Thousands of people hike the Pacific Crest Trail each year, from all over the United States and the globe. Over the years, the trail has slowly become a more diverse and less exclusive space as it's become better documented and more well-known (on this note, be careful with your trail family). As
The Best Moments of the Pacific Crest Trail (2023 Survey)
As part of the Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey, I ask hikers to share their hikes' scariest and lowest moments. However, I recently began asking hikers to share the best moments from their PCT hikes as well. It's good to remember that there will be difficult times on the Pacific Crest Trail, but
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 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
Pacific Crest Trail Side Quests: Oregon
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
Pacific Crest Trail Side Quests: Northern California
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
Pacific Crest Trail Side Quests: The Sierra
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