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The Backpacker’s Guide to Bear Bagging
What is the deal with bear bags? Which type should I use, or should I use a canister? Once I have one, what do I do with it?
Relationship Status: PCT
Why Am I Hiking the PCT? I have spent way too many gallons of water thinking in the shower about why I want to hike the PCT. Why do I...
In The Blink of 5 Days
I hopped off the bus at San Diego Old Station and looked around, trying to get my bearings. I went under a tunnel and came up the other side where...
My Favorite Way to Train for a Thru-Hike
As I prepare for my PCT thru-hike, I have been focusing on physical fitness. When I’m home in Virginia Beach, I’m in the gym every day. That’s fine, but it's...
Looking West from Katahdin
The mountains around me were breathtaking but I could only see one thing. The iconic sign on the summit of Mt Katahdin was in sight. It had been a long...
The 15 Best Long-Distance Trails in the US
When it comes to hiking long distances, there are countless trails to choose from. The US alone offers hundreds of unique hiking experiences with every kind of natural setting you...
Backpacker Radio #195 | Jack “Quadzilla” Jones 2.0: the Calendar Year Triple Crown and Handling Isolationism
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined once again by Quadzilla. We of course go deep on his calendar year triple crown from last...
“Gear Blowouts // Customer Service and Thru-Hiker Relationships: Why is it Important?”
Gear Blowouts Customer Service and Thru-Hiker Relationships: Why is it Important? PCT Class of 2022 Introduction /// On long trails, the gear you take with you is all you...
GEAR
I love it, if you care enough to be reading this you probably understand where I’m coming from. I’ve spent more money on it than I’d like to admit sometimes,...
Why I’m Hiking the PCT This Year Instead of Going Back to School
“Dude, guess what? I think I’m going to hike the PCT next year.” Receiving this text message from one of my dearest friends, Kelly, aka my “trail sister” would dramatically...