I’m doing my first hiking overnight camping this month because of your films. Wanting to live more healthy and your films are inspiring! Hope to film some stuff too :-) Thanks for doing these films. I’ve never camped before. You inspired me to.
I just got home..literally 30 mins ago home here in Oregon. Just spent 15 days on Catalina. We actually have generations of islander family there. The snack bar at the baseball field is named after our grandma. I absolutely love this place. I am now back home in Oregon on the coast here in Bandon and the cool climate has hit me w a sharp reality check. Again, what a well done video. I just swam at Shark Harbor by the two rocks and the boats there. At 13:35 at the very right edge of the screen is a plant. Just 3 days ago I had set my backpack there and spent the day swimming at Isthmus. Thanks for the great video and it really makes me sad leaving but this video in its entirety allows me to think about the amazing journey I just had. Thank you...
I work at an outdoor store so all of my co-workers are hikers and gear heads and I have recommended this channel to each and every single one of them. We all love your peaceful and then informative videos
I was born and raised and Catalina island. Recently after 22 years living there I moved away. And let me tell you how homesick this video made me. Absolutely perfect video. The music , the drone footage. Everything. I appreciate this more than anyone else on here. Thank you.
I really appreciate you doing this. The thing I kept telling myself while watching was "If he can do it so can I." It's like no matter what is going on in the world you can't let that stop you from living.
I grew up in Avalon on Catalina and when this video popped up on my feed I HAD to click! You did such a good job of capturing its beauty. I miss it so much now I want to cry.
Thank you for helping me find the courage to venture out solo. I’ve always relied on others to accompany me in the outdoors for fear of the unknown, but your videos show that it’s possible to both survive and have fun with your own company. Keep inspiring :)
I'll say this if no one else has, your on the way to 1mill subs. Content is great and true. Keep doing your thing, calm relaxing vibes and definitely motivation to hike more. Thank you Sir !!!!
I liked all the little clips at the end Kraig, that’s a good touch. People can skip if they aren’t interested, but many of us will enjoy the “extras” that don’t make the main cut. Thanks for sharing the hikes!
Kraig, beautiful video! Those coast shots were absolutely stunning! Thanks for sharing and answering every question I had in the after section! Can’t wait to see your next one in WA!
Hope you enjoyed your short stay on my home. Living in LA I've never gone to Catalina so definitely loved your idea and cinematography of this film. You do need to come back once the pandemic ends and head out to Channel Islands National Park and hike the beautiful islands. Santa Cruz is the biggest island with lots of hiking trails but my favorite island is Santa Rosa island just behind it. The beautiful desserted white sand beaches and the amazing hikes through the Torrey pines forests. I loved my time there. Just a great place to visit and camp.
I grew up on the Island and hiked every trail there was as a kid. Hiking for me is no longer in the cards, I appreciate the great video and drone work and the spectacular scenery. I'm homesick. Great Job!
Thank you. When I was 25 years old 42 years ago I went there with a doctor friend ( I was a student ) on his sail boat. I was so sick had to get a hotel 🏨 and go back on big commercial to San Pedro. Memories. Many thanks. You are a 😎 guy. Keep it up. Always have to eat that burger eh should have had a bison burger 🍔 revenge !
I really love that you take some time to explain things after the silent film sections of your vids. What it was like, what you used, the gear, what you wished would have been different, all of that. I appreciate it. Now I want to look up that travel show you mentioned.
I grew up going to Catalina as a kid. Haven't been back in about 20 or so years. Glad you got to hike & enjoy the island. I definitely need to do this one!
Kraig, because of your channel and videos, I’m walking/hiking the entire Camino de Santiago over 36 days at the end of August. Thx for the motivation!!
I just recently put the Trans-Catalina Trail on my hiking list. I want to save this one for either Winter/early Spring to avoid the heat. Loved all of your advice for planning this one. Super helpful!
Going on Monday. Thanks for the video. Man you are a beast hiking 20 miles a day. I have been working on hiking this past year with over 600+ miles under my boots in full pack. I have only been able to go 13 miles at most in a day. I believe I am ready for this. Thanks for the video.
Beautiful Kraig. Great work! It is definitely a different and weird hike. You never really feel that you are in the backcountry so to speak. I couldn't imagine doing it in the summer. You are a beast. lol I'm with you...I prefer the mountains, but in the late winter when everything is green, it is really beautiful on the island.
Thank you for the content you make, helps me a lot. Makes it easier for me to study, having this on the table and just looking at it occasionally. Love!
Watching some of this footage with the classical music in the background actually really reminded me of The Trip to Spain/Greece! And then you mentioned it at the end, I can definitely see the inspiration! Great vid Kraig!
Awesome video! We just finished this hike a couple days ago and I can't believe you brought just 1 liter of water on that loop from Two Harbors to Two Harbors. I brought 3L for that section and was worried it wasn't enough. First half to Parsons Landing was rough, going up, and down. Great stuff, Kraig!
This video clearly shows all the reasons why i am a die hard fan of hiking. I've always found it difficult to put into words why. Now i just can say - watch this! :)
That scene in the end with the bottle of wine and cheese on the patio at the end of the hike was priceless! I've been to Catalina Island last year, and your trail hike looks inspiring! Something I'd like to try next time I'm there. Enjoying your videos.
That's definitely a barren, exposed hike. I'm in LA and have flown my small plane into Catalina several times, walking along parts of the trail nearby. Enjoy the videos. Super relaxing.
Very cool hike Kraig 👍😊🏃🏻 always enjoy your videos and your comments. I like your idea of adding in more typical tourist places and things to see and do. I do this on my trips also. Trying to learn more about the location and people is a big help before visiting so that I hopefully don’t miss an awesome opportunity 😎🎥🌎❤️👍😊🏃🏻♂️🎈thanks for sharing and safe travels
Ronald Reagan used to call baseball games from Catalina, then he went over to Hollywood and became an actor, and the rest is history. We had the great fortune of staying with friends who owned a home in Avalon a few years ago. Thanks for bringing back such great memories.
