Wow. We are blown away by all the positive comments that we have received about this video. We thought that some people might have wondered what was going on and felt an update might be due. We truly appreciate each and every one of you and all of the encouragement you've given us. Hearing all the other stories of other people's struggles puts things in perspective. Hope you, your friends and your families all stay safe and well. Oh....And Tina will definitely still be around. We already have a couple adventures filmed that I'm working on now and plenty of (mellower) plans for the future. And if she isn't along on a trip, I'm sure it won't be difficult for me to get footage of her flipping me off that I can tack onto the end.

Tina, you are very special. We love the humorous marital bantering in all of the videos you two share. Jerry, it's lovely to watch your concern and support for Tina. Get well quickly, Tina!

A diagnosis of congestive heart failure ended my career in search and rescue. Fine ever since the initial complaint but too risky to continue as a rescue climber. Several years later my physician says he thinks I had a heart attack. Always have had high blood pressure, and on several meds to control it. Since living full time at 7000’, I go to the hospital once a month to have 500 mls siphoned off. They tell me I’m producing too much blood to compensate for thin air. But hey, I’d rather die on a mountain than in a hospital bed! 8 years with NPS SAR taught me a lot, not the least of which is never leave a party member alone(especially your wife!). And always remember, the summit is optional, getting home is mandatory. Slow and steady Tina, you’ll get it back. Good luck and keep on keepin on!

We have missed you Tina. Prayers for getting back to your desired level of fitness. Thanks for the explanation and sharing. A powerful reminder that we can’t take things for granted, and we need to be constantly on our guard for health issues.

My husband asked me the other day, "Where's Tina been?". I said she was probably working or something. So thanks for the uodate. So sorry to hear this and so glad it wasn't worse. Take good care of Tina and we are looking forward to a full recovery!!! We love and miss Tina! PS - Jerry we love you too!!! -Lisa Arizona

So glad to hear Tina is doing better! Having an episode like that in town is scary enough. To have it happen on trail adds a whole new dimension of fear. Just like in your epic Superstition hike, you listened to your body and made the smart decision! Prayers that Tina is back up to full hiking strength soon…Love ya Jerry, but Tina makes the channel complete.

I always think when I see something really cool in nature, "what would Tina say?" I am serious, she is my favorite hiker on KZfaq. Jerry is great but you make the videos work (and the scenery too) for me. You two are the best team on KZfaq. I have watched all of your vids. Get better. Oh, by the way you always say "Fucking awesome" in my mind. I think I need to make a T-shirt "What would Tina say?"

Sorry to hear what has happened. The same thing happened to my wife. She was vaccinated, caught Covid and had cardiac issues including rapid heart rate and high blood pressure. Took several months to get back to baseline. Glad to hear you are changing your diet and exercising. Hopefully, you will be able to taper off the blood pressure meds. Take care and will miss you in the videos. Flip off Jerry for me.

God Bless, having dealt with my own set of "random" health issues it can be scary... The best you can do is live your life and not let it impact you negatively... Easier said than done, but that is the best we can do with the card we're dealt...

Scary experience for both of you! You guys are my favorite AZ hikers both for the excellent photography but also for the real way you present your experiences and humor you display. Tina: take good care of yourself and I’ll look forward to your return.

I hope you feel better. The exact same thing happened to my sister. She is also a nurse, perfectly healthy. She got the shot and caught covid just like you. It also affected her heart badly. She has had to get a pacemaker and defibrillator put in. Please take care of yourself. Be careful.

I always had low BP until being vaccinated. Am now on BP med for having higher BP than normal. Glad you are getting this under control. Take care.

Ah mortality, I'm glad you listened to your body & didn't push it. Your videos are so amazing; I enjoy being along on the adventures. Feel better soon! ❤ Here's to many more trails.

So generous of you both to fill us in. Jerry is plenty entertaining on his own, but it's something wonderful "having you around". Please take good care of yourselves. Your support for each other is so endearing. Take your time getting to 100%. And even if your presence is limited at first, a little bit of Tina goes a long long way.

