Advice

My 4 Biggest Regrets From My John Muir Trail Thru-Hike

One week into my thru-hike of the John Muir Trail, I found myself crying in my tent, terrified and in pain,...
Feb 15th : Katie Jackson
Featured

Backpacker Radio #236 | Kyle Hates Hiking on His Rise to YouTube...

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by the very highly requested Kyle O'Grady, known in the...
Jan 15th : Backpacker Radio
News

Cool Job Alert: Get Paid To Hike the PCT in 2025

Hikers normally have to budget carefully to afford a long section or thru-hike — but what if your trek could...
Mar 14th : The Editors
Inspiration
Pacific Crest Trail

A Bundle of "I don't knows"

Feb 26th : Saida Garcia
Inspiration
Pacific Crest Trail

Answering the Top 15 FAQs about the Pacific Crest Trail

Jan 2nd : Mary H
Inspiration
Pacific Crest Trail

Learning From a Successfully Failed Thru-Hike of the PCT

Dec 13th : Fire Breather
Inspiration
Pacific Crest Trail

7 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers Share Their Favorite and Most Challenging Sections

Dec 4th : Diane Duffard
Inspiration
Pacific Crest Trail

Here Are All the Things I'm Thankful for as a PCT Hiker

Nov 22nd : Mary H