8 Days on the Pacific Crest Trail (Episode 3)

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5 ай бұрын

Episode 3 of my SOBO thru hike of the Pacific Crest Trail takes me through 108 miles of a mixture of old growth forests and stunning alpine here in Washington state. This is the first section I've hiked with new trail friends and I have a wonderful time experiencing social connection on trail.
On one of my favourite days so far I am moved to tears by the beauty of the alpine meadow. And then this day shows me how quickly I can experience highs and then lows on trail when my left knee starts to really bother me on my final descent of the day.
My goal is always to share as much of the authentic experience as I can, so I hope you enjoy riding the rollercoaster ride with me!
Thank you for joining me on this section of the pacific Crest Trail from Stehekin to Stevens Pass!
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@paulbrown7369 5 ай бұрын

Opened up this video about an hour after you posted it and it already had 350+ views and 60+ likes. The ratio of likes to views is about double for an average KZfaq video and I think that reflects just how well you've adapted your long form video content. The time, effort and quality of these videos and your willingness to openly discuss the highs and lows as you experience them is really striking a cord with viewers. Well done and can't wait for your next creation!

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Paul! I always appreciate your thoughtful insights and ongoing support of the channel. Hope all is well with you! 🥰

@UntakenTrails 5 ай бұрын

I always appreciate the joy and thankfulness you express for being on the trail. Thank you for sharing.

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you for watching!

@Hanniballinda 5 ай бұрын

I really liked the topographic map for this section. Made me realize even more what a big challenge you've mastered on your pct hike. 😮 Loved all the footage and your emotions on this episode 🥹 the pacific northwest is so overwhelmingly beautiful 😍

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

Yay! Glad you liked it! It really is such a beautiful place! 😭❤️❤️

@wildeone1636 5 ай бұрын

Your physio is great. She handles mind, body, spirit🙂

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

100%

@kathimatthes-sr3fv 5 ай бұрын

Enjoying your videos so much, loved watching you everyday while you were hiking, too. You are so talented, the videos are very well produced, love the music you use. We live in the PNW and hiked a lot when we first arrived 16 years ago. Although age has slowed us down a bit, your videos are the “push” we need to get out there this summer. Watching your beautiful videos reminds me of how grateful I am to live in one of the most beautiful places on this earth. You are AMAZING!!!

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you enjoy the videos and you are finding them motivating to get back out there. You do live in such an incredible area!! ❤️

@mars4697 5 ай бұрын

Ahh! Seeing your soul connect to home was amazing! Thanks for sharing. I may have shed a tear or two myself.

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

Aww ❤️

@peterfontaine4627 5 ай бұрын

So awesome that you were so overcome with emotion in Glacier Peak Wilderness! That is, for me, the best wilderness area in WA State. I had a very similar crying experience as I climbed Glacier Peak a couple years ago. Mountain goats are my favorite animal! Excited for your next episode!

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

Oh wow we are very similar it sounds like!! I love the alpine and I love mountain goats!

@lynnersw 5 ай бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you!! I look forward to all of your videos and absolutely love following along your adventure ❤

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I'm happy you enjoy them 🥰

@helenleal7363 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for bringing these films to us! I am really enjoying way you filmed your journey, though I've never done the PCT myself I've watched quite a few people, I really believe this Northern section you're in is just so breathtaking! Enjoy😊

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching! Yes, this section is spectacular!

@pattyjiles4258 4 ай бұрын

You are very BRAVE! I don't think I could do this by myself!

@yosoypatrick 4 ай бұрын

“The trail provides” is a brilliant aphorism not only for the PCT but for life too. A wonderful video Krysta, I look forward to catching up with the rest of the series.

@KayakBuff 5 ай бұрын

Very beautiful footage. Can’t wait to See all the upcoming episodes 😊

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

❤️❤️

@johnganshow5536 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful place. I lived in Alaska for 37 years, it looks similar. Yes, Knee pain while hiking really sucks!!! Love the content so far. Thank you..

@zavman109 5 ай бұрын

This episode was special for me. I climbed Glacier Peak in mid July of 2023 and crossed the PCT at White Pass (I think that was the name) and it was the most beautiful alpine meadow I have seen. It is fun to see the different views of Glacier Peak. Climbing it it seems we hiked forever before seeing it where you seemingly saw it up close for a while. I love the format. I will do WA and OR PCT sometime soon I hope.

