40 Miles Alone on the Timberline Trail

ANSWERS to frequently asked questions: -This was in the last week of October. -I used the hiking app called Hiking Project. It's free on ios and android. -My pants are the Slim Dungarees (size 32, Navy color) from a company called Outlier (www.outlier.nyc) -My backpack is the Kelty Red Cloud 90. Total weight was probably 30-35 pounds, I didn't weigh it. -The GPS beacon is by a company called Spot GPS. -My camera equipment is listed in the description. -I used an Anker 28000 mAh usb battery to recharge.

This video holds a special place in my heart. I remember sending it to my dad one night while he was working and he watched it on his lunchbreak. I was going into my senior year of high school back in 2021, and I asked him if we could go on this hike after I graduated as my senior trip. He happily said yes. I live in NorCal and this would be about a 6 hour drive I believe. Later that year, he unexpectedly passed away in his sleep at the age of 52. He was my best friend. My dad was the kindest, smartest, loving, and most hardworking man I ever knew. We spent a lot of time in the outdoors together, since my mom and sister weren't entirely fond of hikes. We went fishing, backpacking, hiking, and geocaching a lot. Dad, I promise I'll hike this trail for you one day. Your son loves you.

It must have been brutal having to stop and film 1000 times, then edit hours of footage! Thanks for sharing.

I swear when you were talking it was like I was sitting RIGHT THERE having a conversation with you. I found myself laughing and answering back to you 😂

Even though you published your video on YouTube two years ago, that 40 mile hike was timeless and epic. Thanks for taking us along with you on the Pacific Trail Crest journey, Andrew! Stay safe!

Hey m an just subbed to your channel. I wanted to tell you thanks for letting me live vicariously through you I’m 50 yrs old and about 5 yrs ago I had an injury that made me 100% disabled. I can barely walk and have to walk with the assistance of a cane. Watching you hike and explore allows me to see nature and kind of do things that I can never see or do for myself. Thank you and keep up the great work!

FYI for future hikers: There is a campsite behind the hotel up at the main parking lot. Showers and bathrooms nearby, and a wonderful buffet breakfast in the lodge in the morning

I haven’t been on a backpacking trip since covie. Other health issue hit me at the same time. Your vids are delightful and inspiring. I enjoy the quality. I live in forest now and love it. My days back to backpacking are getting close! Thank you for sharing your hike! ❤️ “Peachyhiker”

Thank you for this wonderful video. You were so right when you said how a video like this is a gift to those of us who will never be able to hike those trails but thanks to you we can see the splendor of this world through your camera lens. Thank you and I am so glad you didn't get blown off the top of the mountain in crazy strong winds. Happy New Year and Health, Safety and Peace on all your hikes.

I stumbled onto this video early last year and decided this was a trail I needed to do. Bought a ticket and flew across the country by myself to hike it last August. It was pretty different than when you filmed, there were wildflowers everywhere and a ton of super friendly hikers. Hiking this trail was with out a doubt my favorite experience and a turning point in my life! So thank you for uploading such amazing videos and inspiring me and others to hike one of the most beautiful trails out there. -Willy Wonka

Thanks for the memories. I did this trail with my Golden Retriever about 30 years ago in my early 30s. Started Day 1 leaving from Timberline Lodge and finished the loop in the mid-afternoon of Day 3. I had one scary moment early on when I twisted a knee less than a mile from the Lodge and thought I might have to cancel. But after doing a few knee bends I was able to soldier on. Lots of rain Day 2. I actually ran into some people I knew on Day 3 while crossing the open area through the rocks where the trail gets really hard to follow. The White River was much higher when I crossed it, and I emerged on the other side soaking wet. I still remember the long slog up the mountain after crossing that river. I had pretty much bonked at that point and had to stop about every 100 yards to catch my breath. When I got home, my dog slept for three days straight, lol. Good times.

Leaving your pack can be a crucial mistake and put your life in danger, if some punks thought it would be funny to hide it, then you'd be without food and shelter, be careful and id say for all people reading this, never leave your pack behind, also stay safe, Thousands of people have become missing and disappeared off the face of this earth inside national forest. GREAT video btw, so beautiful.

Watching this again for the second time. You are an inspiration to me. Thank you for being a part of getting me out of my depression and back into the woods where I belong.

Sometimes when the world gets you down a little, you need to find something to watch that's inspiring. Thank-you for this gift

I have watched hundreds and hundreds of backpacking videos over the years and have never seen one so fantastically filmed and inviting as this one. Your style gave the since that we were with you. Thanks for the effort.

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I’m a native Oregonian, still live here, love hiking in the middle of nowhere & never tire of the beauty. You’re a great personality & it felt like I was there with you. Thanks for taking us along!

I've watched this like 15 times or so. Your videos really help me chill out during a very stressful time. Thank you for doing these. I really and truly appreciate you.

My dad built Timberline Lodge. Fun to watch this.

Me seeing this video in my recommendations: I'm never gonna watch that, that's way too long... Me, one and a half hours later: That was awesome!

Watched Timberline Trail again & the views of the majestic mountains, breathtaking trees & meadows is almost too fantastic to believe. Great job, Robby. ❤️😎