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“So Why Do You Want to Thru Hike the PCT?” Let Me Count the Ways….
Sgt Pepper completing his AT hike in 2023 A year had passed since I completed my 3 month, 1200 mile AT LASH which also completed my entire multi year hike...
My PCT Gear List
It's around 3 months before I start my PCT thru hike, and I finally have my gear list together! My base weight comes in at just over 11 pounds. For...
Dreams Do Come True: Our 2,650-Mile Adventure Begins
It all began in high school, scrolling through YouTube after school, when I stumbled upon Dixie’s (@HomemadeWanderlust) PCT 2017 thru-hike. Needless to say, I was instantly hooked.
Hiking the Calendar Year Triple Crown, Crashing a Motorcycle, and Cycling the Southern Tier Bicycle Route with Carson “Anita” Oliver (BPR #285)
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, we are joined by Carson Oliver, known on trail as Anita. Carson is an accomplished thru-hiker, cyclist, and adventurer. Following...
Mary “Badass” Anderson an AT Winter SOBO in the 80s and Hiking the National Scenic Trails as an Older Solo Female (BPR #262)
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Helinox, we are joined by Mary "Badass" Anderson. Never has a trail name been more fitting,...
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...