What It’s REALLY Like to Hike the Juan de Fuca Trail (Complete Adventure)

[@LaurenRoerick]

This was such a fun trip! I loved being able to share my obsession with backpacking with Rae :)

[@scron2]

Why not kludak trail on San Juan ridge? ...... oh you're not actually from vi

[@heatherboxrud6502]

Love that you posted this this time of year. The dark days and rain this fall in Squamish has got me down! This video gave me a big lift and the joy that in a few short months we will back on the trip planning!! Woohoo!!!

[@LaurenRoerick]

So glad you enjoyed it :) it’s a cozy little reprieve from this grey November we’re having! Planning something to look forward to definitely helps!

[@V.I.Outdoors]

I was on the bridge crew while building the trail, we worked with helicopters to fly the large metal spans and other needed materials during construction. Best job ever!!

[@LaurenRoerick]

That’s amazing! What a fun job- tho demanding! Thanks for the hard work :) this trail is excellent

[@user-benjamin0958]

It's awesome you took a newbe on a hike . As always, thanks for taking us along. Maybe your friend likes it enough to continue going on adventures. For those are the most precious memories that stay with you till death

[@LaurenRoerick]

Absolutely! It was so fun to share the experience- she said it was the highlight of her summer :) I definitely think it’s kicked started a bit of confidence in adventuring for her.

[@anninwhack1998]

Girl trip awesome! Looks so beautiful! Thx for sharing.

[@LaurenRoerick]

We had such a fun time :) happy to share it!

[@durstongear]

Love the JDF!

[@LaurenRoerick]

Me too!

[@ervinslens]

This looks jus amazing my friend. One of your best uploads if you ask me! 👏

[@LaurenRoerick]

Thank you so much! There’s more where this came from, so stay tuned :)

[@1983mikechan]

This could be a series.

[@LaurenRoerick]

What else would you like to see? (I have tons of hiking videos!)

[@1983mikechan]

@LaurenRoerick I love the Juan de Fuca. I meant you could bring newbies on this trail and make it a series.

[@LaurenRoerick]

@1983mikechan oh totally! That would be so fun. It’s such a great trail!

[@1983mikechan]

@LaurenRoerick Yeah it is, done it every September for the last 5 years. Annual reset.

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

Thats a really beautiful trail. Im sure you had a great time. The coast looks like paradise. 😊😊😊 Happy day to you 😊

[@LaurenRoerick]

Thank you! You too! 😊

[@GlebLapham]

Loved the video! That looks like such an amazing place to hike. Those view were incredible!

[@LaurenRoerick]

Thank you! It’s such a great trail! :)

[@theoutdoorparadox6897]

It was my very first hike back in 2021 with my GF. Looks like a lot has changed. Almost makes me want to do it again! Still the mudafuca though lol

[@LaurenRoerick]

@@theoutdoorparadox6897 Yes! They’ve made some upgrades in the last couple of years, it was different than the first time I did it for sure. Still such a great trail :)

[@waterfallmadman]

Beautiful trail. I have hiked a bit of it. Very nice. I have subbed.

[@LaurenRoerick]

@@waterfallmadman welcome :) it’s a lovely trail for sure!

[@dearmountains3431]

We had a Great and beautiful experience from your footage.Awesome work, keep it up!! Greetings from Japan. Cheers🥂🐶💗💗😊

[@LaurenRoerick]

Thank you so much! ☺️ I’m glad you enjoyed it. Cheers 🥂

[@Mtnsunshine]

What a fun video! 👍🏼. Yes, a first backpacking trip is always memorable.☺️. This one looks especially lovely with the location chosen.

[@LaurenRoerick]

Absolutely! It was fun to be able to share the experience in such a beautiful location

[@KeriFisher]

Great job!! What time of year was this? Looks like you got amazing weather!!

[@LaurenRoerick]

Thank you! This was in July. I’ve also hiked it in September, which was lovely as well. (I vlogged that too!)

[@KeriFisher]

@@LaurenRoerick Okay, amazing! I'll check that vid out too. The JDFT is on my list to do (probably sometime this summer). I ran the Wild Pacific Trail last weekend - Nov. 16 - and didn't get QUITE as lucky with the weather 😅(although, we did get SO lucky with the weather when we were out on the boats in Tofino and Ukee all day the two days before).

