PCT
They Stole My Gear but not My Community
Hi. My name is Kaitlin and my PCT dream was stolen. And I know what the first thing that pops in your mind when reading that statement is---you and thousands...
Messages on Trail: May All Your Sharpies Explode
Trail Communication Styles So, you are on trail, you want to make yourself known. Whether you need to communicate to your tramily about where you are, want to make your...
Preparing for the Physical Challenges of the PCT
Only about twenty percent of those who start a Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) thru-hike complete the journey. I had to do everything possible physically before getting on the trail to ensure...
Onto the next one!
In just over a month, I'll be at this trail head, setting off on the Pacific Crest Trail! I want to Triple Crown, so I'll be attempting my second of...
Etna Hiker’s Hut on the PCT Is Closing
2020 is shaping up to be a year of big changes in the PCT trail angel community. Following announcements from Hiker Heaven, Casa de Luna, and Scout and Frodo, yesterday,...
How to Pack a Backpack for Thru-Hiking
So you’ve got all this gear ready to go… but now what? While out backpacking, everything that you need is carried on your back, in this pack. You’ll pack and...
The PCT Is Calling – My Dog, That Is
What About Fido? I am helpless and ridiculously in love with my rescued, and slightly feral, puppy dawned Dingo. She is a one-year-old German Shepherd - Aussie Cattle mix who...
Southbounding the PCT Part III: Environmental Truths
Environmental factors can have a significant impact on how much you'll enjoy a hike. That's as true of day hikes as it is for thru-hikes. Sometimes it will feel like...
Southbounding the PCT Part II: Setting Off
For Part Two, I asked fellow SOBOs their start and finish dates, what they liked about the schedule, and what about it was difficult. To close it out, we touch...
How to Train for a Thru-Hike while Working that Cubicle Life
You can't. Let’s be honest. There is no way you can physically train your body to endure the amount of strain you will put yourself through in a few short...