I’ve so enjoyed all your hiking episodes, and look forward to your further adventures. We hike Big Bend N.P. every first weekend in November, if you care to join us. It’s very rugged, and very vertical, but the camp site on the South Rim of the Chisos Mountains is spectacular. The Terlingua Chili Cook-Off that week is a bonus, with live music, chili judging, and lots of shenanigans. Come on Down!
Wow, Jessie, what a tough night and day. It saddens me to see you going through these difficulties. I’ve had several encounters with deranged individuals. It’s a very traumatic experience. After yesterday’s majestic mountain views, what a let down. Your feet look like any further hiking will be very painful. I hope you can get some rest, and heal up, emotionally and physically.
Good job don't give up and think you're right about picking more specific time windows to go do sections, like hike as much as you can in two weeks , there is youtube stories of couples that took whole decade to finish it ; it's your hike so enjoy it ; as long as you want ; it was amazing to see you handle that scary experience and remind us good men to make a tramily more often to make the ladies out there feel more safe ; you did so good in that video to explain , thanks ,have a great life back home now.
Enjoy your videos very much. You made a sound decision about getting off IMHO. Watching some NOBO PCT hikers, the fires are indeed pretty bad and hiking those areas would turn into a logistical nightmare. Glad you are home safe and sound. Look forward to future videos from you.
when 2 lane road tru Columbia gorge was built 1910....people were driving model t cars...eagle creek trail was built to get them something to do....proud. heritage...so well designed
The Amtrak from Portland to Chicago took about 48hr and then I stayed a night in Detroit before flying back home. I’ve always wanted to take a long distance train trip, so it was quite the adventure!
Well, my first thought was your decision to get off trail was not a “quit on a bad day, rather it was a joint and considered decision and, given your description of the situation, turned out to be the best decision. Second thought, we are for the most part social animals and sharing experiences, I believe, is important. That doesn’t mean we hike with someone all day long or maybe even for a few days but what is does mean is we like to share our experiences and hear about the experience of others. Third thought, and you alluded to this, look at what you learned. Those snow experiences were classrooms where you got to test and even expand your boundaries. Having that information will be of great importance for when you are considering your next adventure. Finally, all in all this seemed to be a great experience for you and growing is good!! I’ll look forward to your next outing.
Hi Jessie aka 🍯🐝 Thanks for sharing your SOBO section hike and sharing your Casio watch.. so we could guess what time it says. Hope to see you again on RU-vid. --Stone
as someone who can no longer hike, and will never get the chance to see the beautiful northwest, i want to thank you for sharing your time out there. be happy, and hopefully one day we will see you adventuring again!
Your MS family is very proud of you and yes you should be proud of yourself. Life is really all about the experiences and the adventures you take along the way. You are living life to the fullest. Gosh we can't wait to see you. And I can't wait to watch your next adventure unfold.❤❤
Thanks for sharing your great adventure with us including the traveling. Again, as an "OJ" (Original Jessie) subscriber, I commend you for your videography and editing skills which have come a long way since you started the channel with your AT thru-hike announcement. I look forward to your future videos of hiking or other journeys/adventures.👏🏆👍
PCT was challenging for SOBOs this year for sure! While it is a bummer to see your journey end, it totally makes sense to not want to continue alone; that is exactly why I got off trail myself. Thanks for sharing your story. It is reassuring to know that I am not the only one who decided to cut the trek short for a variety of similar reasons. Hopefully you make it back out this way again sometime :)
Was this at the small “campground” (4~6 tent spots) just south of road @ Lolo Pass? Mile 2116.9? I planned to camp at that site last year while hiking SOBO in Aug. Crossed the road at dusk, just before getting to the campground. On the road was a lone guy in the driver seat of a Sprinter van that did not look like a camper van. Vehicle pointed @ trailhead. Did not look like a hiker or outdoorsman and he was smoking a cig. With this being only a few hundred feet from the otherwise empty tent campground, at dusk, just me & him…I was freaked out. Despite the darkness & low moon illumination I decided to keep hiking south, to get away from creepy dude. Did the 3mi up Bald Mtn Spur & silently set up cowboy camp about 10pm @ mi 2114.1 next to Top Spur Junction near a couple other tents. I stayed quiet & didn’t use white light to set up. (Turns out Top Spur is a way nicer camp spot anyway than the road site) Most likely the creepy dude was just some guy waiting to pick up a hiker friend, or getting away from the stress of civilization for a few hrs. But when my spidey sense tingles, I usually listen even if my logic brain says it’s probably fine. This was the only time on the whole PCT I ever felt even remotely unsafe due to humans. And it was right around (or exactly) the spot you’re describing. Maybe there is something about that little stretch of trail. (I see another commenter said it’s near multiple trailheads & busy.)
Great hike, bro! Those are some wild experiences and memories that most people won't ever have. You're an inspiration, and unless some of these keyboard warriors walk a couple thousand miles in your shoes then their negative opinions are invalid. We're proud of you! Here's to making the most of life, and going on the adventures it presents you!
I like your videos, but do you think you could give us another forty reasons for stopping. Actually, I knew it was doomed as soon as you said you had to fear men. Stay strong, get a hiking partner, and get back on a trail.
"Maybe Jessie will hike again." Perfect phrasing. You've got one of the most relatable, "normal" hiker channels on YT, and I hope there are more adventures in your future. Thanks for bringing us along again!
