Advice
Thru-Hikers’ Advice for Beginner Backpackers
These hikers have over 30,000 combined miles between them, but they were all beginners once. Here's their advice for beginner backpackers, and anyone looking to get out into the backcountry...
Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail with a Hammock
The Pacific Crest Trail weaves through environments ranging from desert floor to 10,000-foot mountain passes, and everything in between. On the surface, this seems that finding places to camp in...
Mailbag with Jennifer Pharr Davis: Taking a Year Off Before Finishing a Thru-Hike
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
Own the Hot Flashes: Tips for Menopausal Hikers
You may see them infrequently. You may wonder at their skill or endurance. If youre the average AT thru-hikeryoung and maleyou may worry about their safety and health. Dont. Women...
11 Things Vegan PCT Hikers Should Know
As a vegan thru-hiker and a foodie, finding new vegan options wherever I am is always a priority. I will always alter my plans to try a new vegan place,...
Eight-Day Backpacking Food Plan and Tips
Download my 8-Day Backpacking Food Plan complete with weight and calories-per-ounce, as well as my personal food tips on how I've learned to make trail food more enjoyable!
Best Places to Do Trail Magic on the PCT
This time last year, I started walking toward Canada on the PCT. I walked into camp that first night with as much dignity as I could muster, wondering if maybe...
2018 PCT Info Part II: Keeping Yourself and the PCT Healthy
This is Part II of our 2018 PCT Guide. Read Part I here. It is often said that the only way to truly prepare yourself for a thru-hike is by...
2018 PCT Info Part I: Permits, Closures, Sections, and More
If youre attempting a section hike or thru-hike of the PCT this year, you probably have some questions. Do I need a permit? How do I walk into Canada? What...
PCT Resupply: What it Cost and What We’d Do Differently
Thru-hike resupply planning can be daunting. Where to send packages, how much food to put in your boxes, and timing your arrival to a post office with limited hours is...