The Depressing TRUTH about the Pacific Crest Trail that NOBODY wants to hear…

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Frozen from Outdoor Adventures joins the show to talk about his upcoming thru hike of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT 2024). He previously hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2019, and is now taking his talents to the Pacific Crest Trail. We talk about what he is nervous about, what gear changes he's made, and how he is planning on dealing with the depressing reality that the Pacific Crest Trail will probably catch on fire while he's out there.
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Trail Tales episode 172 (Kyle Hates Hiking podcast)
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@aaronwinter447 4 месяца назад

Would LOVE a food episode. Everyone talks gear, but the food is so much weight and cost and really makes/breaks you.

@rachellebrooke4614 12 дней назад

I Agree

@lizzbarrett8892 4 месяца назад

Starting the AT in April and I can confirm I want to puke but also just want to start the trail already, at the same time. Feeling a strange duality of emotions rn lol

@trailtalespod 4 месяца назад

best of luck out there!

@aaronwinter447 4 месяца назад

The puke part goes away within your first 5 mins on trail. Good luck and remember to have fun first.

@rockytopwrangler2069 4 месяца назад

...For the excessive sun , issue use an umbrella ,, not only blocks UV ,, but will create about 10 degree cooler temp on body ....

@kristymoore7052 3 месяца назад

I’ve had a hard time with my sun umbrella, the hands free parts aren’t the greatest.

@CharlesBlank 4 месяца назад

6:37 frozen crying and kissing the sign. The kid looking at him like wtf. Kid has no clue what he’s been through the past few months.

@frolege1 4 месяца назад

Frozen mentioned the shit food as a learning lesson … agree with him. So many hikers eat like crap. It’s understandable because of the nature of the challenge.

@cryptowealthonyt 4 месяца назад

Literally two of my favorites! Let's goooo!

@bearanoia673 4 месяца назад

Thru hiking is the ultimate test of being able to adapt to the twists & turns that happen when you're out there. Frozen, please dont be so much of a purist that you won't adapt by flipping, as needed, to complete as much of the trail as you can! Do what you must to complete the most miles!

@rayosunshine 4 месяца назад

Good luck Frozen. Hope you can get through the fires. Game of Thrones, Fire and Ice. 🔥🌊

@amynapier3551 4 месяца назад

Great conversation. Frozen, hope you have many, happy trails ahead. You've got this.

@jaketews938 3 месяца назад

I remember when you first mentioned that you were going to make this second channel, but I never really gave it much thought. I really liked this episode! And I really want to watch all the other videos you have on this channel now!

@michelepurington3227 2 месяца назад

Found the channel on youtube, but have been listening on Spotify on my weekend training hikes. Testing my new gear, pack weight, get my body ready. I've gotten soft after years doing the corporate hustle. Finally have a full month of vacation time. Tminus 20 days till I hit the entire LT for the 2nd time! Going solo this time and I am pumped!!

@BearTrekAdventures 4 месяца назад

Nice episode! Fan of both or your channels. Perfect timng for me as I'm starting the PCT a couple days after him. Your spot on about the mindset of the closures - can see how that would really screw with the mental game!

@trailtalespod 4 месяца назад

Best of luck out there!

@BearTrekAdventures 4 месяца назад

@@trailtalespod Thanks Kyle!

@Mikehastohike 4 месяца назад

I’m hiking the PCT also this year mid March start. I live outside of Burney, I was going to say Old Station through the hat creek rim can be hot and brutal. Watch for afternoon thunderstorms also since the area is so exposed.

@thefisherking78 4 месяца назад

Fascinating listening to this. I'm moving (back, though many years removed) to Western WA soon and really looking forward to the trails. I've already tagged some PCT segments and am thinking about doing trail angel stuff on days off. Would be wild to see one of these guests and serve them hot food or supplies on a random day 😜

@SmokeyDukems 4 месяца назад

I’m on the way back to the car from a 20 mile camp and listening to this podcast. I read a couple of comments that said Kyle is talking too much let frozen talk more or the guest talk more and to me I’ve gotten a pretty equal talking experience from both frozen has asked Kyle a lot of questions and Kyle has responded and, it almost seems like two friends, talking more than just a podcast which I’ve thoroughly enjoyed on the way back through these woods

@tommyslavic898 4 месяца назад

On the tents and hammocks: Got a DD Bivvy Hamock which you can use as a hammock but also with two trekking poles can also be converted into a 1 person tent. Mount tarp if needed. About 600g.

