This Week’s Top Instagram Posts from the #PacificCrestTrail

While it may not be thru-hiking season, there are still some lucky people out on the #PacificCrestTrail! Unfortunately, if you are reading this, you’re probably not one of those few people making the trek. But that means that hopefully you’re preparing to take it on later this hiking season!

If you’d like to be featured, we search Instagram for great photos with the hashtag #PacificCrestTrail, #PCT and #PacificCrestTrials (our personal favorite) and select a few standouts each week for your viewing pleasure.

Here’s some visual splendor chock full of the insta-greatness we have all been waiting for. The following photos were taken between March 12 and March 19.

Dedicating this Saturday to serious meal prep! Resupply boxes are getting full and closer to being shipped out ?? So excited – 47 days!! #pacificcresttrail #mealprep @jarose89

A post shared by Christina Rose (@_ninaruns) on Mar 18, 2017 at 8:40am PDT

#throwbackthursday to a magical coffee break on the PCT. Instant coffee in my jet boil, trail magic, and the best trail friends. ❤️ :: :: :: :: :: :: #pctig #trekthepct #tbt #pacificcresttrials #pacificcresttrail #trailfamily

A post shared by Susanna (@susannajoie) on Mar 16, 2017 at 5:07pm PDT

Who else can identify with cheesebeards comments here? The Sierra is a place to take your time. Instead of hiking in the Sierra, I prefer to stroll or saunter without a care in the world. How bout you? “It wasn’t always easy making the miles in the Sierras. You could get lost in the scenery, and a break could end up dragging on much longer than you intended. Next time I’m there, I will be going at a quarter of the pace that I went through there on my pct thru hike.#pct2016 #pcta #pctig #pacificcresttrail #pacificcresttrials #hiking #backpacking #thruhike #thruhiker #sony #sonyimages #a7r#adventureanywhere #awakethesoul #wildernessnation #comforttheory #optoutside #goatworthy #thegreatoutdoors #myfeatureshoot #hikelighter #rei #untrackedexperience #bpmag #trailchat #takemebackpacking #johnmuirtrail #somewheremagazine”

A post shared by Anywhere Wild (@anywherewildco) on Mar 15, 2017 at 9:34am PDT

Hiking above the clouds was a treat every time. Watching the fluffy blanket roll through, then revert back was memorizing. When we’re below the clouds we think it’s dark and gloomy and cold. But we forget that the sun is still shining. :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: #mountainlove #moutainlife #mountainlovers #earth_escape #IAmNature #mountainlover #theoutbound #optoutside #bestofbackpack #lonelyplanet #lonelyplanettraveller #werehikers #NationalTrailsSystems #ItsAllYours #photographersinthewild #HikeThePct #fantasticearth #wildernessplanet #fabletrails #exploreourearth #pct #pctig #PacificCrestTrail #PacificCrestTrials #angelesnationalforest #anf #SoCalHiking #HikeCalifornia #DesertHiking #CaliforniaDesert

A post shared by Andy&Laurie |Shuffles&Dribbles (@yogihiker) on Mar 15, 2017 at 7:57am PDT

Following the sun! #freeoutside #sunlight

A post shared by Jeff Garmire (@thefreeoutside) on Mar 15, 2017 at 10:57am PDT

This is LONG overdue but I finally picked back up where I left off on my PCT blog, and blogged about South Lake Tahoe to Sierra City! Pictured: ridge walking west of Lake Tahoe in Granite Chief Wilderness, ~mile 1140 of the PCT. writefromthewilderness.wordpress.com (link in bio) #pct #pct2016 #pacificcresttrail #pacificcresttrials #pctig #adventure #getoutside #california

A post shared by Sarah Wright (@sarahmiwright) on Mar 14, 2017 at 8:43pm PDT

When you have 8 thru-hikers and just as many backpacks and only a 5 person car, you have to get pretty creative with packing. Mammoth or bust. #rei1440project #backpacking #bpmag #liveyouradventure #getoutside #optoutside #pctig #thruhike #pacificcresttrail #instagood #wanderlust #naturevibes #trailchat #keepitwild #neverstopexploring #wildernessculture #dirtbag #pacificcresttrials #pct2016

A post shared by Douglas Hurdle (@douglashurdle) on Mar 11, 2017 at 9:20am PST

Vortexed super hard at Timberline… plan was to get in and get out after the bomb breakfast buffet…. annnnnnddd then several hours later and a few beers later I finally hiked out half a mile at sunset, camped on a ridge, just to get heck out of dodge. Woke up the next morning to this. Why, hey Hood! You lookin damn fine in that morning light. — — — — — — — #mthood #oregon #pnw #hikeoregon #pct #pctig #pctsobo #pct16 #trekthepct #thetrek #pacificcresttrail #pacificcresttrials #pctvortex #pctweirdwondrouswild #pctyouputaspellonme #thruhike #thruhiking #onthetrail #backcountry #getoutside #optoutside #gypsysoul #awakethesoul #wanderlust #outdoorwomen #optoutside #sheexplores #sheroams #wanderlust #wildbynature #staywildandfree #choosemountains

A post shared by “whiskey” Nikki (@whiskey_wanders) on Mar 11, 2017 at 12:37pm PST

53 days until I start my trek on the Pacific Crest Trail, over 2600 miles through CA,OR, and WA. ⛰. Be sure to follow along as I Vlog and Blog my adventure.

A post shared by Erick (Styles)Gaudreau (@egoodsyahknow) on Mar 18, 2017 at 7:31am PDT

15 days until we leave the trailhead.. organizing the maps for the resupply boxes . . . #pct #pacificcresttrail #pct2017 #pctprep #halfmile #halfmilemaps #maps #trailmaps #topography #pcta #hiking #thruhike #backpacking #camping #california #oregon #washington #optoutside #outdoors #travel #adventure #rei1440project #thruhiking #pctig #trail #hike

A post shared by Juliana (@juliana_chauncey) on Mar 19, 2017 at 11:01am PDT

T minus 3 days till launch. PCT here I come. #pct #pct2017 #throughhike #gear #imaturtlenow #superbloom #hiking #backpacking

A post shared by Brogan Cays (@brogancays) on Mar 19, 2017 at 12:13am PDT

Trail dinners! 86 days worth! Thanks #outdoorherbivore for these super great dehydrated vegan meals! I admire those who are dehydrating all of their own food for the trail, but I just can’t make that happen this year! #veganforlife #pct2017

A post shared by abby brownell (@grandfatherpine) on Mar 18, 2017 at 3:53pm PDT

While there are not many people on the trail right now, there are a ton counting down the days for their trek to begin. This week, I loved seeing the #throwbacks, but more importantly the #pct2017prep! So excited for the Class of 2017 thru-hikers to get started!

Remember, if you want to be featured use #PacificCrestTrials (fav), #pct2017 or #pct2017prep.

For those of you still prepping, don’t forget your copy of Pacific Crest Trails!