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Episode 13: Magic Trail (PCT 2017)

Episode 13: Magic Trail (PCT 2017)

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PCT 2017 Thru-hike Episode 13! Dixie travels through some of the driest portions of the trail with the help of some local Trail Angels. wannabe: I did a section hike of the PCT across the Mojave Desert back in April, 1984. The route was on the aqueduct the entire way to at least Jawbone Canyon. It was a temporary route, the route now is quite a bit west of Jawbone. There were other people hiking the route as well. Many of them were withdrawing water from the aqueduct without treating the water. The claimed it was safe because it came out of a pipe (actually a buried conduit. I told them they were drinking Rush Creek, Mammoth Creek, Rock Creek, the Owens River, etc. and all the other creeks down the Owens Valley and that the water was not treated. They stood their ground and insisted that water from any pipe was safe. I was a Forest Service recreation and lands officer at the time and knew exactly what it took to provide clean, safe water to campgrounds, trailheads, etc. I never heard about the fate of these people. I would expect there were some cases of giardia.
Date: 2020-08-18

Comments and reviews: 9


Hahahahaha! Yes, just like a T-Rex! Thank you for these wonderful videos, Dixie! You have made me bust right out laughing, and gave me the warm-fuzzies; I have sighed with wonder, at the beauty that surrounds you, and just plain felt good, while listening to you speak your wisdom of life. One thing that impressed me most was when you showed us a panorama of, what some might consider a barren desert, and you exclaimed how beautiful it was. I totally agreed with you! We are Kindred Spirits, you and I. A friend I haven't met yet. (That's a saying I learned from my Dad, when I was a leetle keed. What a joy it has been for me to share your adventures, the beautiful scenery, from the wide expanses down to, the wonderful close up photography of the flora and critters, and the precious camaraderie of Friends! THANK YOU, SO MUCH, Dixie!
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Dixie, I don't know you and have only watched a ew videos but as a fellow human to human, I'm really proud of you and our adventure. We all talk about living life to the full and living every moment but seldom do many of us break free from our box and actually live a fulfilled life. So good for you and creating memories you'll be able to share and encourage other people with! and to the video editor, could you please list the music you used? especially the one where Dixie and her buddy found the cooler with apples in it. Thank you!
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Just getting started with your PCT thru hike and I'm blown away with your positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and general kindness. You've videos are so well done and those close up are so clear. The editing of these videos are outstanding. Thanks for taking the time to do these videos and sharing with those of us who may never have the chance to make this epic journey. Thanks again for taking us along.
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Another great video, passing through my proverbial backyard as it were. Though I'm not around enough to host thru-hikers on my properties(one of them directly across the street from the Neenach Cafe BTW, I do try to sprinkle some trail magic around. KOT Daisy!
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Awesome, Dixie, you are a true good sole, way beyond your years! Thank you for all of these videos, I grew up in Huntsville, and Oklahoma so love your dialect, it's all about being simple and enjoying the moments you never get back everyday!
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Seen a few of your videos on pack stuff, etc. Just came across these videos of the PCT, and I've been binge watching them. This one got the tears flowing, at the end. I so long to do the entire trail. Thank you for the inspiration. Jules
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We hear to little about the good people do in this world. Watching the news, it's all bad. Thanks for bringing thr trail angels to our attention, so nice to hear about the good that good people do, selfless acts of kindness. Thank you!
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smart leaving early. it can get windy as shit there. i grew up in west palmdale. oh man kangaroo rats. they get deer/headlight effect. snakes like em also
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Amazing video as always! That little horned toad was so cute. Would you happen to know the name of the song that plays around 7: 00 - 8: 25?
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