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Karel Sabbe, Aurélien Sanchez, John Kelly Become First To Finish Barkley Marathons Since 2017

Karel Sabbe, Aurélien Sanchez, John Kelly Become First To Finish Barkley Marathons Since 2017

Karel Sabbe, the Belgian dentist who set the unsupported Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Appalachian Trail in 2018, finished the Barkley Marathons last night in 59 hours, 53 minutes,...

Mar 17, 2023 : Kelly Floro
Nepal To Ban Solo Trekkers Throughout the Country (Yes, That Includes the Annapurna Circuit)

Nepal To Ban Solo Trekkers Throughout the Country (Yes, That Includes the Annapurna Circuit)

The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has announced that solo trekkers will soon be banned throughout the country. According to the new provision, anyone wishing to trek in the mountains of...

Mar 15, 2023 : Kelly Floro
PCT Snowpack in the Sierra Outpaces Historic 2017 Season

PCT Snowpack in the Sierra Outpaces Historic 2017 Season

Following a series of winter storms, snow levels along the PCT in the Sierra Nevada mountain range are officially higher than record 2017 snow levels for this date, according to...

Mar 7, 2023 : Rachel Shoemaker
Teenagers Rescued From PCT After Being Stranded in Major CA Snowstorm

Teenagers Rescued From PCT After Being Stranded in Major CA Snowstorm

Two 17-year-olds were rescued from the Pacific Crest Trail last Friday after being stranded in heavy snow for several days. The pair, Riley Ramirez of Cypress, California and Cole White...

Mar 7, 2023 : Rachel Shoemaker
Pamela Clark Is On Track To Become the Oldest Female AT Thru-Hiker Ever

Pamela Clark Is On Track To Become the Oldest Female AT Thru-Hiker Ever

When Pamela Clark read Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods, she was amused and curious. But she never imagined she would one day put her own feet on the...

Feb 28, 2023 : Alison Young
NJ Kidnapping Suspect Has History of Similar Allegations on PCT

NJ Kidnapping Suspect Has History of Similar Allegations on PCT

A man who allegedly kidnapped a PCT hiker in 2018 but was never charged has been apprehended in connection with a similar crime. James Parrillo, 57, was arrested in New...

Feb 23, 2023 : Rachel Shoemaker
Getting to Campo: PCT Southern Terminus Shuttle To Run for Second Year

Getting to Campo: PCT Southern Terminus Shuttle To Run for Second Year

Aware that your PCT start date is fast approaching, you decide to consult your checklist one more time. PCT Long-distance Permit and other permits? Check. Gear? Also check. Transportation to...

Feb 20, 2023 : Rachel Shoemaker
Sierra On Track for Record Snowfall This Year—Here’s What It Means for PCT Hikers

Sierra On Track for Record Snowfall This Year—Here’s What It Means for PCT Hikers

If you've been following the weather on the West Coast this winter, chances are you've heard about the record snowfall in California. 2023 is shaping up to be an above-average...

Feb 15, 2023 : Rachel Shoemaker
The Lost Sierra Route Plans to Connect 15 Mountain Towns Over A 600-mile Stretch

The Lost Sierra Route Plans to Connect 15 Mountain Towns Over A 600-mile Stretch

The Connected Communities Project (CCP) recently announced its plans to establish The Lost Sierra Trail – a 600-mile route that will connect the city of Reno, Nevada to 15 mountain...

Feb 10, 2023 : Colleen Goldhorn
Mount Washington’s -108 Degree Wind Chill Breaks US Record

Mount Washington’s -108 Degree Wind Chill Breaks US Record

New Hampshire's Mount Washington, home of the world's worst weather, set a new record last Friday for the coldest wind chill recorded in US history. The wind chill dipped to...

Feb 7, 2023 : Rachel Shoemaker