありがとうございます。 観ていて、ゆかちゃんが満足げな顔になったから良かったと思う。 ゆかちゃんがいろんな所へ行き感じて考えることを共有してくれるのは僕らにとって楽しい。 病気と怪我に気をつけて、エリックと幸せにね。

[@VanGirlYuka]

最終日はもうスッキリした顔してましたよね笑 あのシャワーは最高でした✨

[@carlomiguelcantoria3962]

Wombat cube poops haha

[@bikingwithemily1109]

So beautiful, what a amazing hike, thanks for sharing 😊

[@micheandmikey]

You two are too much fun. Come back to Bellingham and ride again this summer! Cheers!

[@KC_and_NinNin]

おつかれさまでした！　頑張りましたねっ！

[@lucamtb__]

I have done the overland with my family and loved it hope you have a good break and enjoy ur stay in aussie!

[@CheikoSairin]

You are amazing, Yuka. Thanks for taking us on such an awesome journey. Greeting from Singapore.

[@patcoston]

I did a wonderful 3 day hike in Washington, USA along a beach from Rialto Beach to Lake Ozette. It was truly spectacular and beautiful, but you must have a tide-table with you and be careful not to camp where the tide will come in. Sometimes you must rest on a hill because the tide comes in so there is nowhere to hike. The things I saw and the pictures I took were spectacular. I highly recommend you do it. You are completely cut off from the world for 3 days and there is no official places to camp. You are truly out in the wild and it is not maintained with stairs, toilets, rest huts. It's just nature. You will rarely see people. The sunsets over the water are amazing.

[@HarrisFS]

That hike looks so epic. Thanks for taking us on the adventure.

[@rlh347]

Thanks for taking us on such an awesome journey. All the pain seemed so worth it. 💪🏽

[@nilramos8196]

Such an amazing video, amazing scenery! Makes me want to go - right now! Thanks for taking us along. And then the best ending ever: "I put a napkin on it." - OMG 😂

[@nirj5991]

great vlog. good narrative and awesome shots of the scenery

[@Leo_Inclan]

Leave it to Yuka to make me, a "hiking is boring" person, want to go to the other side of the planet to hike for 7 days. Thank you for sharing, awesome trip!

[@charlesbisbee3014]

Great video

[@jean-marcvienne]

Hope u enjoy it

[@smashing1001]

Fantastic job!! Come for hike or ride in South Australia :)

[@VanGirlYuka]

I hope it’s not too hot in SA🥵

[@sensai_miagi]

🥲

[@jasonharris3873]

That was a crazy trek. Good for you for making it through. It’s tough to hike with a lot of weight in your pack.

[@InternationalHoven]

I had knee surgery January of 2022. I haven’t MTB since before that.

[@igatuescaladatrekking7280]

Nice! 👌🏾

[@WogsRus1]

YOU CAME TO TASSSSSIIIE and didnt say HIIIIII, bugggaaa. WELLL at least i hope you ride Maydena, Derby and all the other place. I feel BCPOV will fill in a few blanks on his video

[@brewsp]

Great video! Also... I take a break: get over here sofa Yuka takes a break: I'm going an an 82Km, 2400m expedition Impressive

[@BrianShiba-lm7jq]

Days2-3 reminded me of going to Nikko. Beautiful nature travels.🤩ima unko tabetai.👍💩😍

[@razmtb5028]

love it :)

[@MikeD-hn9hf]

Congratulations on completing! That was a big snake - I think I'd be wearing gaiters... You're kinda dead if you get bitten somewhere that remote and you're solo, non?

[@barkingmadman1169]

Great vid! I watched every video you produced for some years now. Good job with your hike!

[@cgriggsiv]

Young lady I wish you all the luck in the world on this Don't forget to take your filters but then again it's too late you're already there and back Actually both filters 1 filter for your water which is usually the Sawyer squeeze Or the katadyn befree And your filter for your camera And that should be a Hoya CPL dark Only because of the waterfalls few extra 10 seconds works wonders

[@iamdrumgod]

I stopped riding in 2009. I miss it on occasion, but I've replaced my habit with others. Life. Ya know?

[@greg1083]

Oh my. One tough cookie Yuka. This old Marine would welcome you to be part our outfit anytime. You qualify.😉😎

[@alskjflaksjdflakjdf]

Thank you for sharing your adventure. I've noticed that hiking really makes me appreciate my mountain bike :). My best/worst hiking trip was a day trip hiking Castle mountain. I thought mountain biking would prepare me for hiking, but it did not.

[@Red-ju4mi]

Harder challenge do a 7 day backpacking trip where you stay within a 20m radius. And move tent everyday sheesh

[@DEL_JET]

Yuka ! It's not easy to slow down, a lot, after all that adrenaline. Just remember; When you speed through these forests and mountains, your'e going too fast to truly enjoy your surroundings. It becomes just a narrow trail, nothing more. Please slow down..... Kyote Tsukete

[@gbrox17]

Altra or Topo Athletic shoes. Actual wide toe shoes changed my life. I’m spreading the foot shape shoe gospel.

[@stephendoggett190]

That is such a beautiful part of Australia - I was there in 2021. So glad you could experience it.

[@pauljohnston784]

I also have walked the OT. Beautiful just starts to describe it. I liked the song you were singing about how happiness does not walk to you, so you have to walk towards it etc. is that a traditional song? I would like to know what it’s called and learn all the words etc? Thanks PJ

[@Tser]

Your writing skills are not poor at all, you have nice handwriting. And writing the to-do in past tense is a clever idea; I might start doing that in my bullet journal. I love hiking but I've only hiked in the US. This looks so amazing. Holy crumbs those huts are swank, haha. I don't think we have much like that here, and it is certainly not like the shelters on the AT.

[@X3lfl3X]

If you listen and close your eyes... sounds like B.M.O is hiking!

[@theeoarsman921]

Thank you Yuka, invest in some orthotic inserts for your next hiking adventure!!!

[@ADVtheMISSIONARY]

Awesome, I was wondering if you guys were coming down for a visit. Does this mean Erik has a Maydena/Derby ride video coming? :D

[@san_costa]

What a great journey Yuka!!!! 👋👋👋

[@shred-hermtb9113]

You are an inspiration Yuka! Hope you loved our beautiful Tasmanian. Such a beautiful place 🙏

[@drmoynihan]

15:50 Yes - every backpack trip I have been on (in my youth) left some open hurt! Usually in my feet, but sometimes from some stumble and scrape. You should have asked some experienced backpacker - There is always something that begins scraping - you don't have to suffer through it - adjustments can be made, especially to a backpack. Thank you Yuka for sharing your adventures with us - TASMANIA!!! :)

[@carla5288]

Congratulations on ticking this one off your bucket list!! Great video!

[@cgriggsiv]

Don't you just love hiking All of that fog and separation and drama Young lady you got a good up there for photography

[@janeblogs324]

You're walking around Tasmania in the summer with no sunglasses? You'll have cataracts within a year