@jaredgates4310 4 месяца назад

The logo change is hilarious. I'm hoping to hike the JMT this year, but definitely not in May.

@kristymoore7052 3 месяца назад

I’m hiking the JMT this year! NOBO, only way to get a permit, otherwise I’d play the real lottery.

@sunflowersadie543 4 месяца назад

Great interview guys. 😂

@trailtalespod 4 месяца назад

Thanks for watching!

@perrythorvig6446 4 месяца назад

I can't believe it has been five years since Frozen did the AT. Go man.

@AmericanDrainWorks 4 месяца назад

i saw translescent colored scorpions on trail while night hiking. no rattle snakes, one bobcat or lynx (super cool), lots of lizards. 2022 desert heat was horrible. but night hiking changed everything. there are parts of the desert that I definitely want to hike again during winter. it was hard to hike thru some areas in the heat carrying sooo much water. you are right, harder and harder to hike the entire trail in one season due to fire closures and now due to the sierra snow. Frozen, it was good to see you. I followed you on the AT. Be careful on Baden Powell (trail gets sketchy if there is snow..from the top along the crest, vere to the left- the trail does end up going down on the left side..if there is snow, the right of the crest exposure makes the snow on the right side along the crest, dangerous) and San Jacinto (wind & snow). Watch san jan jon report, carry your micro spikes & your ice ax ....you will see patches of snow along the way in the mountains in the desert... I hosted someone last year who came over from France...he said he never carried more than a liter through the desert, 2023.. love your attitude. enjoy your pct hike. looking forward to following your journey..

@jillvanbodegom-smith8461 2 месяца назад

Seems like a really nice guy!

@TheReptileGoth 3 месяца назад

There are scorpions out in the desert (and other areas) of California, but the highest chance of encountering them will be from dusk to dawn.

@Mosshikes 4 месяца назад

Sierras are getting a huge dump of snow today. Its going to be an interesting season.

@indiaandrews6996 3 месяца назад

Return to the Sierra during July or August to hike the JMT. It’s a completely different trail for scenery.

@zakkmiller8242 4 месяца назад

If this dude was able to leave his wife and toddler behind to take a 6 month solo vacation, id say he gets to do whatever tf he wants every single day, on trail or not hahaha. And hell yeah im a jealous dad typing this, very butt hurt and envious lol. Love to see the success Kyle. You deserve it bro.

@trailtalespod 4 месяца назад

Thanks man! You'll get your chance

@zakkmiller8242 4 месяца назад

just waiting on this nest to empty lol@@trailtalespod

@Lilllingstoner 4 месяца назад

July is perfect time to come visit WA

@thisbeem2714 Месяц назад

It really is the only month I love it up there. Having grown up there I prefer to visit in July or beginning of August. It’s always a crap shoot though.

@tajos703 4 месяца назад

Hi Kyle, …just some listener feedback. I hope the “dramatic lead in cliff hanger stop halfway through the sentence” doesn’t become a regular stylistic intro. Another popular RU-vidr does this, & though his content is great, I find it very grating. Otherwise loving your channel & stories & success!

@Attemptedvelocity 3 месяца назад

There is a 40k mah battery bank I really like it's big enough to charge everything you would need. Get rechargeable batteries for everything.

@AmandaDouin 4 месяца назад

Great job! I love the input from you Kyle and your style of engaging with your guests. I also love your humor and realness you bring. I think it quite entertaining when you throw in the occasional f bomb. I feel that critical feedback from some is uncalled for and should be kept to themselves. If you’re specifically asking for ideas for improvement that’s one thing. Easy to listen to, and I appreciate your genuine responses to your guests stories. Thanks for the video!

@Duckling08 3 месяца назад

Well said

@musingwithreba9667 4 месяца назад

I'm pretty sure Les Stroud would be proud of your mouse trapping skills 😂 he always likes hearing about how people learn from his shows. I'm going to see him in a small venue concert next month, if I get a chance to talk to him I'll tell him 😊 Best of luck on your PCT adventure Frozen!

@hiyawaskuh1810 4 месяца назад

Genuine loud LOL at the peeing at trail days scenario

@alyishiking 4 месяца назад

Plex Solo gang! We love smol spaces.

@rockytopwrangler2069 4 месяца назад

... yes ,, winter hiking can suck ,,, but winter camping can be awesome ,, a few days or more with a hot tent is awesome ....

@michaelseymour7211 3 месяца назад

I like his t-shirt.

