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Five Things I Would Do Differently on a PCT Thru-Hike
The Pacific Crest Trail teaches lessons that no guidebook can fully explain. You can study maps, weigh every piece of gear, and build the perfect
My Best and Worst Days on the Pacific Crest Trail
One of the strange things about long-distance hiking is that you can experience some of the greatest moments of your life and some of the worst
Seven Life Lessons from the PCT
The Pacific Crest Trail has a funny way of teaching you life lessons whether you signed up for them or not. I went to the PCT expecting mountains,
Thru-Hiking on a Budget: How to Chase a 2,000+ Mile Dream Without Selling a Kidney
If you've ever told someone you're thinking about thru-hiking a long trail, like the Pacific Crest Trail, you've probably received one of two
Five Ways Hiking Reduces Anxiety
If someone had told me a few years ago that voluntarily carrying thirty pounds on my back, sleeping on the ground, and willingly walking into the
What I Wish I Knew About Altitude
There are two versions of me. The first is the confident thru-hiker who thought, “I’ve survived the desert, climbed countless mountains, filtered
The Mental Game: Hiking When You Don’t Feel Like It
There’s a romantic image people have of thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). They picture a rugged adventurer striding confidently through
The Loneliness Nobody Warns You About on the PCT
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is weirdly crowded for a place that can make you feel completely alone. Before starting the trail, I imagined
Town Days: The Best and Worst Part of the PCT
There are two versions of you on the Pacific Crest Trail. One is a sunburned, dirt-encrusted creature that smells like sweat, sunscreen, and crushed
Solo vs. Tramily: Choosing Your Own Adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail
There comes a moment on every thru-hike—usually around mile 20 (Lake Morena), when your feet hurt, your pack feels suspiciously heavier than