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

It’s such beautiful hiking in that area! Glad you had such a wonderful experience!!

@carolhindley7942 5 ай бұрын

So enjoying these beautiful videos and grateful that you generously share with us your reactions to being in this magnificent environment. Your production values (including music and graphics) are so professional, Krysta! Can’t wait to see the next one!

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! So glad you are enjoying them ❤️❤️❤️

@pegspun 5 ай бұрын

Love this portion of the trail … the alpine is simply gorgeous and I’m so happy you got to see your mountain goats🤍 Thank you so much for taking us so long and I look forward to your next video !!

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed! Happy to share with you 🥰

@Westcoastwater 5 ай бұрын

I am so happy for you watching this video. It makes me think of what can be done.

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@keithmeyers1720 4 ай бұрын

Impressive on so many levels, wow.

@Amberidium 5 ай бұрын

Your videos are really reminding me of my 2019 PCT SOBO hike and giving me all the feels! Looking forward to reliving some beautiful memories through your videos!

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

Aw yay I love that!

@rodrigoshariff 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this amazing experience.

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome ❤️

@amberbumbacco6102 5 ай бұрын

I am an island girl who is totally rooting for you and this channel. YOU ARE SO BADASS. You are inspiring me to do some solo stuff!! Have you considered doing some clinics/groups on solo hiking and getting women together for retreats? Thanks for sharing this with the world. You brave x100000!

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

Yay!! So happy to hear that ❤️❤️ I have thought about getting groups of women together. I might plan something at some point, it would be super fun!

@beckyleheny8636 5 ай бұрын

This was an epic hike! You can tell you are a very creative and artistic person in how you film, the views you capture, and how you approach the project. The episode format is excellent. I teared up when you were, I'm sure film cannot do justice to the actual scenery. Oh, by the way, I love your studio apartment! Anxious to see the next episode!

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

Yay! Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!

@ruhiyyihrose 5 ай бұрын

I'd love to hear that huge tree come down with a thud, but from far away! Stunning scenery. I love the editing - beautiful!

@aurtisanminer2827 4 ай бұрын

Last summer I heard countless beetle killed spruce coming down in the woods all around me on a rainy weekend camping trip. I saw about ten of them fall. It was nuts! The trees have been dead for about 6 years and are getting pretty rotten. Now any rain or wind storm brings many of them down. Most are small but there are some mid size ones.

@ldirk58601 5 ай бұрын

You actually did the trail one and a half times. By the time you set up your camera and go back to get it! Thats a lot of extra work and it's such a treat to see it all. Those massive trees would have been tooo hard for me to leave. I miss Washington so much. Moved to the Dakotas for love many years ag but this trees have never left my soul. This was moving. Ty

@hildadevries2850 5 ай бұрын

I too was going to say, can we appreciate the back tracking to set up or retrieve the camera for some of your walking shots! It’s a lot extra but it is very appreciated. I too, find descent harder on the knees and feet than climbing. I don’t do thru hikes, but I day hike.

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

The trees are so special! And yes, there were some days I didn't have the energy or time to set up the tripod. But I always thought of you guys and how much you'd appreciate the shot, so that motivated me!

@user-mn2vd8ly2d 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful video, thanks for sharing with us! I would love to do the PCT one day, I live on the other side of the world and have a young family but hopefully one day!

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I hope you do hike it one day! 🙂

@joyadvtr 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing the PCT with us. The scenery is spectacular. The sounds of nayure are so tranquille.

@brandielewis6599 5 ай бұрын

Loved this one Krista, thank you for sharing your adventures!! I'm thinking I need to put some Washington PCT section hikes on the list.

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

Definitely!! Such a beautiful section!

@MrEric295 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your ups and downs. As you hike I will be following along on the tredmill. Great vids

@goldenbee9978 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for bringing me on the trail!!! Greetings from Germany!

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

🥰🥰

@mckenziereed9501 5 ай бұрын

Love your joy and these videos!

