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
Pacific Crest Trail Resupply Guide (2023 Survey)
The third installment of the Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hiker Survey covers the PCT's biggest (perceived) logistical issue: resupply. After hikers get their gear sorted, questions surrounding resupply become the object of PCT hiker fascination and internet probing. What is PCT resupply? It's the
The Pacific Crest Trail Gear Guide (2023 Survey)
In the second installment of this year's Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hiker Survey, we dive into gear for hiking the PCT. Pacific Crest Trail gear lists vary wildly between hikers, and (spoiler alert) finding a perfect PCT gear list is impossible. That said, we can try. I've organized this in a way
Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey (2023)
The Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey is distributed to PCT hikers at the end of the hiking season every year to capture a snapshot of the year's class and provide a useful resource to future PCT hikers and recreators. The Survey is now in its eleventh year, and I would like to thank everyone who
Pacific Crest Trail Side Quests: Washington
Pacific Crest Trail side quests are objectives PCT hikers can choose to accomplish during their hikes, but that don't need to be completed to finish a PCT thru-hike. Before beginning a Pacific Crest Trail hike - or perhaps any thru-hike - it's common for would-be hikers to spend vast amounts of