A bearded man with sunburned cheeks smiles broadly under a clear blue sky, standing in a mountainous landscape along the Pacific Crest Trail, with snow-capped peaks in the background. He carries a large backpack, capturing yet another moment for his photo gallery.

Photo Gallery: Faces Of The Pacific Crest Trail

ByMac Hours
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Ever wonder what type of people hike the Pacific Crest Trail? (Spoiler alert: white people)

We can always draw conclusions based on PCT thru-hiker surveys or arbitrary blog posts, but this requires the use of one’s imagination (an imagination which has likely grown weak and useless in the absence of a large purple dinosaur’s weekly inspiration).

The solution to said problem: photographs.

During my time bumming around the Sierra the past few months, I managed to steal the souls of numerous thru-hikers with my futuristic photo-making machine. The resulting images provide a small glimpse into the PCT Class of 2014.

  • A bearded man with sunburned cheeks smiles broadly under a clear blue sky, standing in a mountainous landscape along the Pacific Crest Trail, with snow-capped peaks in the background. He carries a large backpack, capturing yet another moment for his photo gallery.
  • A person with a scruffy beard and windswept hair smiles broadly outdoors, as if theyre on an exhilarating part of the Pacific Crest Trail. The background features blurred trees and two people standing at a distance under the bright blue sky, perfect for any photo gallery showcasing joyful faces.
  • A man with a beard and a friendly smile stands outdoors in a sunny forest setting, reminiscent of scenes from the Pacific Crest Trail. Hes wearing a light-colored shirt, surrounded by tall trees and a clear blue sky, making him look like part of a photo gallery dedicated to natures beauty.
  • A person in a multicolored headband smiles while sitting outdoors on the Pacific Crest Trail. With light hair and a light-colored shirt, they enjoy the sunny, wooded area, surrounded by trees and under a clear blue sky, perfect for any photo gallery.
  • A person with a beard and short, tousled hair looks directly at the camera, embodying the rugged spirit of the Pacific Crest Trail. They are outdoors in a forested area with trees and rocks in the background, wearing a patterned neck scarf and a dark top, perfect for any photo gallery of captivating faces.
  • A person with light hair is wearing a red jacket and standing in a forest setting along the Pacific Crest Trail, with trees in the background. The overcast sky adds to the serene and natural atmosphere, as if captured for a tranquil photo gallery.
  • A person with a long beard and mustache stands outdoors, smiling slightly, perhaps a moment captured for a photo gallery. They wear a wide-brimmed hat and bright yellow jacket amidst the natural backdrop of trees and rocks, reminiscent of the Pacific Crest Trail scenery.
  • A person with a long beard and wearing a beanie is smiling slightly while outdoors on the Pacific Crest Trail. They sport a jacket and a green shirt, standing amidst blurred trees, hinting at a forest setting that belongs in any cherished photo gallery.
  • A bearded adventurer, cap crowned with sunglasses, stands amidst the trees of the Pacific Crest Trail. A camouflage-patterned cloth drapes around their neck as soft sunlight filters through the forest canopy.
  • A man with a brown beard smiles at the camera, capturing a moment from his Pacific Crest Trail adventure. Outdoors, he sports a green jacket over an orange shirt, sunglasses perched on his head against a backdrop of blurred greenery and sunlight.
  • A person with a beard is smiling broadly, wearing a yellow hooded jacket. They are standing outdoors in front of a tree on the Pacific Crest Trail. The background is blurred with greenery, suggesting a natural setting perfect for any photo gallery.
  • A bearded person in an outdoor setting, wearing a jacket with an orange lining, stands before a river and wooden bridge amidst trees and rocky terrain. This moment, captured as part of a Pacific Crest Trail photo gallery, showcases the rugged beauty of natures faces.
  • A man wearing sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat smiles at the camera. With a scarf wrapped around his head and a jacket, he stands against the sunny, grassy backdrop of the Pacific Crest Trails scenic hills, making it a picture-perfect addition to any photo gallery.
