Advice
A Typical PCT Thru-Hike Cost $10,000 in 2025. Here’s How We Did It for Just $6,000 Each
For years, my husband and I knew we would eventually hike the Pacific Crest Trail. We met while thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2021, and after summiting Katahdin, we knew...
The PCT’s Northern Terminus Is Closed. Here’s One Way You Can Still Hike to Canada
The last miles to the Pacific Crest Trail's northern terminus are closed, but that doesn't mean you can't walk to Canada. Introducing the mysterious Monument 90.
How To Thru-Hike the PCT With Type 1 Diabetes: Gear, Resupply, Logistics, and More
This is a guest post by Ben Bosch (full bio at the end). Hello! I’m Ben, PCT Class of 2024 (and Colorado Trail ‘21). I’ve had Type 1 Diabetes for...
Andrew Skurka on Mastering Ultralight Tents & Shelters
The below is a transcription. Minor edits have been made for clarity and readability, while preserving the original message and intent. This video is part of a new series on The...
The Last Thing I Expected on My PCT Hike: Contracting MRSA
Bad. Things. Do. Happen. There, I said it. I have really enjoyed my time on the Pacific Crest Trail, but it’s impossible to control everything, and the risks encountered on-trail...
The Ultimate PCT Resupply Strategy for 2026
As my PCT thru-hike start date approached in 2025, one of the things I felt most anxious about was resupplying. I followed other prospective PCT hikers online, and it seemed...
Will 2026 Be a High Snow Year on the PCT? What We Know So Far
Sierra snowpack along the Pacific Crest Trail is trending above average as of mid-January, with Postholer.com reporting trail snow at 157% of average for this date. Meanwhile, snow conditions in
Some of the Most Iconic PCT Experiences Aren’t Even on the PCT: 10 Can’t-Miss PCT Side Quests
The Pacific Crest Trail is one of the most scenic long-distance trails in the United States and, arguably, the world. Stretching 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada, the PCT passes...
6 Things 2026 PCT Thru-Hikers Need To Know (Advice From a 2025 Hiker)
Within one hour of beginning my PCT thru-hike in 2025, I realized my experience was already shaping up to be very different from Cheryl Strayed’s account from the hit book/movie...
A Surprising Bucket List Item I Had No Idea About
I was raised fairly conservatively. I suppose that's the reason I can count on one hand how many times I've actually been skinny dipping Ironically, all 4 times have been...
