These tips helped me, and I am not telling anyone how to hike their thru-hike :) but if I can help anyone who is about to embark on this journey please drop a comment below or shoot me a message. Just want people to have fun and be successful on their hikes! have fun yall!

@freedompanda9438

5 ай бұрын

Quit bossing us around! 😂🤣😂🤣👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👣👣👣👣

@HitTheTrailJack

5 ай бұрын

haha Ill try!@@freedompanda9438

I hiked the PCT in 2011, having not hiked more than 15 miles in my life. I was 42. I think about it almost every day, and crave being out on the trail. I’ve since moved from Cali to a mountaintop off grid property in Montana, just to be closer to the wild & natural. He’s right: you may only get one shot at this, whether it’s a career, a family, age/injury, health, or finances. But do it, and document it. I made videos for KZread and I hiked for a cause (human trafficking). I got sponsors, and it was epic. I’ll be back, and I might be there in 2025. I didn’t think it would take this long to get back, but that’s life. Maybe I’ll see some of you out there. Stay blessed. ~ Rawhide

@HitTheTrailJack

5 ай бұрын

So badass you got to do it Rawhide and congrats for taking that leap and doing something masssive and for a good cause too

starting on 3-7-24 at Campo as a 60 year old man I've wanted to go out on this trail since 1987 and now is my chance if I make 10-15 miles a day wonderful I'm going to enjoy the outdoors not to "CRUSH" miles and watching older hikers videos I've gained an appreciation for looking at this thru hike as a once in a lifetime bucket list experience and to take my sweet ass time 🙂

@HitTheTrailJack

5 ай бұрын

You’re gonna have an amazing time. Take all the time in the world and hike it exactly how you want brotha!

@hanskloss1331

5 ай бұрын

@@HitTheTrailJack thank you and don't be surprised if I don't hit you up for a bit of advice knowing you've been there ✌️

@HitTheTrailJack

5 ай бұрын

@@hanskloss1331 anytime brotha more than happy to help!

@patrickredmond1211

5 ай бұрын

Im 65 and would like to do it but I'm thinking over a period of 3 years with shorter days. Could have done it in my youth but no more.

@mozey573

5 ай бұрын

I have no doubt you can do it. I started and completed the CDT in 2022 at 60 years young, and it was the first time in my life I'd ever attempted anything like that. I had so much fun--it's all I've been able to think or talk about since. Just enjoy whatever the trail throws at you. Now 62, I'll be starting the PCT myself this March 23. So giddy I'm about to jump out of my skin!! These are some very good tips! --mozey

I start april 25!! can't wait!! :)

@HitTheTrailJack

5 ай бұрын

Good start date! Have an amazing hike!

Much wisdom for LIFE as well as the trail. Well done and thanks!

Loved watching your videos and thanks this is great advice. I’ll be starting my trip in early April and will post on youtube. Thanks again Jack I’m sooo excited

@HitTheTrailJack

5 ай бұрын

Of course! Glad you enjoyed it I’ll post more vids on this to come. You’re gonna have an amazing time

Cool video, glad this came up on recommended. Left a like to support your channel

@HitTheTrailJack

5 ай бұрын

Thank you appreciate that!

Nice post-good thoughts👍🏼

@HitTheTrailJack

5 ай бұрын

Appreciate that!

Great points and wisdom. It should be helpful to the 2024 class.

Thanks Jack!

Thanks for the reminders and positivity. Dehydrating food and training can’t wait to join the class of 2024 NOBO on April 21st😍

@HitTheTrailJack

4 ай бұрын

Of course! Go out there and have an amazing time 😁

@AcrylicGoblin

4 ай бұрын

I’m starting April 16th. Even though I’m getting in pretty good shape, I’ll be sticking to 10-12 mile days for the first week or so just to be on the safe side, so maybe you’ll catch me. Have a great hike!

I have a March 19th start date and as a Californian I’m seeing the snow pile up in the Sierra, not a record year but it will be white when I get there in early May. After meeting all the hikers last year that went through I relish this as a unique opportunity to see the Sierra like so few do. Great video!

