Advice
Things I Wish I’d Known Before Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
Going into a thru-hike with no prior long-distance hiking experience means there are a lot of unknowns. From how much food to bring to whether to buy all your shoes...
Thru-Hikers’ Advice for Beginner Backpackers
These hikers have over 30,000 combined miles between them, but they were all beginners once. Here's their advice for beginner backpackers, and anyone looking to get out into the backcountry...
Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail with a Hammock
The Pacific Crest Trail weaves through environments ranging from desert floor to 10,000-foot mountain passes, and everything in between. On the surface, this seems that finding places to camp in...
Mailbag with Jennifer Pharr Davis: Taking a Year Off Before Finishing a Thru-Hike
Welcome to Mailbag with The Pursuit of Endurance is available now, and you can find upcoming book tour events newest book. As I gear up to get back on the PCT this year,...
Own the Hot Flashes: Tips for Menopausal Hikers
You may see them infrequently. You may wonder at their skill or endurance. If you’re the average AT thru-hiker—young and male—you may worry about their safety and health. Don’t. Women...
11 Things Vegan PCT Hikers Should Know
As a vegan thru-hiker and a foodie, finding new vegan options wherever I am is always a priority. I will always alter my plans to try a new vegan place,...
Eight-Day Backpacking Food Plan and Tips
I’m “that” hiker. The one with the food spreadsheet that includes weight and calories per ounce. I figured I may as well put all my hard work into an easy-to-understand...
Best Places to Do Trail Magic on the PCT
This time last year, I started walking toward Canada on the PCT. I walked into camp that first night with as much dignity as I could muster, wondering if maybe...
2018 PCT Info Part II: Keeping Yourself and the PCT Healthy
This is Part II of our 2018 PCT Guide. Read Part I PCTA’s website has a very informative section for you and your point person at home regarding these situations....
2018 PCT Info Part I: Permits, Closures, Sections, and More
If you’re attempting a section hike or thru-hike of the PCT this year, you probably have some questions. Do I need a permit? How do I walk into Canada? What...