Great reminder to listen to our bodies, and staying together. Tina, feel your best soon! Jerry, and Tina thanks for sharing your lives and adventures with us.

Omg thanks for this video, I have to say when we found your channel. We instantly fell in love with Tina, we love you too Jerry. But Tina, your the heart of of it all. Tina your personality is the best, your smile bellisima. Hope you continue to get better, stay sweet always...🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘😘😘🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻We ❤️ you Tina ❤️

So glad to hear that Tina is okay. Pretty scary! I am glad that it wasn't worse. As a nurse, we do tend to minimize our own health issues. You did the right thing by stopping and sticking with her. Tina, be well and take it easy coming back!

Tina, I am glad you are felling better and hope for a full recovery. I hope you don't have what some people I know have what they call Covid Long Hauler symptoms. Then, it could take quite some time. Some people who have been vaccinated or others that have had Covid their bodies reacted differently. I heard of a runner and hiker that since the Vac can't hardly run or hike anymore, so I hope you are on the mends. Best of wishes.

Glad to hear you’re on the mend. I know my wife had a rough 48 hours after each vaccine and i can’t imagine what your body was going through getting actual COVID-19 at the same time. Take it easy and we’ll see you when you’re ready. You two are heros to us “not young but not old” people.

We do miss you Tina but please take your time. I have no doubt you will be back to your bad-ass, hiking, via ferrata slaying self soon enough. Jerry, your a good man! Thanks to both of you for sharing.

Hi Jerry and Tina I was wondering why I haven’t seen you in the vids, Glad your okay Tina, and I do miss you on the videos please feel better and take care of yourself. Thank you for sharing.

Glad to see Tina is on the mend. An inspiration for us all. Thanks to both of you for letting us into your lives. Look forward to your return .

Our very healthy 27 year old son experienced the exact symptoms that you experienced, he is unvaccinated, tested positive for Corona Virus, now when I say healthy , he's incredibly fit , I can't post he's picture here but if you saw him you would say no way. He was hiking one of the popular urban trails and had to be taken off trail by his friends and went to the ER, like you he was hypertensive, tachycardia, SOB, chest pain. Turns out, he had Endocarditis. He's been treating successful and doing great. Happy to know that your 👍 OK, looking forward to your next hiking adventures

I'm glad both of you are fine now . Great to know we will still be seeing Tina as well ! Take care great partnering!!!🤓🤗🤗

As an avid fan of your travel and hikes, I was happy to see T pull through…and as an epidemiologist I also hope there is no long Covid in your future…hang in there, we are with you….(and ps as someone turning 68 I can relate to the diminished capabilities :))

Glad you are doing better Tina. I have missed you in the videos with Jerry. Scary when your health changes so quickly for a healthy person. Have heard of many heart related issues maybe tied to the vaccine but hard to tell. All the best.

Tina! We're so glad you're ok, and you definitely have been and will continue to be missed (Good one Jerry not cutting that part out 😜 ) Definitely feel for you because we know how it is to not be at your usual fitness level... we can tell you're choosing to have a positive attitude but that's not easy. I'm sure most of your diehard fans like us are happy to see you two do whatever hike you feel up to. Doesn't really matter to us, we just find the two of you entertaining and it always brightens our day! Sending speedy recovery vibes your way! -E

I'm so glad Tina is on the mend and her coronaries were clean. It's so funny that I'm just now learning that Tina is a nurse. As a nurse myself, I started watching your channel while I was on a travel contract in Glendale and wanted to explore AZ while I was there. It's funny how you know another nurse when you see one. Without even knowing, I picked up on nurse-vibes from not only Tina, but also you, Jerry. I think it was her use of the "F" word and tendency to not put up with shit. I felt a kindred spirit. I'm glad all is well and y'all are getting back outside.

Tina--Glad to see you are on the mend. "Time is an ocean but it ends at the shore. You may not see me tomorrow" Bob Dylan.