@arlenesolis024 5 ай бұрын

I love that you are doing this …it is an epic trip and I love the more detailed information. Don’t get me wrong, I love the shorts I followed religiously you posted but this magnifies what a beautiful adventure you had even through the best and worst. It is like traveling with you all over again. Love it ❤

@karahikes 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful footage & story telling yet again! 🙌

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

Yay glad you liked it 🥰

@hikingmule 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your journey. It has been fantastic to follow along for those of us not able to get out on the long trail.

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

Glad you're enjoying!!

@juliac1569 5 ай бұрын

What a beautiful video and I love following your adventure!

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for following!

@user-joyce2015 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful video!! ❤

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

🥰🥰

@RoxaneSchaubhut 5 ай бұрын

Love your video great job I’ll be wait for next Episode

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@PlantPapaJohn 5 ай бұрын

I can't wait to get out there! Only another month before I hit the PCT. Great videos to get me pumped up for the trip. Thanks . Plant Papa

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

Yahoo! So excited for you!!

@leloerdbeere 5 ай бұрын

As always, great video. I have one small suggestion: Maybe, if possible, you could also include the ascent/descent per day in your videos besides the distance? I always wonder about that, since 20 miles with 200 meter ascent is so much different from 20 miles with 1200 meter ascent. Greetings from Germany!

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!! That's a good suggestion! I will try to document that for next time. I didn't keep a record of it on this hike unfortunately. But I do start talking about elevation changes quite a bit once I hit the Sierra Nevada mountains.

@glenloewen7507 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful video. My knees are my biggest concern for when I go as well. I don’t expect to have the advantage of having a PT to talk to while out there, so I think it’s an amazing aspect of your trip.

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! A lot of other PCT hikers used Blaze Physical Therapy. She is a PT that is also a long distance hiker in the US. Not sure if that would work for you or not?

@glenloewen7507 5 ай бұрын

@@KrystaNorwick Thanks for the tip! I didn’t realize that!

@GivePeaceAChance12 3 ай бұрын

Carry a solar charger to keep battery packs charged. They are small and weigh 4 to 8 oz.

@Torrque 4 ай бұрын

Just want to leave you a comment about your “later than others” morning times. No doubt, there are others who are not the 0-dark-:30 types that HAVE to set a early alarm and bolt outa’ camp like a lion-flushed gazelle. This is a early episode so I am curious (as you mention of yourself) if your morning schedule evolves because simply put, there are always later-goers out there and that’s just fine. You seemed to be covering the ground you’d hoped to.

@RC-qf3mp 5 ай бұрын

Very interesting watching your SOBO. I noticed in your gear video, you mentioned 25 lbs total with food for two days and water. Wonder what impact that extra weight had on your knees. Also interesting you were carrying more food than you needed, so that could’ve been an easy fix (which I assume you adjusted as you go forward). I’m sure you’ll give us more gear reviews/insight, but always looking for how i can cut pack weight so wondering what changes we’ll see there. About the knees…downhill walking form is tricky and proper use of poles is tricky. I don’t think I’m optimal the way i do it, but something to be mindful of. Also, you mentioned toe blisters - any blister tends to alter how you walk, and that can contribute to knee pain or shin splints and other issues. Wonder how that developed. 1) What’s the average # of days of food carry you needed ? (‘Need’, not ‘have’ - just wondering for myself, if i do about the same miles per day as you). 2) what’s the max # of days of food carry you needed for the whole trip? Very nice footage and insight into the trail. Look forward to the rest of the series.

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

Great questions!! I am definitely not an ultralight hiker, but I did lighten up some things along the way. I hope to go lighter next hike I do. It's a work in progress for me. And yes I did adapt how much food I carried as I went and learned my eating habits. The number of days per carry ranged from 2-7 days, so it fluctuated a lot.

@billcolombo6913 5 ай бұрын

Enjoying the vids! Undecided on SOBO v. NOBO Washington in ‘25. Any thoughts on start date to avoid majority of bugs and NOBO bubble if possible? Thx & happy trails in ‘24!

@KrystaNorwick 5 ай бұрын

Start date for me was July 24 and I avoided all of the bad bugs. Did have to cross a NOBO bubble, but I think that's unavoidable.