Advice
PCT Week 8: Entering the Sierra
Off to Kennedy Meadows It is finally time, I’m headed towards the Sierra. I have been looking forward to this section since I started my journey and Kennedy Meadows South...
How to Get to the PCT Southern Terminus
Getting to the PCT Southern Terminus from San Diego is not hard to do, either by public transit or by using established trail angels in the San Diego area.
7 Reasons to Section Hike the PCT (Instead of Thru-Hiking)
The Pacific Crest Trail has grown in popularity in the past decade. Some attribute this to the popularity of Wild (both the 2012 book and the 2014 movie). Some say it's because...
How to Hike the PCT on a Budget
Hey there, I’m Zebra. I thru-hiked the PCT NOBO in 2017 and SOBO in 2018. And I am going to give you all my tips and tricks of how to...
9 Mistakes I Made on my PCT LASH (Spoiler: Everything Still Turned Out OK)
No hiker does everything perfectly. Last summer, I hiked over 500 miles of the PCT in the desert and the Sierra Nevada. Before my hike, there were plenty of popular...
How to Navigate the Sierra in a High Snow Year
Hi, I'm Zebra. I thru-hiked the PCT in 2017— which just so happened to be a high snow year on the PCT, with the snowpack in the Sierra 200% above...
The PCT Thru-Hike Checklist: 29 Things To Do Before You Start
Getting ready for a thru-hike is a daunting process. Unplugging from the stress of day-to-day life for a multi-month trek sounds incredible, but first, you have to actually get to...
After This Year’s Fire Season, Is a Southbound PCT Thru-Hike Still Possible?
Let's not beat around the (burning) bush: wildfire season in the west is starting earlier every year, and it's lasting longer. It has become increasingly common to see hikers wearing...
How To Score a PCT Long-distance Permit
It's that time of year again. The Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) will open the PCT Long-distance Permit application on Tuesday, November 9th at 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time. In the...
The Beginner’s Guide To Desert Hiking
Hooray! Your first desert vacation is booked and on the calendar. As you begin prepping your boots and letting dreams of red rocks fill your head, it’s important to start...