We love your channel and watch regularly - such a personal and incredibly alarming situation you both experienced especially for Tina - we are glad you are okay Tina, definitely time to do as you mentioned with health and adjusting the sails so to speak and we wish you the very best in that Thank you for all your incredible and great commentary videos and look forward to seeing many more All the best sincerely

That would be terrifying to be out on an isolated trail and think you may be having a heart attack with help so far away. SO glad to hear Tina is on the mend. Since you’ve had some father-away trips lately I figured she just wasn’t able to go along, and/or you just needed some “bro” time, lol. Hope she’s back soon. Y’all are my favorite, and since I’m also in Phoenix, I love seeing places I might not find out about on my own, or am just not up to going to on my own, like Battleship Mt, ha!

Oh goodness! I am so sorry to hear about your health setback but happy to have you moving towards awesome blossom health! Big hugs to you and Jerry 🫂 🫂 Be well.

Been missing Tina… always enjoy her comments….definitely keeps you grounded 😂. One of my hiking mates is a nurse who worked Covid wards. A portion of our conversations has been about post Covid complications and after effects. The range of them is astounding…..obviously best wishes for a complete recovery…hope to run into you two sometime in a Mexican Restaurant…..Will be sending a pitcher of Margies your direction !!! Take care.

Your wise cracks are sorely miss Tina. Hope your fitness gets back to where you want it.

God bless and stay well.

Jerry, My girlfriend & I just watched this video. We have been enjoying all of your videos and in fact it was you and Tina that inspired us to go to Zion & Bryce this spring. We wish Tina well and hope she makes a full recovery. It is because of you two that we are now committed to seeing all of our national parks! God Bless you both - be well.

Wow, scary! So glad. You guys are doing ok now. My gf and I live in AZ and love your videos. We appreciate your knowledge, sense of humor and most of all, inspiration. If we see you at a restaurant, margaritas on us!

Prayers for Tina’s full recovery!

So glad you are on the mend (mended by now I hope)!!! Had a similar experience, but I was the patient (my wife is a ex cardio thoracic transplant nurse)..... passed out on a very easy hike (Deems Hill in Phoenix). Recovered after wife dumped cold water down my back and was able to hike back to our truck. Long story short, ended up having a 50-70% blockage in my RCA, no stent, diagnosis of stable angina, and heart disease, and now after 36 sessions of cardiac rehab I am in better shape than I have ever been, and symptoms are gone. Even though I have a family history of heart disease, I am 6 feet tall, weight 170 pounds and considered myself healthy and in decent shape. You can never judge a book by its cover! 😀

Oh my! My BIL had similar symptoms of high blood pressure. "I gotta go lay down NOW!" Hoping they get your meds right, and you are back to flipping the finger to Jerry soon! Thanks for sharing.

i had no idea tina was a nurse ! jerry, i am going to guess your not a doctor . when i was 49 i had throat cancer ! i didnt smoke or drink, was a runner and triathlete in tremendous shape ! doctors told me it would take a year out of my life ! feeding tube for 9 months, very difficult chemo and radiation in patient. as soon as i could i was walking, then biking and finally running. it was a slow process. i felt like i was robbed, a thief stole my health. i was mentally motivated to get my health back and i did. now it feels like a bad dream ! you can do it too, i am rooting for you to recover your health. i predict a successful outcome, tommy montana

So glad to hear she is ok. You guys take it as easy as you need. I appreciate the time and effort that you two put into every one of these videos. Here's to a speedy recovery

I hike Wire Pass to Lee's Ferry every year...and every year...I watch the video you posted 3 years ago in regards...

So glad she is on the mend!

We will miss you Tina! But we know you'll be back stronger than ever. We love your videos.

OMG! The Tiger Lady is now the Tiger Lily!?! Welp you said it, life is certainly unpredictable. However, more or less welcome to the club. Can only speak for myself, but am thoroughly confident speak for hundreds and hundreds who appreciate your channel cuz we too had major bumps in the road where we had to eventually surrender our will to be active and for health reasons now watch other's adventures vs living them. Moderation is key, Thank you for sharing cuz we all need to hear it and\or be reminded. Alaikum Salaam

Glad Tina is on the mend.

