126 Results for "leave no trace"
Poop Problems and Bad Bear Hangs: Is Leave No Trace Working?
The roots of Leave No Trace, a set of principles designed to promote conservation of land and water resources impacted by outdoor recreation, go back more than half a century,...
They’re Just Feet, But They Can Leave Big Footprints
I am walking in the shrub steppe somewhere between san gorgonio and big bear when something small and buzzing flies between my sun hoodie and my face. i shake my...
PCT Prep- Things You Didn’t Know You Needed to Know!
My niece wrote me the other day and exclaimed at how much "fun" she knew I was having. "Am I having fun?," I wondered. Ofcourse, I am, but with only...
21 Things 2023 PCT Thru-Hikers Need To Know
If you're planning to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail in 2023, look no further. We have some advice that will make prepping for your 2,650-mile trip a whole lot easier....
No Man’s Land
Running: it's a lot like walking, except you get there quicker. If you're thinking about training in preparation for the PCT, I'd recommend you start running several times a week....
Week 7 (Plus a Day): Snow! Scared! Sierra! (Miles 702.2-793.3 + Whitney & Kearsarge)
Believe the Hype! In the Sierra, I began to realize how grueling the desert had been. The desperate need to get to town for a frenetic day of chores, the...
Desolation Wilderness Now Requires Bear-Resistant Food Storage
The US Forest Service has announced that all overnight visitors to California's Desolation Wilderness, which is in Eldorado National Forest and the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, will be required
That’s Trash, Not Treasure
About 10 miles north of Humphreys Peak, I stopped at a bear-proof locker. Inside, the water cache was in complete disarray, which meant this resupply box hadn't been maintained in...
Day 1: Mylar Balloons = No Bueno
Day 1 March 2nd, 2022 Start @ 9am at Campo/border 1st break - 10:30am-12pm @ approx mile 5 2nd break - 2:45pm-3:45pm, took Tylenol @ mile 10.6 End - 6:32pm...
10 Not So Fun Things About Hiking the PCT
The Pacific Crest Trail is majestically beautiful. It roams through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. I get to live in this scenery everyday. It’s a dream....