  • A person is smiling outdoors, wearing a bright green shirt with sunglasses perched on their head. They stand near a wooden railing along the Pacific Crest Trail, surrounded by trees and rocky terrain. The sun shines brightly overhead, capturing a perfect moment for any photo gallery.
  • A person wearing glasses, a cap, and a blue patterned neck gaiter stands outdoors on a sunny day along the Pacific Crest Trail. The backdrop of the photo gallery image showcases a dirt path and lush greenery, perfectly capturing the essence of adventure.
  • A person wearing a gray cap and shirt smiles outdoors, standing amidst the tall trees along the Pacific Crest Trail. The scene is set against a wooden bridge and clear blue sky, perfect for any photo gallery collection capturing joyful faces in nature.
  • A man with sunglasses and a beard smiles at the camera while enjoying the Pacific Crest Trail. Outdoors near a wooden bridge surrounded by trees, another person sits on the bridge, and a third is visible in the background near some rocks, creating a picturesque frame for any photo gallery.
  • Man with short hair smiling in an outdoor setting, surrounded by greenery and rocks reminiscent of the Pacific Crest Trail.
  • A man with short dark hair smiles outdoors on the Pacific Crest Trail, surrounded by a sunlit, rocky landscape with greenery and trees in the background. He appears shirtless, embracing the natural settings tranquility.
  • A person with a long beard and mustache stands outdoors, embodying the spirit of the Pacific Crest Trail with a patterned bandana and gray shirt. The backdrop of buildings and trees suggests a rural setting, capturing a serene moment for any photo gallery celebrating diverse faces.
  • A person with glasses smiles broadly at the camera, giving two thumbs up while wearing a blue jacket. Trees and parked vehicles fill the background, evoking memories of adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail, capturing a perfect moment for any photo gallery.
  • A bearded man in a green shirt, sunglasses, and cap smiles outdoors on the Pacific Crest Trail. Trees and a winding road are visible in the blurred background, capturing the essence of adventure for this photo gallery.
  • A bearded man with curly hair sits outdoors, framed by the trees of the Pacific Crest Trail. He wears a plaid shirt and sports an earring in one ear. Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting a dappled light pattern on his face, capturing a moment fit for any photo gallery.
  • A smiling person with a long beard, wearing a beanie and a patterned scarf, stands by the road along the Pacific Crest Trail in a forested area on a sunny day.
  • A person with short hair and glasses smiles in this snapshot for the photo gallery. Clad in a blue shirt, they enjoy the outdoors, reminiscent of a day on the Pacific Crest Trail. Behind them, trees frame a road beneath a clear blue sky.
  • A person wearing a cap and a turquoise shirt smiles at the camera, their face radiating joy. They stand on the scenic Pacific Crest Trail, with trees and a winding road in the background.
  • A person with long brown hair in a braid, wearing a blue shirt, baseball cap, and sunglasses on the cap smiles at the camera. They stand outdoors on the Pacific Crest Trail, surrounded by trees, a building, and a parked car in the background.
  • A person sporting a cap with GO AHEAD! MAKE MY DAY! stands in front of a tree, embodying the rugged spirit of the Pacific Crest Trail. Clad in a black jacket, they pose confidently with a green dumpster and building forming an intriguing backdrop.
  • A bearded person in a baseball cap smiles broadly at the camera, evoking the spirit of a Pacific Crest Trail adventurer. Behind them, trees, parked cars, and a white building frame this candid moment for any photo gallery. The jacket hints at an outdoor escapade.
  • A man with a gray beard and glasses smiles warmly at the camera, captured amidst the serene backdrop of the Pacific Crest Trail. He stands outdoors, framed perfectly by a white tent and trees, as if part of a photo gallery celebrating faces in nature.
  • A person smiling and holding two LEKI ski poles stands in front of trees, embodying the adventurous spirit of the Pacific Crest Trail. They wear a green jacket, clearly enjoying the great outdoors.
  • A man with glasses and a beard stands outdoors in a parking area, surrounded by parked cars and trees. Donning a brown jacket, he appears ready for an adventure. The background hints at the Pacific Crest Trail, with its forested beauty beneath a cloudy sky.
