Completed Thru-Hikers

Congrats to These 2019 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: September 19 – September 25

Congrats to These 2019 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: September 19 – September 25

Congratulations to all of the incredible 2019 finishers out there! Whether it is your first thru, or you've added another notch to your long-distance-backpacking belt, your accomplishment deserves to

Sep 25, 2019 : Rachel S
Congrats to These 2019 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: September 12 – September 18

Congrats to These 2019 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: September 12 – September 18

Congratulations to all of the incredible 2019 finishers out there! Whether it is your first thru, or you've added another notch to your long-distance-backpacking belt, your accomplishment deserves to

Sep 18, 2019 : Rachel S
Congrats to These 2019 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: August 1 – 28

Congrats to These 2019 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: August 1 – 28

Congratulations to all of the incredible 2019 finishers out there! Whether it is your first thru, or you've added another notch to your long-distance-backpacking belt, your accomplishment deserves to

Sep 4, 2019 : Rachel S
Wisdom from 2018 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers (Pt. I)

Wisdom from 2018 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers (Pt. I)

Before you head on the trail this year, tune in for some wisdom from the class of 2018!

Mar 25, 2019 : Samantha Olthof
Congrats to These 2018 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers! (Week of Sept. 3)

Congrats to These 2018 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers! (Week of Sept. 3)

PCT northbounders are ending their trek to Canada! In true PCT fashion, fire closures have made things interesting and stopped some of this week's hikers at Harts Pass. Regardless, a...

Sep 10, 2018 : Becky Booroojian
Congrats to These 2018 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers! (Week of Aug. 19)

Congrats to These 2018 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers! (Week of Aug. 19)

The first of the PCT northbounders are ending their trek to Canada! In true PCT fashion, fire closures have made things interesting and stopped some of this weeks hikers at...

Aug 26, 2018 : Becky Booroojian
Two Speed’s Final Steps on a Long Journey

Two Speed’s Final Steps on a Long Journey

I made my last few miles into Canada and to Manning Park Lodge on Aug. 15. It was a trip with a meaning that's hard to explain for those who...

Aug 17, 2018 : Chris Guynn
Southbounding the PCT, Part 5: The Last Words

Southbounding the PCT, Part 5: The Last Words

It's officially SOBO season. The Hart's Pass Snotel plot hit zero last week, the clarion call to those striking out on the path to Mexico. With no time to spare...

Jun 24, 2018 : Righteous
Backpacker Radio Episode #11: Thru-Hiking Nutrition with Katie Gerber and the Best Sleeping Bags for Thru-Hiking

Backpacker Radio Episode #11: Thru-Hiking Nutrition with Katie Gerber and the Best Sleeping Bags for Thru-Hiking

Today's episode is all about how to eat right on and off trail.  We are joined by thru-hiker and soon-to-be certified holistic nutritionist, Katie "Salty" Gerber, to go way down...

May 16, 2018 : Zach
Good Trail Karma.

Good Trail Karma.

It was my first night on trail and I was set up among 25-plus hikers in the tiny campsite next to Hauser Creek (Mile 15). I stared at the ceiling...

Mar 14, 2018 : Tommy Corey