In the third installment of the Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hiker Survey, we cover what's probably the biggest (perceived) logistical issue on the PCT, resupply. After hikers get their gear sorted, questions surrounding resupply become the object of PCT hiker fascination. What is PCT resupply? It's
The Pacific Crest Trail Gear Guide: Class of 2022 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) it's impossible to find a perfect PCT gear list. That said, we can try. I've organized this in a way
Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey (2022)
The Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey is distributed to PCT hikers at the end of the hiking season every year with the goal of capturing a snapshot of the year's class and providing a useful resource to future PCT hikers and recreators. The Survey is now in its tenth year and I would like to extend a
NOW OPEN: The 2022 John Muir Trail Hiker Survey
The 2022 John Muir Trail Hiker Survey is now open for responses - fill it out here! If you hiked the John Muir Trail this year (2022), as a thru-hiker or section hiker, this survey is for you. It doesn't matter whether you completed the entire JMT (i.e. if you got off early or section hiked), the
NOW OPEN: The 2022 Continental Divide Trail Hiker Survey
The 2022 Continental Divide Trail Hiker Survey is now open for responses - fill it out here! If you hiked the Continental Divide Trail this year (2022), as a thru-hiker or section hiker, this survey is for you. It doesn't matter whether you completed the entire CDT (i.e. if you got off early or
NOW OPEN: The 2022 Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey
The 2022 Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey is now open for responses - fill it out here! If you hiked the Pacific Crest Trail this year (2022), as a thru-hiker or section hiker, this survey is for you. It doesn't matter whether you completed the entire PCT (i.e. if you got off early or section
New Rules for Getting a PCT Permit in 2023
The Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) has - again - updated the process for obtaining a Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) permit. The permit process has evolved over the years and has never been perfect, but with the huge demand for the limited number of permits available each year (especially
Rim to Rim to Rim in a Day Guide – Grand Canyon
Completing Grand Canyon's Rim to Rim to Rim in a single day is a huge effort that should only be attempted by those familiar with the challenges of running/hiking in the canyon and with the proper fitness to complete the trail. Many people undertake this as a multi-day effort. Here I'll cover