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The One About Finishing the Sierras: Hiking in a record snow year
California had never seen a greater winter. With the highest snowpack in recorded history we walked almost four weeks on snow. Some said we were unlucky. But I felt the...
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...
Meet Shawn Mahoney, aka Log Man: The Thru-Hiker Who Carried a Log on the AT and PCT
Meet Shawn Mahoney, that crazy dude who carried a big log on the AT and PCT. But it wasn't just for kicks. Learn the real reason here.
Trail Correspondents: S4 Episode #15 | Interview With Your Former Self
Welcome back to Trail Correspondents! This is the final episode of season 4: an interview with your former self. Traditionally, this episode is formatted such that we pan back and...
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
Trail Correspondents: S4 Episode #14 | The Finish
Welcome back to Trail Correspondents! We’ve finally come to it: the finish. Send us your questions about anything and everything here: Listen here: Or download this episode. In
Beloved PCT Trail Angel, Donna Saufley of Hiker Heaven, Succumbs to Brain Cancer
At 6:30am this morning, Donna Saufley, the legendary PCT trail angel passed away. Per a statement by relative Floyd Saufley on the family's gofundme page, "This ends a long and...
Backpacker Radio #221 | Al “Lookout” Marriott on Hiking Through the Sierra in a Record Snow Year (PCT 2023)
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Al Marriott, known on trail as Lookout. Lookout is a 2023 PCT thru-hiker, and one of...
Q&A With Heather “Anish” Anderson On Her Summer FKTs
Heather "Anish" Anderson is a legend in the FKT world. Learn about her incredible summer of setting records on sections of the AT and PCT.
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....