Chances are that things won't go according to plan on a Continental Divide Trail thru-hike. One of the best things you can do to prepare for a CDT thru-hike is talk to CDT thru-hikers and see what they would do again, do differently, and suggest that others (i.e. you) do. Questions like What gear
Pacific Crest Trail Hiking Advice for 2024 (& Beyond)
Chances are that things won't go according to plan on a Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike. One of the best things you can do to prepare for a PCT thru-hike is talk to PCT thru-hikers and see what they would do again, do differently, and suggest that others (i.e. you) do. Questions like, What gear do I
Continental Divide Trail Horror Stories (2023 Survey)
While completing the Continental Divide Trail Hiker Survey, hikers share the moment(s), if ever, they found themselves in a situation where they felt they were in legitimate danger or when they were legitimately afraid. The Continental Divide Trail tests mental, physical, and emotional endurance.
The Worst Moments of the Pacific Crest Trail (2023 Survey)
During the Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey, in addition to sharing the scariest moments of their PCT thru-hikes, PCT hikers also share the lowest moment(s) of the trail. Hiking the PCT means more than blindly wandering down a path filled with trail angels eager to help hikers on their journey
Pacific Crest Trail Horror Stories (2023 Survey)
While completing the Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey, hikers share the moment(s), if ever, they were in a situation where they felt they were in legitimate danger or when they were legitimately afraid. The Pacific Crest Trail tests mental, physical, and emotional endurance. Hikers don't get the
The John Muir Trail Gear Guide (2023 Survey)
In the second installment of this year's John Muir Trail Hiker Survey, we dive into gear for hiking the JMT. John Muir Trail gear lists vary wildly between hikers, and (spoiler alert) finding a perfect JMT gear list is impossible. That said, we can try. I’ve organized this in a way that I hope
Continental Divide Trail Resupply Guide (2023 Survey)
In the third installment of the Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hiker Survey, we cover what's probably the biggest (perceived) logistical issue on the CDT: resupply. After hikers get their gear sorted, questions surrounding resupply become the object of CDT hiker fascination. What is CDT resupply?
The Continental Divide Trail Gear Guide (2023 Survey)
In the second installment of this year's Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hiker Survey, we dive into gear for hiking the CDT. Continental Divide Trail gear lists vary wildly between hikers, and (spoiler alert) finding a perfect CDT gear list is impossible. That said, we can try. I've organized this