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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...
PCT Resupply: What it Cost and What We’d Do Differently
Thru-hike resupply planning can be daunting. Where to send packages, how much food to put in your boxes, and timing your arrival to a post office with limited hours is...
Things I Should Have Listened to as a Rookie Thru-Hiker
I was a rookie. I spent months scouring information about thru-hiking and the PCT. I read a lot of hiker blogs. I fine tuned my gear, I tested it (sort...
Learning to Read the Landscape
Over the past decade, more and more thru-hikers have ditched maps and have instead opted for guides like Yogi’s Pacific Crest Trail Handbook that stick to the highlights – water...
My PCT Thru-Hike Diet and Nutrition Plan
As it turns out, Oreos are not a superfood. One of the beautiful realities of thru-hiking is that you can eat literally whatever you want and either not gain weight, or...
2017 Sierra High-Water Crossing Advice From Someone Who’s Hiked Through
The following is a guest post which originally appeared on the 1. Don't be limited by food How long is Mammoth to Sonora? 110-ish miles, right? Nope, not right now. You'll...
The PCT in 2017: What Changed?
A lot changes along the 2650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail every year. Here are the updates I have come across. Trail Reopenings, Closures, and Adjustments Lake Fire and...
The Best Cameras and Lenses for Hiking and Backpacking
Although no camera can perfectly recreate the beauty of the backcountry, some do a much job than others. Once upon a time, using professional-caliber photography setup would've added several extra
Things To Expect On A Thru-Hike
As I sit down to write this article, I’m flooded with memories from the trail. And to think, each hiker has as many memories as I do. This is about...