PCT
Outdoor Careers Part II: Interview with an Ecologist
Along with being drawn to the beauty of the outdoors, hikers are fascinated by the wildlife we encounter on the trail. Most hikers are ecologically minded enough to stick to...
Getting Through the Halfway Blues
The halfway blues is a common malady for long distance hikers. The middle of a thruhike can be tough. The honeymoon phase has long since worn off and our days...
Gear Review: Gregory Optic 58L
Gregory Optic 58L Basic Specs MSRP: $209.95 Weight: 2 lb 8.32 oz Volume: 58 Liters (also available in 48L) Women-Specific Version: Octal 45L The Optic is Gregorys newest ultralight backpack
PCT Section Hike Three: Ultralight Gear List
I've been section hiking the PCT for the past three years. Kennedy Meadows to Sierra City (~500 miles) in 2016, Sierra City to Elk Lake in 2017 (~750 miles), and...
Mailbag with Jennifer Pharr Davis: FKT and Publicity Etiquette
Welcome to Mailbag with Jennifer Pharr Davis, where we take hikers questions and pass them off to the trail legend for her wisdom and analysis. JPDs newest book, The Pursuit of Endurance is
Tips for Getting Through a Bad Day
No bad days on trail? I dont buy it. Yesterday was my first bad day on the trail. While Ive had unfortunate or frustrating things happen, this was the first...
Separation, Distance, and Love from the Trail
Caution, fellas, things might get mushy in here. Now that that little disclaimer is out of the way, let me give some background. I met Scott, my boyfriend, two years...
Idyllwild to Big Bear: The Pilgrimage for Pancakes
We awoke to the sun baking our tent in San Jacinto State Park. Having gotten in late the evening before the good shady spots in the designated PCT camping area...
A Week of Mountain Passes and Solitude
This past week has been such a rich experience. I swam in freezing cold lakes, felt the intensity of the sun while climbing up steep switchbacks, saw the setting sun...
Section O: Rolling into Mt. Shasta From Burney Falls
Hello, everyone. Below is a short update for Section O in California on the PCT from Burney Falls to Interstate 5. Enjoy and happy trails. Two