Thru-Hiking Culture
22 Trek Bloggers on the Pacific Crest Trail You Should Be Following in 2024
As the hiking season officially kicks into high gear, the Pacific Crest Trail welcomes yet another class of thru-hikers, all of who are hopeful to complete the entire 2,650-mile journey....
Excerpt From “You Carry the Tent, I’ll Carry the Baby” by Jack McClure
This is a guest post brought to you by Jack McClure. McClure's new book, You Carry the Tent, I'll Carry the Baby, is available now through all major online book...
Answering the Top 15 FAQs about the Pacific Crest Trail
Happy New Year! I'm responding to the top 15 most frequently asked questions I received about my hike. What's that/where's that? The Pacific Coast Trail, right? I used to think...
Here Are All the Things I’m Thankful for as a PCT Hiker
For Thanksgiving, I reflected on everything I'm thankful for as a Pacific Crest Trail hiker → I'm thankful for the opportunity to take time away from "regular life" to hike...
Congratulations to these 2023 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 6
The aspiration of conquering a long-distance trail is a shared dream among many avid hikers, with the Pacific Crest Trail often occupying a special place in their imaginations. However, it's...
Congratulations to these 2023 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 5
After covering an astounding 2,650 miles through three states, traversing 26 national forests, exploring seven national parks, and indulging in countless ramen bombs along the way, these determined
Congratulations to these 2023 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 3
Found amongst the rugged beauty of the American West, the Pacific Crest Trail beckons individuals seeking both a mental and physical challenge to tackle its 2,650 miles worth of trail....
Congratulations to these 2023 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 2
Covering a staggering 2,650 miles through three states, weaving through 26 national forests, and traversing seven national parks, a remarkable feat of determination and endurance unfolded as Pacific
Congratulations to these 2023 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 1
2650 miles, 3 states, 26 national forests, 7 national parks, and countless ramen bombs later, these Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers have successfully trekked from Mexico to Canada. Making it to...
I fell into a vortex in Oregon’s best trail town
Lost Luggage I landed in Medford, Oregon after a trip back east for a family wedding - with both my backpack and kitesurfing gear in tow! My plan was to...