Advice
7 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers Share Their Top Advice
As the 2023 thru-hiking season draws to a close, we’ve asked our Pacific Crest Trail finishers to share what they’ve learned throughout their journeys. From preparing for the adventure to...
Top 5 Reasons I’m Glad I Hiked the AT Before Hiking the PCT
Which long trail should you hike first? Here are the top reasons why I'm glad I hiked the AT before the PCT.
Dear Future PCT Hiker…
Dear Future PCT Hiker, So, you’re thinking of embarking on a hike. A 2,650+ mile hike spanning deserts, plains, and high mountain ranges. To attempt this hike you have to...
8 Reasons the AT is the Easiest Triple Crown Trail for First-Time Thru-Hikers
Thru-hiking the AT, PCT, or CDT is hard, but which one is easiest? Here are 8 reasons why first-time thru-hikers should choose the AT.
5 Things I Learned In My First 300 Miles of Backpacking
You Live and You Learn No matter the amount of researching, and planning a newbie backpacker does before a trip, nothing will prepare them better than being on trail. Like...
Especially You
When we reached Julian I headed over to Mom's Pie House for a complimentary slice of pie available to anyone with a current PCT permit. The folks who work there...
Snow Travel for Thru-Hikers: Essential Gear, Skills, Tips, and More
Safe snow travel is key to any thru-hike, but considerably more crucial this season due to the dumping of snow the West—and California in particular—has received. Read on for key...
21 Things 2023 PCT Thru-Hikers Need To Know
If you're planning to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail in 2023, look no further. We have some advice that will make prepping for your 2,650-mile trip a whole lot easier....
Week 18: Washington Heat Waves, More Fires and Goat Rocks!
Entering Washington An extra half day is taken in Cascade Locks, Oregon. It's the start of a heat wave so we'll set out later in the evening. Most of our...
How To Score a PCT Long-distance Permit
It's that time of year again. The Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) will open the PCT Long-distance Permit application on Tuesday, November 15th at 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time. In the...