Huh. I am a nurse as well. Post covid, losing my ability to hike was my greatest fear. Its been over 2 years now..and judging by our trip to the Smokies last week, we are FINALLY back to ourselves. The up hills still are a beast, but the thru-hikers passing us were ALSO panting and puffing, and we were not short of breath on the flats and downhills.

I appreciate y’all keeping it real in this video, and that you’re working together to get through this. Y’all will be back in the groove, just keep on pushin’ on. Wishing a speedy recovery your way.

I am glad Tina is okay. She is one tough lady and I admire her so much for her adventurous spirit. Thank you for sharing your journey.

Thank you for the update, and I’m so sorry this has been happening. I appreciate this channel so much and adore how the two of you interact. Keep getting better Tina!

Jerry not cheap but look at full red light therapy panels. What this does is boost ATP and cellular mitochondria function. Also load up on creatine because it will increase ATP. Keep up on exercise/ strength train. Good luck Tina you’ll be back on the trail before you know it!!

Glad to see you're figuring it out. Thanks for all your inspiration, it's been great to watch your videos, see your relationship and passion for life.

Thanks for updating us. We have missed you!

Love your channel. Im a hiker and was diagnosed with BHP in Feb 2020. It took about a year of “little scares” mostly in my head, until feeling completely fine. Like you, im taking 2 meds. One difference, HBP runs in my family and i was 65 at the time of my diagnosis. So glad you are better and wish happiness and health, always! Rosie from Dallas

Sending Good vibes, speedy recovery and much love ❤️ to you both 💛

Love you guys and can't express how glad I am to hear you are doing well.. Continue to keep the positive attitude and keep getting better.

No wonder Tina was MIA. Sorry to hear she got sick, but glad she’s back on the trails. My wife and I both experienced something similar after being vaxxed and haven’t felt quite right ever since. All the best to you two and stay safe and healthy.

Love you two, hope you heal

So glad to see you back..we enjoy the banter between the two of you and we love the videos, so DO take it easy, take care of yourselves and laid back are just as awesome...love you guys. Make yourselves the priority!

Prayers to your family!! You guys are the best!…

I absolutely adore you, Tina!! I am so glad you are getting back out there, even on the 'mellower' hikes!!

Love from Colorado. Get better soon Tina.

I like watching the videos of the 2 of you on adventures. I'm glad you're on the road to being back to normal, I wish you the best.

Thank you for sharing. I’m so happy you are recovering. Slow and steady. You both are such a great team.

Your video's have been an inspiration to my wife and I since I just retired. I'm learning from everything you've shared and encouraged to take on some adventures; other's I'll leave to enjoy from your channel. Thank you for sharing such a personal story and thank you for your awesome videos. I'm rooting for your return to 100%.

love your channel, happy to know Tina is on the mend. I watched your battleship mt. video last night… she is always a trooper! 🤝✌️

Oh my goodness!!!!! I have been having a similar experience. Holy smokes! I am an avid hiker, trail runner..have never had any problems with my heart, and after having Covid I was just so weak and fatigued, out of breath doing nothing and chalked it up to asthma, which Ive always had. Then, weird, different pain and heart palpitations began happening, bought an oximeter and tealized my oxygen was fine, but my resting heart rate was 110 to 140 at times! Never worried about my heart before, completely scared the shit out of me. Getting all sorts of tests, next week getting a holster monitor put on to see the irregularities of my new, fast paced hr(used to be around 55 resting), since my bloodwork shows nothing bad. Anyway, I am so sorry you are going through this, it is so frustrating! I pine for my hikes, I am sure you do as well. Sending you positivity and hope you get exponentially stronger and healthier as the days pass!

Thanks for sharing - I definitely had been wondering "where's Tina?". It's sweet how much you two love each other (and try to conceal it with banter). Best wishes for a full recovery Tina! (You already answered my one question - there still will be Mexican! 😉)

Thanks for the update! I just saw this for the first time today and I thought just how fortunate you guys are to have each other and to "watch each other's back!" My wife doesn't care for hiking or backpacking, but never objects when I load up and go. I'm sorry you had to take the jab, Tina. Even if you wanted it, it shouldn't have been forced upon you...not saying that had anything to do with anything. But I know people who were fine, and now they're not. It's good to see you two have a great gift....each other!

