Simon von Hubatius

Hiking the PCT in 2025 is the biggest thing I´ve ever done and my dream for the last 17 years! I´m Simon and the hike is my personal peak of a 2 years travel break from work. Can´t wait to share my adventures with you <3

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I’m Ditching the Luxury: My Journey to Ultra-Light Packing for the Pacific Crest Trail!

I’m Ditching the Luxury: My Journey to Ultra-Light Packing for the Pacific Crest Trail!

Hiking and weight. An inevitable connection. A balancing act between luxury items and backpack weight.  Light is fast, Ultra-light even faster.

Mar 3, 2025 : Simon von Hubatius
PCT Countdown: A Deep Dive into Permits, Visa Challenges, and Physical Conditioning

PCT Countdown: A Deep Dive into Permits, Visa Challenges, and Physical Conditioning

I received a lot of questions about how I prepare for the Pacific Crest Trail. What my training in detail looks like, and what is necessary to hike

Feb 19, 2025 : Simon von Hubatius
And suddenly, my hike is almost around the corner…

And suddenly, my hike is almost around the corner…

Time is running here in the wonderful Winter of British Columbia. I work 5 days, take 2 days off, and walk 20.000 steps daily. Gym, skiing, yoga, and

Feb 13, 2025 : Simon von Hubatius
Pinch me, this feels like a dream – I´ll hike the Pacific Crest Trail

Pinch me, this feels like a dream – I´ll hike the Pacific Crest Trail

My "trail" to Campo It was 2007 when I stumbled over the Pacific Crest Trail for the first time, and immediately something inside me knew that this

Jan 24, 2025 : Simon von Hubatius