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This Section of the PCT Has Been Closed for 20 Years. The Reason? MYLFs

This Section of the PCT Has Been Closed for 20 Years. The Reason? MYLFs

If you’ve hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, chances are you’re familiar with the Williamson Rock closure — nicknamed the “frog closure” — in Southern California. This closure covers a 3.6-mile...

May 14, 2025 : Kelsey Nannini
“We Are Transforming These Mountains in a Way Humans Have Never Seen”: The Future of the Sierra Nevada, John Muir’s Range of Light

“We Are Transforming These Mountains in a Way Humans Have Never Seen”: The Future of the Sierra Nevada, John Muir’s Range of Light

John Muir called the Sierra Nevada the “Range of Light” in his 1894 book, The Mountains of California, writing about the exceptional quality of light there, calling it "the most divinely

May 12, 2025 : Karl Ford
Yosemite Valley Backpackers Campground to Open as Scheduled, Reversing Previous Closure Decision

Yosemite Valley Backpackers Campground to Open as Scheduled, Reversing Previous Closure Decision

In a significant turn of events for wilderness travelers, Yosemite National Park has reversed its recent decision to close the Yosemite Valley Backpackers Campground for the 2025 season. The

Apr 30, 2025 : Katie Jackson
Graduating Army Ranger School and Thru-Hiking After 30+ Years in the Military with Jay “Meat Grinder” France (BPR #303)

Graduating Army Ranger School and Thru-Hiking After 30+ Years in the Military with Jay “Meat Grinder” France (BPR #303)

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Atheltic, we are joined by Jay “Meat Grinder” France. Meat Grinder is a thru-hiker, author,...

Apr 28, 2025 : Backpacker Radio
Yosemite Campground Closure Will Disrupt Backpackers — Including JMT and PCT Thru-Hikers

Yosemite Campground Closure Will Disrupt Backpackers — Including JMT and PCT Thru-Hikers

Yosemite National Park has announced the closure of its primary backpackers camp located in Yosemite Valley, effective for the entire 2025 season. This decision, coupled with temporary shutdowns at

Apr 25, 2025 : Katie Jackson
Hiking with a Tote Bag, Ultramarathons in a Roundabout, and Creative Trail Shenanigans with Tate “Pyro” Dobson (BPR #302)

Hiking with a Tote Bag, Ultramarathons in a Roundabout, and Creative Trail Shenanigans with Tate “Pyro” Dobson (BPR #302)

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Tate Dobson, known on trail as Pyro. Tate is a certified...

Apr 21, 2025 : Backpacker Radio
Where Do You Need a Bear Canister on the PCT?

Where Do You Need a Bear Canister on the PCT?

Bear canisters are required to keep your food secure — and, more importantly, to prevent bears from becoming habituated to human food — on several sections of the Pacific Crest...

Apr 17, 2025 : Katie Jackson
“I’m Falling!” Harrowing Video Shows PCT Hiker’s Rescue From Eroding Cliff Face Near Whitewater, CA

“I’m Falling!” Harrowing Video Shows PCT Hiker’s Rescue From Eroding Cliff Face Near Whitewater, CA

A Pacific Crest Trail hiker near Whitewater, CA found herself in a harrowing situation recently when she slipped and fell partway down a steep cliff. Footage released on Monday by...

Apr 15, 2025 : Kelly Floro
The Camino de Costa Rica with Maytal “Carrot Top” Agasi (BPR #301)

The Camino de Costa Rica with Maytal “Carrot Top” Agasi (BPR #301)

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we’re joined by Maytal Agasi, known on trail as Carrot Top. In this episode,...

Apr 14, 2025 : Backpacker Radio
Triple Crowning in Three Years, Ultralight Tips, and Cold Soaking with Austen McDaniel (BPR #297)

Triple Crowning in Three Years, Ultralight Tips, and Cold Soaking with Austen McDaniel (BPR #297)

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Austen McDaniel, known on trail as PI. If that name sounds...

Mar 17, 2025 : Backpacker Radio