@alyishiking 4 месяца назад

A nest of mice fell out of the rafters of a picnic table pavilion on the AT in Maryland, as I was eating my dinner at said picnic table. A nearby hiker proceeded to stomp on all the baby mice as mama escaped. I wasn't sure whether to be happy or traumatized.

@trailtalespod 4 месяца назад

😂😂

@thefisherking78 4 месяца назад

That's horrifying

@sagittarius3363 4 месяца назад

What was the name of the REI sun hoodie you both liked?

@TexasRoast 4 месяца назад

Had a guy in the year I did my PCT attempt named 9 liters, lol.

@andymytys 4 месяца назад

Best sun hoody out there IMO is the Jolly Gear Triple Crown Button Down. I’ve had mine for three years and can’t say enough good things about it. I’ve compared it to the OR Echo, various Patagonia sun shirts, Columbia PFGs, REI Sahara, etc. I even have a dark color Jolly hoody and thought it would lose to lighter colored fabrics for sure, in terms of keeping me cool. Nope! Jolly hoody is durable (looks brand new after over 1000 miles under a loaded pack), I can’t stink it out (OR Echo smells nasty after less than ten miles), it keeps me cool, dries fast, and the Customer Service is first rate. The colors change each year. I liked the green in the original run, and year-2 had some wilder colors. Year-3 (this year) has a nice green so I ordered another one. It turns out the fabric had an issue where the pattern rubbed/washed out with use. So Jolly fixed the issue, and is shipping everyone who received defective shirts (cosmetic issue) new shirts for free, including shipping. Doesn’t want the old shirts back. That’s what I call Customer Service.

@user-zo8ck6kg1n 4 месяца назад

Does anyone use lightweight snowshoes in the Sierras? Like for completing that section of the PCT I mean.

@coryczerwinski4456 4 месяца назад

I'm worried about water for sure. I'm curious about hazards hypothermia, ticks, poisonous spiders &snakes(scorpions?),mountain lions and Bears. I thru-hiked the AT in 2020.

@rosscampbell4884 4 месяца назад

Not a lot of snow this year so far

@DWNY358 4 месяца назад

Unfortunately for early season PCT thru-hikers, the Sierra's are getting pummeled by snow this weekend - 12 feet or more are possible.

@thisbeem2714 Месяц назад

Dang, that sounds like flip flop hiking conditions.

@MISCIFMAKER 4 месяца назад

Pnw just hit with 10 ft of snow in sierras impossible to do a nobo starting that early. Maybe a sobo no way not this year not any year. Beside takn a zero flight out n back its not a thru hike. Do oregin hop to wa n do cali last on that schedule. 🎉

@skunksdoinglaundry 4 месяца назад

Kyle... "I skip sections because excuses." Also Kyle... "I'm a thru-hiker."

@thisbeem2714 Месяц назад

🙄

@saskhiker3935 4 месяца назад

Difference between Frozen and you Kyle is Frozen is a dad and yeah it would be very freeing to be without a toddler.

@rockytopwrangler2069 4 месяца назад

... Hey ,, there's that Kyle guy ....... Heard he gives "Trail Tale" .......

@rockytopwrangler2069 4 месяца назад

... Oh Yeah !! ... Already Subscribed !! .... Love listening to your B**sh#t .....

@Duckling08 3 месяца назад

Washington is the best of the three states you will go through 😁

@frolege1 4 месяца назад

That guy must have some supportive wife.

@ecm958 4 месяца назад

Maybe she just doesn't like him.

@thefisherking78 4 месяца назад

Or just doesn't want him around 😏

@thisbeem2714 Месяц назад

Or she’s used to not having his help in the first place so him being gone is just easier.

@user-rv9hx3ft6l 4 месяца назад

Scorpions are nocturnal

@rockytopwrangler2069 4 месяца назад

... Hey Frozen ,, What chair are you taking ?? ..

@FrozensAdventures 4 месяца назад

lol NONE!

@bearanoia673 4 месяца назад

😂

@tadghsmith1457 4 месяца назад

If you don't hike the entire PCT due to fire closures do you still get a certificate to say you did it?

@thefisherking78 4 месяца назад

I'll print you one for $20

@PhoenixGenesis 4 месяца назад

How can you interview someone about the PCT who never even day hiked it? How does this help anyone? Interview someone like Jon from San Jacinto Trail Report who is out there every day who is has a wealth of knowledge.