[@WalkingWithJeremy]

Well done!!! Great video

[@LaurenRoerick]

Thanks!! ☺️ and thanks for driving us haha made it so much easier!

[@lanajohnson7073]

Great video! Fun to watch you and Rae do the trail together. Beautiful!

[@LaurenRoerick]

It was such a fun time on the trail with Rae! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@ferdelvator]

Awesome views and trails!🔝🙌🏼

[@LaurenRoerick]

@@ferdelvator Thanks! I love this trail :)

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Some incredible scenery! I bet your friend has a new appreciation for your hiking abilities, too. That is seasoned vs newbie, but she did great. I hope she loved doing it as much as you loved sharing it.

[@LaurenRoerick]

@@robthewaywardwoodworker9956 Totally! Definitely gave her an insight into my weird on-trail life and why I love it so much. We both had a great time!

[@lined01]

Beautiful Nature..

[@LaurenRoerick]

It’s such a beautiful place :)

[@richardsobel3609]

Good job!

[@LaurenRoerick]

Thank you! ☺️

[@shanawolfe3912]

what time of the year did you go!? im starting to do my research on this trail and would love to know your thoughts of when the best time to go is!

[@LaurenRoerick]

This was July, but I’ve also done it in September. Both were beautiful. Any time from about May until October would be fine, it’s just going to be a bit colder and possibly wetter on the shoulder seasons. It’s beautiful either way!

[@rituka]

Cool trail!

[@LaurenRoerick]

It’s such a pretty one!

[@ABRouleauville]

What time of year was this trip? Looked drier than your previous one on the JdF. Could you just imagine being on the trail when the recent storm came through?

[@LaurenRoerick]

This was in July! Was definitely drier this time around. It would be terrible in that storm! It’s probably soooo muddy now, with some extra downed trees I’d imagine :/

[@broodymonkey1532]

i like the orange subaru

[@LaurenRoerick]

Me too 🧡

[@tanioraaura1274]

Buetiful ladies . I'm from North Island, New Zealand. Love seeing you back on the trail sweet heart

[@LaurenRoerick]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@basmienis]

Hello @laurenroerick what is the tent you have been using?>?

[@LaurenRoerick]

It’s the Big Agnes Tigerwall carbon. It’s a great tent, I’ve used it for years! You can get my whole gear list here: www.laurenroerick.com/newsletter-sign-up

[@adventureawaits9034]

Two questions, what does your wrist band say? Also your book looked interesting "mud sweet tears" is it any good? Your friends feet looked destroyed 😂 bad socks or she needs to ware a sock liner, that will stop bisters.

[@LaurenRoerick]

Haha it says f*ck the patriarchy 😂 it’s from the Taylor swift concert. And Blood Sweat Tears is a great book- it’s a collection of stories from women in the outdoors and edited by a fellow thru-hiker. And yeah she was breaking in new boots - everyone is a beginner once and now she has learned :)

[@KevInpouich]

Seems amazing to me that you're still rocking you Big Agnes Tiger Wall Carbon 2 since we've heard so much negatives reviews about durability! :o how did you manage to use it for that long? I'm about to commit the dyneema splurge but a bit worried about wear and tear Congratulations on your thru hiking journeys especially the Hexatrek as a French guy myself! :)

[@LaurenRoerick]

I’ve loved my tent! I’m also kind to my gear and take good care of it, which a lot of people don’t. I’ve had all my same gear since I hiked the PCT and none has failed me yet :) a slightly thicker dyneema could be more durable if you’re worried. But generally just take good care of it and it will last! And thanks! The Hexatrek is as amazing. The French mountains are excellent

[@KevInpouich]

@LaurenRoerick that's extremely impressive! And great to see also Yes France isn't that big but we're really lucky to have such a variety of landscapes to explore! Not as wild or big or massive as the US but still nice though

[@fertilestallion]

Beautiful video. In a gross, squishy kind of way.

[@LaurenRoerick]

@@fertilestallion haha there were some gross squishy parts on this trail for sure