Pacific Crest Trail

I’m Ditching the Luxury: My Journey to Ultra-Light Packing for the Pacific Crest Trail!

I’m Ditching the Luxury: My Journey to Ultra-Light Packing for the Pacific Crest Trail!

Hiking and weight. An inevitable connection. A balancing act between luxury items and backpack weight.  Light is fast, Ultra-light even faster. At least in theory. In the past During my

Mar 3, 2025 : Simon von Hubatius
Seeking New Trail Name

Seeking New Trail Name

When you are dubbed with a trail name, it's a badge of honor that you carry for the rest of the trail. And yet here I am, leaving my trail...

Feb 25, 2025 : George Gristina
PCT Countdown: A Deep Dive into Permits, Visa Challenges, and Physical Conditioning

PCT Countdown: A Deep Dive into Permits, Visa Challenges, and Physical Conditioning

I received a lot of questions about how I prepare for the Pacific Crest Trail. What my training in detail looks like, and what is necessary to hike across the...

Feb 19, 2025 : Simon von Hubatius
And suddenly, my hike is almost around the corner…

And suddenly, my hike is almost around the corner…

Time is running here in the wonderful Winter of British Columbia. I work 5 days, take 2 days off, and walk 20.000 steps daily. Gym, skiing, yoga, and a lot...

Feb 13, 2025 : Simon von Hubatius
My Pacific Crest Trail Gear Setup

My Pacific Crest Trail Gear Setup

In this blog, I’ll share some of the gear I’m planning to bring on the PCT. You can check out my almost complete gear list here, which includes weights, costs,...

Dec 31, 2024 : Anna
I Have A Permit–What Now?

I Have A Permit–What Now?

After the stress of figuring out the permit process, worrying about whether or not you'll snag one and then the giant sigh of relief when you get that sweet confirmation...

Dec 18, 2024 : Shannon Adams
Time To Take A Walk–My Hiker Intro

Time To Take A Walk–My Hiker Intro

Hi everyone, I'm Shannon.  I grew up in the south, where I made my way through life, getting married and raising children as many do. My time was filled up...

Dec 12, 2024 : Shannon Adams
The Hitchhikers Guide to Hospitality

The Hitchhikers Guide to Hospitality

We’ve all been there, standing on a degrading asphalt shoulder, thumbs towards the heavens, as yet ANOTHER nearly empty car zooms past without acknowledging our existence. There’s no doubt that

Nov 30, 2024 : Robert Greenier / "Moxie"
Tips for International Thru Hikers

Tips for International Thru Hikers

After travelling half way around the world to complete the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022 and now most recently the Appalachian Trail in 2024, I have a fair bit of...

Sep 10, 2024 : Scorpion Queen
Sierra Mountains – It’s all downhill from here!

Sierra Mountains – It’s all downhill from here!

The culture of the PCT is inspiring. There is a saying that has stuck with me which is “the trail will provide”.  It’s a frame of mind that what you...

Aug 22, 2024 : Audrey