Winter Storm Expected To Dump 10-Plus Feet of Snow in Sierra Nevada Mountains

Winter Storm Expected To Dump 10-Plus Feet of Snow in Sierra Nevada Mountains

Meteorologists expect a massive Pacific storm to pummel the west coast starting this Thursday, dumping rain at low elevations and snow in the mountains. It will affect much of the...

Feb 28, 2024 : Kelly Floro
Walking Towards the Starting Line

Walking Towards the Starting Line

In less than a month I will be flying to the United States and starting my walk from the border of Mexico towards Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail. It...

Feb 28, 2024 : Sakari McGregor
A Bundle of “I don’t knows”

A Bundle of “I don’t knows”

Hello fellow Trekkers! My name is Saida and I am a 33 year old female, Los Angeles native. My current home base is Sacramento, CA where I relocated to in...

Feb 26, 2024 : Saida Garcia
How to (un)pack your fears

How to (un)pack your fears

A common refrain that backpackers hear when it comes to gear is that “you pack your fears”. What this means is: you can usually tell by what gear a hiker...

Feb 26, 2024 : Angie
How Do I Say Goodbye to My Best Friend?

How Do I Say Goodbye to My Best Friend?

Hi Trek Tramily, We all know saying goodbye is the hardest part of leaving. Some of us say, "I'll see you soon" or "I'll be back before you know it"...

Feb 24, 2024 : Annie
Reasons I’m Hiking the PCT (Embarrassing Edition)

Reasons I’m Hiking the PCT (Embarrassing Edition)

The ‘why’ story I’ve told In my last year of college, I was working full-time and studying in my free time seven days a week. I began researching backpacking as...

Feb 20, 2024 : Lucia Elder
Gear changes from the AT to the PCT

Gear changes from the AT to the PCT

With less than five weeks until I start the Pacific Crest Trail, I have been dialing in my base weight*, practicing setting up my tent, and packing my backpack. When...

Feb 18, 2024 : Hannah Goodman
Reflecting on the Pacific Crest Trail

Reflecting on the Pacific Crest Trail

Note: I’ve had this post in my drafts for a few months now, and I’ve finally gotten around to editing and sharing it. I’ve been off trail for about 4...

Feb 15, 2024 : Darby McGhee
Training for the PCT in the Ecuadorian Andes at 8-12,000 feet

Training for the PCT in the Ecuadorian Andes at 8-12,000 feet

After securing my thru-hiking permit for the PCT 2024 season, things really got real! I now fill my days with lots of equipment research, Facebook group advice, inspirational podcasts, and...

Feb 15, 2024 : Becky Wandell
My 4 Biggest Regrets From My John Muir Trail Thru-Hike

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...

Feb 15, 2024 : Katie Jackson