  • A person wearing glasses and a patterned beanie smiles at the camera. Clad in a dark jacket, they stand amidst the lush scenery reminiscent of a Pacific Crest Trail vista, with trees and a blurred background enveloping them in this picturesque photo gallery moment.
  • A person with a short beard and mustache, wearing a brown jacket, holds a can of Bud Light. They stand outdoors near a tree on the Pacific Crest Trail, with a blurred background featuring faces - one wearing a beige jacket and another near an indistinct sign.
  • A person with short hair and a beard, wearing a blue jacket and patterned scarf, looks directly at the camera. They are outdoors near the Pacific Crest Trail with parked cars, people, and pine trees in the background. An orange beverage bottle is visible on a table beside them.
  • A person with a wide-brimmed hat and beige shirt smiles while holding half an orange, standing near a large tree. Their cheerful face is captured against a backdrop of parked cars and lush greenery, as if part of a vibrant photo gallery from the Pacific Crest Trail.
  • In a park-like setting reminiscent of the Pacific Crest Trail, a man in a yellow jacket with a gray beard and short hair holds a can of Bud Light. In the background, two faces are visible, including one wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
  • A smiling person wearing a brown beanie and sunglasses is sitting outdoors, capturing the relaxed essence of a casual moment reminiscent of the Pacific Crest Trail. Nearby, someone in a blue jacket joins them. Trees and people form the lively backdrop of this photo gallery scene.
  • In this candid moment from a photo gallery, three men sit outdoors. The bearded man in a black jacket leads the scene, while the gray-haired man in a yellow jacket holds a blue can. The third man captures attention with his animated face as trees and a building frame this lively tableau.
  • A person wearing a gray beanie and a plaid shirt under a jacket smiles slightly at the camera, capturing a serene moment on the Pacific Crest Trail. Trees and a building grace the background, while another partially visible face peers in beside them.
  • A man with a beard and sunglasses on his cap smiles at the camera outdoors, embodying the spirit of adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail. He wears a hat and casual jacket, with trees, vehicles, and a building creating a natural backdrop for this memorable moment in his photo gallery.
  • A bearded person with a mustache dons a cap and sunglasses on their head. Smiling, they stand outdoors near picnic tables and green umbrellas, reminiscent of rest stops along the scenic Pacific Crest Trail. Trees and a building complete this charming scene in the photo gallery.
  • A bearded man wearing a wide-brimmed hat smiles at the camera, capturing the spirit of adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail. Mountains and a clear blue sky form the backdrop. Clad in hiking gear with sunglasses perched on his hat, rocks and a backpack complete this photo gallery moment.
  • A person smiling directly at the camera, wearing a green and brown headband and sunglasses on their forehead. Theyre on the Pacific Crest Trail in a mountainous, rocky landscape under clear blue skies. A backpack is slung over their shoulders, capturing adventure for the photo gallery.
  • A brindle-colored dog wearing a harness and red backpack rests on rocky terrain, looking up with a smile. Large boulders and hiking poles dot the backdrop, reminiscent of an adventurous day on the Pacific Crest Trail.

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  1. New Zealand’s Te Araroa (the long pathway in Maori) trail that runs the length of the country seems be overwhelmingly hiked by foreigners. I section hiked a portion recently and only met Americans, Czechs and a Swede. No other Kiwis.

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    1. Planning on hiking that trail as part of my year in NZ – might be nice to meet some fellow strangers to the land after what I expect will be a long time with the Kiwis.

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    1. I’m currently in the process of conducting my PCT Class of 2015 survey. We’ll have to see how the demographic portion plays out.

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