@HitTheTrailJack

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike! You’ll have an amazing time. The Sierra are beautiful enjoy them 🤘🏼

@Zack_rk

5 ай бұрын

Hey Mike I’m starting that same day! I hope to see you on the trail!

@Mikehastohike

5 ай бұрын

@@Zack_rk Awesome! I hope to see you out there! We should catch an awesome bloom in the desert.

I was to be class of 2023 but had family obligations so I was class of 2024 annd then tore out my knee so now Im class of 2025 at the prime age of 50. These tips are great. For me to hike more miles in a day I do not change my pace. Im a solid 2 1/2 miles an hour guy. I just hike longer and streamline my day,

@HitTheTrailJack

5 ай бұрын

Well wishing you all the success brotha! That’s how to do it honestly. Keeps you healthier and makes the hike more enjoyable

Thanks for the tips! Thoughts on waterproof socks in the Sierra?

@HitTheTrailJack

5 ай бұрын

I did use them! Just have a way to dry them at night or switch pairs if you are really slogging through snow nonstop! Although this year does look so dry! Just be warned they will smell like death haha

Epic beard on trail

@HitTheTrailJack

5 ай бұрын

Thanks brotha!

Thanks brother for sharing your experiences and helping us out. May I ask in an average range what it cost to hike those 4/5months including everything. I know it totally depends on how you hike it but on average what is your experience with it. Thanks a lot from the Netherlands 🙏

@HitTheTrailJack

5 ай бұрын

Of course brother here to help! I would say anywhere from $3500-$5000 usd! Granted I saw alllllot higher too. A few tips to budget -split hotels with people -stay in campgrounds in town it’s so much cheaper -get someone to send you boxes and stock up on food prior I’ll make another video on how to do it on a budget!

Thanks for the advice! I start May 13th, and i'm not sure how to balance the Southern California heat/sun with potential cold/snowy days. Is it common to do fairly big gear overhauls mid trail?

@HitTheTrailJack

5 ай бұрын

Have a blast out there!! Ya I wouldn’t say huge overhauls but I tweaked things here and there and it’s extremely doable so don’t feel trapped with what you start with!

3-26!!!!

@HitTheTrailJack

5 ай бұрын

Have fun!!

I agree with pushing yourself but i definetly experienced bad shin splints from days i pushed myself..

@csn583

5 ай бұрын

Like he said, be smart about it. If you're doing 15s and you throw in a random 25, yeah, that's going to have consequences. Adaptation is slow, and your other behaviors have to adapt too.

@HitTheTrailJack

5 ай бұрын

100% you have to definitely be careful but not too careful it’s a delicate balance no doubt!

Ok I have a question. Would I regret getting a small one person tent that goes up with only one trekking pole? Versus a two person tent that has more room, is heavier, and requires two poles to erect it? I can’t decide if I want to save weight with a one person tent and give up the extra space. Thoughts?

@HitTheTrailJack

5 ай бұрын

What is the one person tent? The Alta plex from zpacks isn’t that much lighter than the duplex (their two person) and I personally liked having my gear inside. I would recommend having some sort of way to be able to shelter your gear (possibly in a vestibule) I experienced a lot of weather on my hike which isn’t typical for the PCT but I would play it safe. At the end of the day if the one person is reliable and can fit most of your gear you’ll be all good!

@jeffg3895

5 ай бұрын

@@HitTheTrailJack I was thinking the Hyperlite Mid One, or the Zpacks Altaplex. The Hyperlite is 96 inches long, so I’d have like 20 extra inches at my feet/head. The Altaplex is only 90 inches long.

@HitTheTrailJack

5 ай бұрын

@@jeffg3895 I've been hearing a lot about that tent, and good things too should be a solid choice!

@mtadams2009

5 ай бұрын

I have the Duplex and hike mostly solo and often with my dog and it works awesome. Plenty of room for us both and all of our gear. I never leave my pack outside, it’s in the tent. A few oz. more than the one person model.

@HitTheTrailJack

5 ай бұрын

@@mtadams2009 100% same here I love that tent

Lookin' like a dry winter this year...

@HitTheTrailJack

5 ай бұрын

Good and a bad thing. Hope fires aren’t bad