We've already broken down the Pacific Crest Trail Class of 2016's gear and resupply, so now it's time to take a closer look at the demographics (and miscellaneous data points) from this last year's PCT class. A lot of the data here is more along the lines of, "Hmmm...I think this would be an
The PCT Resupply Guide: Class of 2016 Survey
The questions surrounding Pacific Crest Trail resupply in this year's Pacific Crest Trail Thru-hiker Survey were expanded to better answer what's one of the trails biggest challenges (at least in the planning stages). Hopefully this information will help to lessen the unnecessary stress that
The Annual Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hiker Survey (2016)
Before getting underway with the results of this year's Pacific Crest Trail survey, I would like to say THANK YOU to everyone who has taken the time to participate these past four years. Thank you. You're all beautiful people. This is now the fourth year I'm doing this (2015, 2014, 2013) so I
Advice From The PCT Class Of 2015
No matter how many times I tell you that planning for your Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike is useless, I know that you're going to have a difficult time believing me (I know I would). That's why, as past of my Annual Pacific Crest Trail Thru-hiker Survey (2015, 2014, 2013), I ask hikers what they
10 Things You’re Forgetting On Your Pacific Crest Trail Hike
As much as I want all of you to believe that you're taking far too much with you on the Pacific Crest Trail, there are probably some small items that you're overlooking in your search for the ultimate PCT gear list. Strangely enough, it turns out a lot of the items you're forgetting are generic
Must-Have Apps For Hiking The Pacific Crest Trail
Statistically speaking, chances are that if you're reading this you have a smartphone. If you're reading this, have a smartphone, and are planning on hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, then chances are that said smartphone will be accompanying you on your journey of a lifetime. Naturally, you want
Pacific Crest Trials: A Psychological and Emotional Guide to Successfully Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
Books telling you how to plan, how to prepare, and how to hike the Pacific Crest Trail - there are a lot of them (and most of them suck). Thankfully, a few of them are worth reading during your days, months, or even years spent anticipating your PCT adventure (if you can successfully read books
The Annual Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hiker Survey (2015)
Given the popularity and supposed usefulness of my previous two surveys of the Pacific Crest Trail classes of 2013 and 2014, I have conducted my survey for the third year in a row (I guess this is actually an annual thing now). As many of you know, all the information here should be taken with a
The Kennedy Meadows To Vermilion Valley Resort (VVR) PCT Resupply
Resupply on the Pacific Crest Trail (how you get yourself more food and/or supplies) is one of the major logistical obstacles that hikers face every year (although I would argue that, barring any special dietary restrictions, resupply is a relatively simple thing to deal with - but that's another