How scary! Looking forward to more fun hiking banter with Tina back on the trail.

Glad you're doing much better, Tina. We certainly appreciate you sharing your story. Here's to a healthy future and more videos with you and Jerry.

I was one of the people wondering where you have been. I am glad to hear you are doing better and getting better. Looking forward to seeing many more videos with you in them, Tina!

Love your videos. Thank you for the update. All the best to both of you.

Love you guys! Hope Tina gets well.

Heart issues are scary. Glad you’re coming back. My family has Brugada Syndrome, a genetic mutation. Still active but 3 surviving generations with pacemakers!

Glad that Tina is feeling a lot better. Jerry you are a great support for Tina. You guys rock. 🇺🇸🙏

Glad your on the mend Tina! We’ve missed you!

Wow! Thanks for sharing. Super scary. Praying for a full and quick recovery.

Feel better, Tina. 🤗

Glad to hear Jerry...all the Best to you and Tina...I'm sure she'll be back where she wants to be in due time.

My best wishes and good vibes for Tina to make a full recovery. I look forward to seeing her on the trail again soon. Take care and be strong. All the best,,

Good to hear Tina is ok. Love your channel you to do amazing videos. Both of you stay safe.

So glad you didn't have a heart problem. Feel better soon! Thanks for telling us. ❤

Sending you love and light Tina, hope you get back to 100% soon 🌞

Many prayers, and get well soon!!

Sending you love and healing energy! We all adore you so take good care of yourself and know we're all picturing you healthy and happy!

Really enjoy your guys videos. Hope Tina got a diagnosis and is on her way to recovery.

Best wishes to you both and thanks for sharing. Love Tina''s wise-assery, if that's a word. Glad to see she is on the road to recovery.

Man that’s crazy, glad you’re on the mend though Tina, prayers for you guys.

Enjoy both of you very much, excellent work in putting together your channel. Take care of yourself and each other. From someone who has had heart issues (MI and bypass, etc) I immediately picked up on the heart symptoms. 22 years later I'm still hiking and doing trail work. Blessings to you both.

So glad Tina is doing well. Thank you for sharing your life with all of us. 😀

Tina, hopefully a quick recovery. It’s tough to know we are getting older and things start to happen. I love your attitude of taking it slow and let’s back out there. Hope to run into you both someday at a slot canyon.

You two are a hoot to watch lol!! Sorry to hear that you had to go through that. It is good that your wife is fine and will be ok. Well wishes to you both. Looking forward to more of your videos. Stay safe yourself 🤙

Thank you for sharing and good to know that Tina is on the mend. Easier is better! Just don’t stop seeking adventure. Be safe and get better. I was thinking of you two as we were doing the Upper Cathedral Valley drive. Tina’s the driver so we need her to get better. Keep on going from Lynn and Jessica ❤ Keep us posted and give us a shout if your in our neck of the woods. (Montrose Colorado). 😀😀😀😀😀

I’m so sorry you guys, prying for your full recovery. There is so much unknown about the covid vaccine . They hid so much from the public it’s scary. I do hope you have no long term effects. A long time friend of mine died the night of his second dose of heart inflammation. No med history. So that freaked me out to say the least. Just talking of it got me kicked off some social media. Again prayers for Tina and hope you guys stay healthy. Thanks for sharing.

Thank goodness! My friends and I LOVE Tina. So glad y'all have a treatment plan in place.

New to your channel as of today but I’ve already bonded with you guys virtually. It’s both kind and brave of you to share this video. Glad things are sorted out.

I just saw this video, after a year of this scary experience. I’m sorry this happened to Tina and you, which definitely made you concerned and maybe confused at the same time. And I’m happy that nothing serious happened to Tina and she seems be much better now. We love your adventures and sharing of your beautiful life together. Stay safe and explore more 😄

Wishing you the best. We miss you, Tina.✌️