@Casual_BackPacking 4 месяца назад

I hope Kyle let's them talk this time 😂

@frolege1 4 месяца назад

Ok , I will refollow frozen on PCT

@frolege1 4 месяца назад

That mouse story was not EPIC, Kyle .. I mean it was a cute story but not EPIC…

@ranahanani7625 4 месяца назад

Scorpions prefer the dark. They will definitely be out.

@ArcaneSpells 4 месяца назад

here for degenerate Kyle haha. Cracking up. Thanks for the episode!

@bettyfutrell6097 4 месяца назад

Before I share the following : I’m not criticizing your stories As I enjoy your podcasts however I would find it more interesting if you spoke less, encouraging your guest to share their experience more. I enjoy your stories too but your moderator role could use work. Peace to you

@Casual_BackPacking 4 месяца назад

Agreed , it's annoying honestly

@learntechwithruth2147 4 месяца назад

I like his way of running things but I wish he would not cuss so much. He’s a smart guy with a great vocabulary so he’s well capable of expressing those words in a more civilized manner. Love his show though. I watch all the time.

@trailtalespod 4 месяца назад

Interviewing somebody is much harder than you think (or than I thought before I tried it myself). Thanks for the feedback.

@tommyh.8391 4 месяца назад

@@Casual_BackPacking And….AND….the clickbait title. Took 30 minutes to get there.

@ecm958 4 месяца назад

Thanks. I forwarded to escape the nothing burger part.

@cavemandancer 4 месяца назад

Kyle really does hate hiking...

@georginaloving3742 3 месяца назад

Dude

@edpomi 2 месяца назад

I think that you guys confuse the lack of responsibility with freedom. No judgement, just it is two different things.

@thisbeem2714 Месяц назад

Is it though? I mean, it can feel like freedom, so it can be considered freedom. Just different kinds of freedom.

@edpomi Месяц назад

@@thisbeem2714 nope. True freedom also entails responsibility. A slave has no responsibility.

@thisbeem2714 Месяц назад

@@edpomi semantics. You do you. your idea isn’t the only way to view it though.

@ghostrunnerco6791 4 месяца назад

oh it’s ok cuz i wasn’t planning on listening anyways

@drytool 4 месяца назад

I would suggest trying to get Warren Doyle on your show.

@trailtalespod 4 месяца назад

Would be cool!

@drytool 4 месяца назад

@@trailtalespodHe has lots of stories!

@Kiev-en-3-jours 4 месяца назад

If you want freedom and hapiness just do the Hexatrek guys.

@Casual_BackPacking 4 месяца назад

I feel like the guest talked for 5 mins

@mikekraut7643 4 месяца назад

Leaving behind a 2yo to go hike for months is crazy to me

@SmokeyDukems 4 месяца назад

That’s why you’re not doing it.

@mikekraut7643 4 месяца назад

@@SmokeyDukems true, I’m not rich or selfish enough to quit my job and leave my wife and kid to hike a long trail for months

@FrozensAdventures 4 месяца назад

@@mikekraut7643 I'm honored you think I'm rich lol. Thru hiking is very selfish I'll agree with you there. But it's different parenting. I have a 9 and a 10 year old step kids as well. In addition to thru hiking and living life now before my auto immune disease destroys my joints, I'm also teaching that there is so much more to life than a BS 9 to 5 job for the rest of your life. Let's be honest the way the economy is they are going to be working until the day they die. Live life before you can't.

@mikekraut7643 4 месяца назад

@@FrozensAdventures It would take me 4 years to save up enough money to cover 4 months of trail expenses on top of my normal bills for those 4 months. Roughly 15k total for me assuming 1,200 monthly trail expenses. And I don’t even have any debt besides a 1,300 a month mortgage. I wish you the best on your trip.

@andrewc9188 4 месяца назад

Not a bad episode. But the click bait sucks asss Another reason I do not listen to this podcaster I’m only here to support frozen.

@1MashMaster 4 месяца назад

Unsubscribed after the last episode where Kyle and his millennial buddy were all super judgy about what people will bring and old people. He believes that hiking is only ok for younger people. Some of us are older and gonna hike and bring what we want.

@thisbeem2714 Месяц назад

lol, it’ll be interesting to see how or if he changes his tune as he ages.

@KrisStewart-hp7ds 4 месяца назад

Was looking forward to listening to your podcasts but find it very unnecessary for you to constantly use the “F” word… not family friendly!

@Duckling08 3 месяца назад

Don't listen to @bettyfutrell6097 i enjoy listening to you and your stories, as well as your guests. If I wanted to just hear your guests, I would go find their content. Thanks for the great videos!