Pacific Crest Trail

PCT Side-Quest: Contact in the Desert

PCT Side-Quest: Contact in the Desert

May 29 to June 2 “Who knows what else is out there, previously irrelevant to our thinking, that might eventually run into us in uncanny ways; things that don't and...

Jul 8, 2025 : Charles "Extra" Argast
PCT: Notes From the High Desert

PCT: Notes From the High Desert

 May 24 - 28: Warner Springs to San Jacinto  After spending four hours lounging around the Warner Springs community center, I was off on trail again. I felt incredibly refreshed...

Jun 28, 2025 : Charles "Extra" Argast
PCT: Reunification with Desertification

PCT: Reunification with Desertification

May 20 - 24: Southern Terminus to Warner Springs  “That the thing about the desert, the tears dry fast” Faucet, PCT hiker class of 2025 Desert Shakedown  Am I ready...

Jun 23, 2025 : Charles "Extra" Argast
PCT: Here we go again!

PCT: Here we go again!

Arrival    May 19. Landing in San Diego, I felt both excited and anxious. San Diego is a paradox. A lush vibrate city, surrounded by drought and uncertainty. When you...

Jun 7, 2025 : Charles "Extra" Argast
The Scariest Things About Thru-Hiking Aren’t What You Think

The Scariest Things About Thru-Hiking Aren’t What You Think

This summer, I plan to hike Canada's Great Divide Trail. Not my first rodeo, but the GDT is not the PCT. Let's dive into some of the various ways this...

Jun 3, 2025 : Caitlin Hardee
One Week On Trail: Expectations vs. Reality

One Week On Trail: Expectations vs. Reality

On Thursday, May 1st, I stood at the Southern Terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail with a bag full of gear and a head full of plans, hopes, and expectations....

May 28, 2025 : Sarah W
Pre-PCT: Terminal Thoughts

Pre-PCT: Terminal Thoughts

 Here we go again...   I'm waiting for boarding, sipping bland overpriced coffee. I can feel an anxious buzz that permeates the air. It's palpable. You can see it mirrored...

May 19, 2025 : Charles "Extra" Argast
The Home Stretch: Ready for My PCT Adventure Starting This Sunday!

The Home Stretch: Ready for My PCT Adventure Starting This Sunday!

A lot happened since I left my winter destination in B.C. 10 days ago. But most importantly, I´m in the final prepping days until I start my PCT hike THIS...

Apr 23, 2025 : Simon von Hubatius
Pretzel’s PCT Gear List!

Pretzel’s PCT Gear List!

The post you've been waiting for! Or rather, the post you’ve been expecting. It’s something of a tradition for a blogging thru hiker to post their gear list.  So like...

Apr 16, 2025 : Pretzel
The Evolution of My Gear Over 4000+ Miles on Three Continents

The Evolution of My Gear Over 4000+ Miles on Three Continents

One of my favorite aspects of backpacking is that you really can get outside with very little. You can start with cheap options and get more and more dialed, and...

Apr 16, 2025 : jessica "stitches" guo