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The PCT Desert: Myths vs. Fact
Most Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers begin their journey in the desert — the first steps on the trail that they’ll be walking on for the next five
Gear Review: JetBoil MicroMo Backpacking Stove
JetBoil has been honing in on the best backpacking stoves for years. Weighing in at 12 ounces, it's hard to find a lighter, durable, and more
Gear Review: MSR DynaLock Explore Backcountry Poles
The MSR Explore DynaLock Backcountry Trekking Poles have tension locks that are three-section adjustable, made of full aluminum, and have comfortable
Gear Review: NEMO Riff 15 Women’s Sleeping Bag
NEMO's newest sleeping bag is the Riff Down Sleeping Bag. This bag is designed with side sleepers in mind, because it has more room around the elbows
Things 2020 PCT Hikers Should Know II: Section Breakdown and Trail Resources
In the first section of "Things 2020 PCT Hikers Should Know" we broke down the basics about gear, permits, and terminus navigation. But believe it or
What 2020 PCT Hikers Need to Know I: Gear, Permits, and Getting to the Terminus
Being a 2020 PCT hiker means you're going to have to do some research. There are plenty of questions you'll spend hours thinking about before you
Food Review: Nomad Nutrition
A nutritious diet isn’t something a lot of first time thru-hikers focus on. Being exhausted from logging 20+ mile days can lead to binge eating
Gear Review: Sierra Designs High Route One-Person Tent
The Sierra Designs High Route 1 FL is the first non-freestanding tent I have ever used. Because of this I was pretty nervous to see how it’d turn
PCT Lodging Highlights: Hostels, Motels, Campgrounds, and Trail Angels
Yes, you will be spending most of your nights outside during a PCT thru-hike. But when you cross into a town, it's common to want a warm bed to sleep
Fifth Annual Appalachian Trail Flip-Flop Festival Scheduled for April 27-28
The 5th annual Flip Flop Festival will once again see Appalachian Trail thru-hiker hopefuls off as they begin their hike across the Appalachian