Simon von Hubatius

Hiking the PCT in 2025 is the biggest thing I´ve ever done and my dream for the last 17 years! I´m Simon and the hike is my personal peak of a 2 years travel break from work. Can´t wait to share my adventures with you <3

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A Journey Ended at the Southern Terminus – The First Days on the PCT

A Journey Ended at the Southern Terminus – The First Days on the PCT

sorry guys but the first three weeks were just way too exciting and I couldn't find the time to write a blog. now I'm sitting at mc Donald's at cajon

May 20, 2025 : Simon von Hubatius
The Home Stretch: Ready for My PCT Adventure Starting This Sunday!

The Home Stretch: Ready for My PCT Adventure Starting This Sunday!

A lot happened since I left my winter destination in B.C. 10 days ago. But most importantly, I´m in the final prepping days until I start my PCT hike

Apr 23, 2025 : Simon von Hubatius
The WHY of Why I’m Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: About Challenges, Nature and Expectations

The WHY of Why I’m Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: About Challenges, Nature and Expectations

Honestly, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to write this post, but as my start date is coming closer, this topic popped into my head again, leading to new

Apr 7, 2025 : Simon von Hubatius
4 Things I Thought I’d Have Sorted Before Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

4 Things I Thought I’d Have Sorted Before Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

Today's number is 32. Not my age (unfortunately :D), but the days in my countdown app until I start the biggest adventure of my life. I´ll hike the

Mar 27, 2025 : Simon von Hubatius
From Memories to Milestones: Incredible Days and Huge Steps towards My Pacific Crest Trail Start

From Memories to Milestones: Incredible Days and Huge Steps towards My Pacific Crest Trail Start

Oh boy, what a week. A lot was going on in the most positive way possible. A day I´ll probably never forget, a 3-day trip to Vancouver sums up

Mar 13, 2025 : Simon von Hubatius
I’m Ditching the Luxury: My Journey to Ultra-Light Packing for the Pacific Crest Trail!

I’m Ditching the Luxury: My Journey to Ultra-Light Packing for the Pacific Crest Trail!

Hiking and weight. An inevitable connection. A balancing act between luxury items and backpack weight.  Light is fast, Ultra-light even faster.

Mar 3, 2025 : Simon von Hubatius
PCT Countdown: A Deep Dive into Permits, Visa Challenges, and Physical Conditioning

PCT Countdown: A Deep Dive into Permits, Visa Challenges, and Physical Conditioning

I received a lot of questions about how I prepare for the Pacific Crest Trail. What my training in detail looks like, and what is necessary to hike

Feb 19, 2025 : Simon von Hubatius
And suddenly, my hike is almost around the corner…

And suddenly, my hike is almost around the corner…

Time is running here in the wonderful Winter of British Columbia. I work 5 days, take 2 days off, and walk 20.000 steps daily. Gym, skiing, yoga, and

Feb 13, 2025 : Simon von Hubatius
Pinch me, this feels like a dream – I´ll hike the Pacific Crest Trail

Pinch me, this feels like a dream – I´ll hike the Pacific Crest Trail

My "trail" to Campo It was 2007 when I stumbled over the Pacific Crest Trail for the first time, and immediately something inside me knew that this

Jan 24, 2025 : Simon von Hubatius