This comment is correct insofar as it roughly captures what my personal vision for this channel is. It is not a hiking channel, but I am currently hiking.
BRAVO! BRAVO! The artistry in this segment is incredible - the sounds, perspective, glimpses of light, swirling of branches. Truly beautiful! Mini vignettes of emotion and movement. Like peeping through a keyhole to see the magic! I was inhaling the pine, decomposing leaves, and damp…What you are doing has become not just a gift to others, but a true talent. Bravo again from the ATL!
Someone commented on Ramdino’s channel about how much people who are “rushing” through their hikes (I.e. you and the CYTC) are missing so much. I have to laugh. The commenter obviously doesn’t follow your channel. There is NO one on trail as fully immersed in their experience as you are, imo. So grateful for you sharing it with us.
Ramdino actually told the commenter that Jaru was taking it all in and seeing quite a lot. So Ramdino let him know that Definitely Jaru was really seeing quite a bit.
I didn’t see the comment, but it is quite funny. The person who hikes fast still sees a lot, but in a different way. In some senses, we are less connected because for example we do not sit still at a pond for an extended lunch. But in other senses, we are more connected because we hike at night, early in the morning and camp at night cowboy style under the stars. There are many ways to hike deeply.
Over the course of this journey you have evolved. The quality of your videos continue to improve in terms of capturing the beauty of nature, quality of commentary, the extent of self-awareness, and exposing the stark wildness / ruggedness of the AT. Good on you!
Great assessments! Wow. Just wow. Old as the hills means something there. There is just a spirit to them from time gone by. A knowingness of things we fail to see…. Your bird was a Hermit Thrush. They are lower level, under brush birds. Not always easy to see. You then had a barred owl, a cardinal,back to the hermit thrush…..and a nice photo capture of a loon! Beautiful experience… Watch for that moose!
Watching you become more and more connected; in every sense of the word, as you step through the forest- and almost "time" if you catch my drift, makes watching your journey a truly enchanting experience. Feeling the mountains, they allow you to pass. Is it because they know you respect them? Could be. The scent of humans... when I get back from a week in the Olympics, the smell that hits my nostrils at the TH makes me nauseous and a bit sad. But I have to say, I spent some years of my youth in a logging truck in Central WA mountains- the sound of a jake brake (especially in a Cummins engine) is one of my favorite sounds. Not nearly as wonderful as the whoosh of a ravens wing, or his chatter from a lone snag at 6000' during sunrise. But a welcme sound indeed. 😉 Courage is a calculated risk. Brave enough to walk to the edge, smart enough not to jump in. I hope the mountains help you get all the way to Katahdin! You deserve such an accomplishment. Stay strong. 💜
Yes, I do believe the mountains allow you to pass through. I’ve hiked sections now where hundreds of trees were snapped in half like twigs. Even if you successfully hiked a mountain, it does not mean you could have hiked that mountain on its angriest night. That’s why nobody ever conquers a mountain; it’s always that the mountain allowed you through.
This video was magical! And the Hermit Thrush call that you captured (well done!) provided a perfect soundtrack to the mystery of the forest. As you immerse yourself in this hike, literally breaking trail as the first thru hiker of 2024 to get this far, your videos reflect the awe, challenge and mystery of hiking solo in the wilderness. Thanks for taking us along with you in these immersive videos. Much appreciation!
Your thoughts on scary... and food... well marked blazes... and ~ your tuned in sense of smell. Thank you for sharing. Your AT hike is a special journey to watch; and I especially soak up your feelings. The night hike - following a moose??? would have freaked me out. I hope you get a photo of some of those birdies singing or calling. Every good wish for you.
This is easily some of the best hiking content on youtube right now. So real. Thank you so much for the work you put into these videos man. Looking forward to your opinion on my home state NH
I think that you are threading the needle between safety and completing your mission really well. Being scared like that is mentally exhausting and makes hard terrain even more difficult. Plus no micro spikes. I pray NH somehow shows you som mercy with the amount of snow. I have heard that mahoosuc notch has 4 to 5 feet of snow yet. I don’t know this as fact though. You’re doing great bud, keep it up!
Man, your journey is just so exciting to me. I anticipate each update. In my younger, healthy days, I did the things you are doing, so I know what it's like. Keep on keeping on.
Yes, it’s a honest way of conveying both the real-time emotional response to a situation or thought, while also seeing the more reflective take by the same person on that same thought/situation/emotion. I’ve seen this in another video (non-hiking). It adds depth to the content.
I watched a video this afternoon explaining your equipment preferences, etc.. Now I can't locate it. I appreciated the opportunity to learn.. I would love to watch it again..
Shew, you take to many chances 😊 Its absolutely true that the government stole their land 😢 Stay safe out there!! One of my favorite hikers.🚶♂️➡️🚶♂️➡️🚶➡️👍
Im super intrested and excited to hear your thoughts on the "energy" of some of the sections of the PCT. Im following a few hikers out there currently, one who moves super fast like you. They have commented on the energy of a few mountains. Even through video, some of those spots look creepy. Roadrunner in particular has commented on the negative comments she's received to "slow down", "take it all in". She, like you, is fully invested and thoroughly enjoying herself. Its awesome hearing your perspective.
I’m going to be moving even faster on the PCT. I’m certain I’ll receive that criticism. I will definitely comment on it when it happens. And I will obviously comment on more or less whatever is on my mind.
@@JaruWalks if you don't find it by the time you hit Kennebunk, your window might be slim. Ask around the resupplies, they usually have it around for tourist farming. Good luck.
Trails in Vermont are not maintained for winter use, and winter just barely ended (we had plenty of snow in April). Trail and shelter maintainers - nearly all volunteers - don't get started until close to Memorial Day.
Yes, I met some of them getting started with their work that morning. I was more commenting on the quality of the blazing at the top of Killington (which is truly poorly marked and dangerous) as well as the blazing directly after rutland which is likewise poorly blazed. Blazing is a separate issue from seasonal maintenance.
@@JaruWalksI am so so happy i came across you been following a few other hikers for weeks now but you my friend have tye bwstest vlogs,, You are taking time to show the beauty of the forest and its silence allowing your viewers to virtually experience being out there in the woods I SO WISH I CAN DO THAT BUT I AM A CAREGIVER TO MY DISABLED CHILD AND LOCKED IN THIS BLOODY HOUSE 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 Hike on brother and be safe
@@BicheBug1996 thanks, comments like this are motivating to me, part of the motivation for filming and editing when I’m so busy is to share the experience with people who want to do what I’m doing but aren’t able to because they are doing some other form of good, exactly such as yourself.
I was hoping somebody would know. Awesome, thank you for identifying. The first time I heard it, it was entrancing. A marvelous state bird if so. And I still have never seen it.
Stolen? Conquered. Like they conquered it before from someone who conquered it before from someone who did in fact do so before and before and before forever and it will be conquered again and again and again. >A European. Thanks for the video!
