Advice
8 Reasons to Start a NOBO PCT Hike in March
On April 4, 2016, my partner and I left the Southern Terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail full of wonder. We were excited for what the trail held in store...
“Adult” is a 5-Letter Word: Don’t Neglect These Things Before Your Hike
Preparing for a thru hike can be lots of fun, but it's not all shakedown hikes and candy bar taste tests. There's just a lot of stuff to do. Some of...
What it’s Like to Leave a Loved One Behind to Hike the PCT
A week away from the beginning of my Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike, the southern terminus and the California desert were the furthest things from my mind. Id thought of little...
When Ultralight is Too Light
PCT hikers are notorious for obsessing over their base weight. Thru-hikers might start the AT with two camp chairs and a thermos strapped to their pack, but PCT hikers look...
Trail Wisdom: Sayings, Proverbs and Mantras
If a thru hike does nothing else, it gives you a lot of time to think. On any given day my thoughts would run the gamut from future life aspirations...
What They Dont Tell You About Thru-Hiking the PCT
The following a guest post courtesy of 2016 PCT thru-hiker, "The Cloak of Chillness". Have a story to tell? Share it here. I knew about the desert. The scorching sun,...
Wait! You’re telling me Mountain House isn’t ultralight?!?
When buying ultralight gear thru hikers expect high performance for minimal weight but at a typically higher cost. Thru hikers should have the same performance expectations of food consumed on...
How to Successfully Thru-Hike as a Couple
For eight years I dreamt about my solo thru-hike of the PCT. I lost myself in thoughts of trail life, trail families, river crossings and town misadventures all done...
Pacific Crest Trail Resupply Guide
Its that time again: Time for this years PCT class to plan their resupply. Last year, around this time, I was dehydrating apples and beef in a panic, flipping through...
Ultralight Backpacking 103: The Skill Set
The following series on ultralight backpacking is brought to you by Gossamer Gear, a leading UL gear manufacturer since 1998. Gossamer Gear is a small, passionate company whose mission is to...