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Gear Review: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Windrider 3400
You'll be hard pressed to trek too far on the Appalachian Trail or Pacific Crest Trail without running into someone using a Hyperlite Mountain Gear Windrider 3400. These 100 percent...
100 Days on the PCT: The Real Hiking Viking and Badger’s SOBO Journey [Episode 3]
In 2017, Zach "Badger" Davis and The Real Hiking Viking set out to SOBO thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail. They documented (most of) their adventure in a new series called...
This Weeks Top Instagram Posts from the #PacificCrestTrail
Its about that time again! Welcome to our weekly roundup where we carefully select and showcase the most impressive, hilarious, and all around epic photos taken on the Pacific Crest Trail....
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
The Best Women’s Hiking Apparel
The following is a Sponsored Post brought to you by REI. You can find their array of quality women's clothing here. Women-specific backpacking clothing has come a long way in...
Best Gear from Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018
Each year (sometimes twice a year if we're feeling froggy) The Trek hits up Outdoor Retailer, the industry's largest trade show. This semiannual event showcases new gear, major industry players,
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...
100 Days on the PCT || Episode 2 || Missing in Traction
In 2017, The Real Hiking Viking and Badger set out to southbound (SOBO) thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail. They chronicled (most of) their adventure. This second episode features the group's...
PCT Trail Closure Reduced near Northern Terminus
The Pacific Crest Trail fire closure near the Northern Terminus has been reduced to 17.5 miles, from near the Slate Peak Lookout (mile 2,623.6) to near Woody Pass (mile 2,641)...
The City of Mount Shasta Becomes PCT’s First Designated Trail Town
The Pacific Crest Trail Association and the city of Mount Shasta are throwing a big ol' party. The two announced their inaugural Trail Town Celebration to be held Saturday, July...