Your videos are perfect! Exactly what I'm looking with hiking videos, simple yet full of emotion just from the vast landscapes as well as little valuble monents like pouring the wine and having coffee. I'm blown away by the drone shots too and the music choice is lovely! Thank you ♥️
Great depiction of the Trans Catalina. I use to live and work teaching kids about marine life of on the island pre pandemic and hope to return in February. It is definitely a very sun exposed hike and most people tend to hike it in the spring/ early summer while Catalina is full of green foliage and wildflowers. The Bison on there are no joke, they have them charge us and our work vehicles a few times. Glad to see all the footage from this hike, man I miss living there.
You have inspired my husband and me ☺️ we will start our first hike in Utah. We have learned so much from your videos from food to clothing etc. Thank you for your videos !
Just hiked this trail in early July. It was a bit of a boring hike, not much to see most of the time, and it was hot with no shade from the Sun so it was BRUTAL! I did enjoy the trails along the coast, and Little Harbor was really fun to be at. The water was refreshing and the rocks were fun to jump into. Glad to hear your take on it! Avalon was a neat city.
im just genuinely so happy you got to visit all these beautiful places. i hope it does bring peace to you just as how your videos bring a sense of peace to us.
I'm originally from California and living in Arizona and I have been feeling especially homesick recently. Thank you for this video. I know it's not but it feels like it came at just the right moment and for me.
Yes, your videos are inspirational. I have always wanted to do this but been afraid to go alone, and I started solo road-trip car camping/hiking in July thanks to you and can't get enough of it. Love every bit about it. Hope to start doing some of your trails in the future once I work my way up!
"new Taylor swift is fire" YESSSSSS :) Also I do love this format where there's silent video for the hike and then the talks about the experience. Super helpful and makes me wanna go on one of these hikes!!!
Watching this reminded me of my trek back in 2019 with my dog. It was not as dry as your trek due to the unusual amount of rainfall we had that time of year. Definitely brought a smile to my face watching you stop and camp at the same places. Enjoyed reminiscing while watching this.
Well done video. I spent a couple of summers there at the Catalina Marine Science Center 51 years ago. The Isthmus was much less developed in those days. Memories.
These videos are very relaxing. I like the way you are editing these videos. 1st part only contain natural sound and 2nd part is very detailed guide. Thanks for making them. Keep it up
Omg. Your end commentary/clips are life! You've captured my mental stages during hikes! It's funny what your mind wanders off to when all you have are open spaces before you!!
Another great vid Kraig! I really like this format you’ve got going. After the wordless, meditative first part it’s really interesting to get a breakdown of the hike with the all trails map plus the other info like cost and logistics. And then I appreciate the comedic b roll stuff at the end. Altogether it’s a great combo! Looking forward to the next one.
I watch this video at 9.30 pm in Indonesia, south east asia, on my sofa, after a very tiring 12 working hour. It calms me down. It’s so beautiful. Keep inspiring pal
I enjoyed this video so much. I don't think the power and telephone lines are distracting. It gives me a sense of civilisation. It feels alive, for a lack of description despite the whole trail is a dessert island.
As someone who lives in Long Beach, where most people take the boat from to get there, this was the coolest notification to get. Catalina is awesome and if anyone is thinking about going once the chaos has subsided, I’m definitely recommending it.
I thoroughly enjoy your content, videos, edits and the way you do provide a better way to understand your inside of mind. Love it and enjoy it keep it up. Kudos and pushing us to go out and explore.
You even made this island look amazing. . lol. . Enchantments from Catalina Island, now that's an extreme transition of scenery for the better. Hope you got a Core Zone permit. Love your style all the effort you put into these little cinimatic gems.
The videos of your hikes are always very inspiring. Great work with the camera, it's a lot of hiking three or more times the same thing. Also love your ambient music, and the infos at the end.
I honestly find your videos so relaxing.. especially with all that is going on now days.. glad your still making videos and traveling let's me travel without leaving the house truly amazing.. thanks for taking me along on your vacations
Great video Kraig. Just enjoying a Sunday morning watching it with some good coffee. Thank you! (Also you've redeemed Catalina from being the pos OS on my mac). And YES you definitely deserved that spendy hotel at the end, perfect.
Super Nostalgia! Did this trail two years ago in early spring and it was entirely green grass as far as the eye could see. Also much cooler from the sound of it. Recognized so much, though I admit to doing it much slower over 5 days to get to go play in the towns and along the beach. That fog though is no joke, especially along the ridges where the wind whips through.
I did this hike a few years ago, it is hot and treeless! And that was in March, can't imagine doing it in the summer. Those bison are no joke, I had to make quite a few detours into the prickly pears to get around them. Really enjoy your channel, looking forward to your next adventure.
thanks for the vid...i liked how you kept it informative at the end and just let people enjoy it with some soft music. I went to catalina in 6th grade on a school field trip and i hope to go back one day. I went snorkeling and saw some full on bat rays! lol...it was one of the best experiences i've had.
Another beautiful, moving piece. Totally and completely inspires me to get out tomorrow.. I was already planning a hike, but maybe.. a little longer. Thank you for these, Kraig. Your art is impactful.
your films are inspiring, Kraig. Im heading out west this week to some real hiking, Montana and Wyoming have been something I've looked forward to for years and your films pushed me over the top. safe hikes man!
I have been watching your videos for a few years now. You have really gotten good at painting a picture with your video edits. I love these videos of these trail trips. Nice job my friend.
