Following the extensive list of horrifying things to be found on the Pacific Crest Trail, the trail's second most abundant resource award goes to "the kindness of strangers" (or "the poop of strangers" - it's a close call). My objectively undeserving self was showered in trail magic simply
To Catch A PCT Thru-Hiker
For as "free" as the Pacific Crest Trail may have hikers convinced that they are, what many fail to realize is that they have become slaves to their basic needs; and that in doing so, they have also become quite predictable creatures. So how do you learn to predict the actions of hikers? Well
Faith In Humanity: Restored
If you find yourself doubting the future of the human race as a species, I have a simple solution for you: hike 2,600 miles from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail. Now I'm not saying this is the only way to go about restoring said faith in humanity (there are plenty of other long
The First 100 PCT Miles: Lessons Learned
Today I arrived in Warner Springs, marking the end of California Section A and the first 110 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. Over the course of the past week I have learned much of hiking, camping, the Pacific Crest Trail, and myself (I don't like mashed potatoes as much as I thought, and
Murderers In The Desert (& PCT Checkers)
Up until this point we have addressed every hikers' (and person's) worst fear: bears. However, since bears do not pose a threat until somewhere around mile 700 of the Pacific Crest Trail (at least those we are aware of), I feel as though I must address the things most likely to kill you in the
Trail Angels and Trail Magic
Contrary to the doomsday bear mauling scenario to look forward to while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, flickers of hope also dot the trail in the form of angels and magic. Unfortunately, for those who prefer bible scripture and the production of animals from articles of clothing, we will not be