Advice
The Backpacker’s Guide to Bear Bagging
What is the deal with bear bags? Which type should I use, or should I use a canister? Once I have one, what do I do with it?
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, searching my map for a route off the trail...
Rockin’ in the Bedrocks: Long Distance Hiking in Sandals
Importance of Footwear Selecting the right footwear for the trail is undoubtedly one of the most crucial decisions a hiker can make. The wrong shoes can significantly hinder your hike,...
How to Thru-Hike with Type 1 Diabetes
I hiked the PCT last year with Type 1 Diabetes and I am here to impart some of the lessons that I learned along the way. Diabetes was definitely an...
7 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers Share Their Top Advice
As the 2023 thru-hiking season draws to a close, we’ve asked our Pacific Crest Trail finishers to share what they’ve learned throughout their journeys. From preparing for the adventure to...
Top 5 Reasons I’m Glad I Hiked the AT Before Hiking the PCT
Which long trail should you hike first? Here are the top reasons why I'm glad I hiked the AT before the PCT.
Dear Future PCT Hiker…
Dear Future PCT Hiker, So, you’re thinking of embarking on a hike. A 2,650+ mile hike spanning deserts, plains, and high mountain ranges. To attempt this hike you have to...
8 Reasons the AT is the Easiest Triple Crown Trail for First-Time Thru-Hikers
Thru-hiking the AT, PCT, or CDT is hard, but which one is easiest? Here are 8 reasons why first-time thru-hikers should choose the AT.
5 Things I Learned In My First 300 Miles of Backpacking
You Live and You Learn No matter the amount of researching, and planning a newbie backpacker does before a trip, nothing will prepare them better than being on trail. Like...
Especially You
When we reached Julian I headed over to Mom's Pie House for a complimentary slice of pie available to anyone with a current PCT permit. The folks who work there...