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South Yuba Shakedown

South Yuba Shakedown

On March 8th and 9th, I got shook down. With two dear friends, 22-ish miles were walked, new gear was tested, and tendons were achy. Here’s some main takeaways from...

Mar 10, 2025 : Josh Zupan
Do I Need a Justification?

Do I Need a Justification?

Trying to Make Some Sense With a little more than two months before I stand at the southern terminus, I've begun to think about my intentions for this thru-hike. I'll...

Mar 9, 2025 : Ethan Holz
Final Preparations for the “Long Walk”

Final Preparations for the “Long Walk”

It’s 2 weeks before my flight to San Diego to start my PCT thru hike attempt. As my hike start approaches, I’m thinking more about what a monumental task awaits...

Mar 7, 2025 : Nick Kindred
If Geologic Time Were Measured In PCT Miles, How Long Would Your Life/Thru-Hike Be?

If Geologic Time Were Measured In PCT Miles, How Long Would Your Life/Thru-Hike Be?

The Earth is a staggering 4,550 million (4.55 billion) years old.  Let’s make this more relatable.  Assume the southern terminus of the PCT represents the Earth forming and the northern

Mar 6, 2025 : Alan Chapman
Chasing a Dream: Our Path to the Pacific Crest Trail

Chasing a Dream: Our Path to the Pacific Crest Trail

We Are Patrik & Adélka We’re a couple from Prague who fell in love with hiking, trekking, and the idea of pushing our limits. Over the years, we’ve explored different...

Mar 6, 2025 : Patrik and Adela
Why the PCT?

Why the PCT?

I’m going to address 3 questions here: Why am I doing a thru-hike? Why did I choose the PCT? Why am I doing this now?

Mar 4, 2025 : Jackson Abhau
If you do one long-distance trail in your life, do the PCT…

If you do one long-distance trail in your life, do the PCT…

… that’s what a German triple crowner said to me on the Camino de Santiago. Which is funny, because the PCT was the reason I was even doing the Camino....

Mar 4, 2025 : Bettina
Introducing Yet Another PCT Thru-hiker Wanna-be

Introducing Yet Another PCT Thru-hiker Wanna-be

Hello Trek world! My name is Josh Zupan, also known as just “Josh”, or occasionally “Zupan”, or sometimes “Bug” if we’re tight. I’ll be taking on the PCT going North-bound,...

Mar 4, 2025 : Josh Zupan
Man Leaves Life to Walk in Woods

Man Leaves Life to Walk in Woods

First Things First... Greetings! My name is Emilio and I will be attempting to hike the Pacific Crest Trail this year. I am a rocket engineer, knitter, and hopefully soon...

Mar 4, 2025 : Emilio Gizzi
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. At least in theory. In the past During my

Mar 3, 2025 : Simon von Hubatius