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Why am I hiking the PCT?

Why am I hiking the PCT?

For all to know - why I chose to abandon my clients, friends, and family to hike 2000+ miles. They better be pretty good reasons!

Jun 20, 2025 : Noelani R
NorCal, Bonus Episode: A Day in the Life

NorCal, Bonus Episode: A Day in the Life

I know that a lot of you are curious about the details of everyday trail life. This post is for you.

Jun 20, 2025 : Jackson Abhau
Rattlesnakes (again), Birthdays, and Clown Cars: PCT Days 56 to 58

Rattlesnakes (again), Birthdays, and Clown Cars: PCT Days 56 to 58

In which our hero glimpses the future, increments his age, and packs like a sardine.

Jun 19, 2025 : Emilio Gizzi
PCT Day 28-33 — The Night Hike Express

PCT Day 28-33 — The Night Hike Express

Nightcrawl 29/5 — Day 28 — 14 mi / 22km Grace is never, ever ready before I am. Our walking paces are not dissimilar, but our pack-up speeds are greatly...

Jun 19, 2025 : Carter Imrie-Milne
PCT Week 5: Full Sierran Immersion

PCT Week 5: Full Sierran Immersion

Week 5 of my top-secret weekly trail diary coming your way! I’ve been posting my journal daily, cell service-permitting, On Instagram @alandanielchapman Please forgive any misspellings, etc.

Jun 18, 2025 : Alan Chapman
PCT week 4: Southern Sierras to Mt.Whitney

PCT week 4: Southern Sierras to Mt.Whitney

Here’s week 4 of my top-secret weekly trail diary! I’ve been posting my journal daily, cell service-permitting, On Instagram @alandanielchapman Please forgive any misspellings, etc. I’m using

Jun 18, 2025 : Alan Chapman
Day 34 – Millers Spring

Day 34 – Millers Spring

I ate lunch at a small spring with shade, flat spots to sit/recliner, and hikers to occupy those flat spots.

Jun 18, 2025 : John W
PCT Day 67 – 70: Summiting in the Sierras

PCT Day 67 – 70: Summiting in the Sierras

Day 67 – Muir Pass It was another early start—we left camp at 4 a.m. with PDF and Stretch to begin the long climb up Muir Pass. The first couple...

Jun 18, 2025 : Anna
Burn Zones, Trail Names, and the Desert by Night

Burn Zones, Trail Names, and the Desert by Night

In these three days, we hiked through green hills and into scorched landscapes, avoided poisonous plants, and faced one of the worst nights of wind on trail so far. But...

Jun 17, 2025 : Patrik and Adela
Day 33 – Tehachapi Pass

Day 33 – Tehachapi Pass

While crossing Rt 58 felt significant, I felt like I couldn't get away from it afterwards.

Jun 17, 2025 : John W