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Why Are the 2020 Wildfires so Bad, and How Will They Affect the PCT?

Why Are the 2020 Wildfires so Bad, and How Will They Affect the PCT?

Sep 24th : Kelly Floro
Pacific Crest Trail
Meet Barney "Scout" Mann: Triple Crowner, Trail Angel, Author

Meet Barney "Scout" Mann: Triple Crowner, Trail Angel, Author

Sep 21st : Tara Ritchey
Pacific Crest Trail
Best of Southern California Backpacking and Day Hiking

Best of Southern California Backpacking and Day Hiking

Sep 9th : Katie Kommer
Pacific Crest Trail
Advice

A Complete List of Individual Permits Needed to Hike the PCT

Every (normal) year, prospective PCT thru-hikers queue up in an online waiting room to apply for a PCT Long-distance...
Jan 5th : Kelly Floro
Featured

Bear Canisters: Which Fit in Which Packs, Where You Need Them,...

So you need to bring a bear canister on your next backpacking trip. Find out how to be comfortable while keeping your food and bears...
Sep 29th : Owen Eigenbrot
News

2021 PCT Long-distance Permits Will be Issued; Portal to Open...

The Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) announced on January 5 that 2021 PCT Long-distance Permits will...
Jan 5th : Kelly Floro
Inspiration
Thru Hiking Culture

A Guide to Volcano Loop Hikes in the Pacific Northwest

Oct 8th : Jen Datka
Inspiration
Pacific Crest Trail

20 Amazing Pacific Crest Trail Photos to Help You Get Through the Week

Jul 22nd : Owen Eigenbrot
Inspiration
Thru Hiking Culture

Backpacking in America as a Person of Color: Hikers Share Their Experiences

May 14th : Clay Bonnyman Evans
Inspiration
Pacific Crest Trail

Using Art to Stay Connected to Trails While Social Distancing

Apr 14th : Katie Kommer
Inspiration
Thru Hiking Culture

What It's Like for 2020 Thru-Hikers Canceling Their Plans Because of COVID-19

Mar 19th : The Editors