Hikers’ Lowest Moments on the Pacific Crest Trail (Class of 2022)
In the yearly Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey, hikers share their lowest moments on the trail. That is, physically, mentally, and/or emotionally; the literal lowest…
In the yearly Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey, hikers share their lowest moments on the trail. That is, physically, mentally, and/or emotionally; the literal lowest…
Lake Morena is approximately 20 mi / 32 km north of Pacific Crest Trail‘s (PCT) southern terminus at the US-Mexico Border and is a landmark…
The Pacific Crest Trail is hiked by thousands of people each year – from all over the United States and the globe. The trail has…
This post was originally published on April 1 in the spirit of April Fools’ Day, i.e. the entirety of the below post is a work…
In the yearly Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey, hikers share both their lowest moments on the trail (physically, mentally, emotionally – the literal lowest point…
The thru-hiker/trail angel relationship has been put under strain with the increasing popularity of thru-hiking. And it’s not just because thru-hikers are hitting the trail…
After my tirade calling out thru-hikers who hike with zero money, I thought it appropriate to examine another money-adjacent aspect of the thru-hiking world, trail…
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, I meet a hiker from Australia near the turnoff for Mount Whitney. This hiker appears to be experiencing something bordering…
As part of the Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey, I ask hikers what their lowest moments on the trail were and when, if ever, they…
Water caches are locations where water is stored or left out where there would otherwise be none. They have become increasingly common on long-distance trails…
As part of the Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey, I ask hikers what their lowest moments on the trail were and when, if ever, they…
If you’re planning on setting off on a thru-hike, you may encounter the terms trail angel and trail magic as you scour the internet for…