News
New Storefront in Julian
Posted on March 15 2021
In 2020 we were really excited to open a storefront (2116 Main St, Suite 2C, 92036) in the small town of Julian, California. It is a popular trail town visited by most PCT thru-hikers early in their trek from Mexico to Canada. But then COVID came and ruined the plan....
2 Foot Adventures now has a YouTube Channel!
Posted on March 01 2021
Check out our videos in our recently launched YouTube Channel. You'll find tips and advice about many backpacking topics. We have many more in the works and hope to upload more soon. Subscribe to the channel so you don't miss any updates. Also videos will be linked under the tab...
50 Stocking Stuffers for the Backpacker in Your Life
Posted on December 05 2020
Are you looking for something special to give to a hiker or backpacker in your life? Perhaps you are the hiker/backpacker and you're looking to pick up a few little things for yourself this holiday season in preparation for a backpacking trip next season. Either way, this list of 50 Stocking...
5 Ways to Save Money on Your PCT Thru-Hike
Posted on August 28 2019
There’s no doubt that hiking the PCT requires money. How much money do you need to thru-hike? That’s debatable. I can tell you that PCT thru-hikers spend an average of $1-$2 per mile to hike and another $500 - $1,000+ for gear swaps/replacement excluding shoes. That’s the cost ON trail....
By Land Podcast - Episode 70
Posted on March 25 2019
Hello Wonderful Hikers! I recently had the opportunity to speak with 2017 PCT thru-hiker Emory Wanger who created the By Land Podcast. He’s so much fun to talk to, and I always love our chats! You can tune in to hear the latest podcast where we chat about thru-hiking on...
The Sierras: Considerations for a High Snow Year
Posted on February 21 2019
Has all this snow got you thinking about what the Sierra is going to be like? Are you planning on hiking through or bouncing up to north to NorCal or maybe Oregon? Here’s what I would do! Reaching Kennedy Meadows in….. Early to Mid-May If I was reaching Kennedy Meadows...
8 Lessons Learned From Thru-Hiking (the PCT)
Posted on August 28 2018
As the end of thru-hiking season draws near I thought it would be a good time to write an article about Lessons Learned from Thru-Hiking. My experiences are mostly centered around the Pacific Crest Trail but I think you’ll find most if not all of these lessons are true no...
Byland Podcast Episode 21
Posted on May 03 2018
I spoke with Emory, creator of the ByLand podcast and 2017 PCT thruhiker, just before this PCT season began. We had a blast chatting about everything PCT from injury prevention to the magic of thru-hiking and how amazing it is to spend time in the wilderness. The conversation left us...
Emergency Repair Kit
Posted on April 08 2018
It happens to everyone at some point - gear fails. It's inevitable. Sometimes it's when the gear is almost new and other times it's that well worn, long trusted item that finally gives up. The best plan is to be prepared for the inevitable. This doesn't mean you need back-ups...
6 Items You Should Start the PCT with but Won’t
Posted on March 07 2018
Every hiker knows you need a shelter, sleeping bag, and a backpack. Although when I thru-hiked in 2014 I actually met someone on my first day that wasn’t carrying ANY shelter. She assumed that she wouldn’t need one until Kennedy Meadows. Ok, that’s the ONLY person I’ve met that didn’t...
PCT First Aid Kit
Posted on March 03 2018
As I said in the article “6 Items You’ll Start the PCT with That You Shouldn’t” the majority of the PCT is a well-worn dirt path with a few rocky sections. The most common medical emergencies beyond the typical blisters are scrapes, nicks, sunburn, and bug bites. I can assure you,...
6 Items You’ll Start the PCT with That You Shouldn’t
Posted on March 03 2018
Everyone starts the PCT with too much gear, it’s like a right of passage - to carry too much stuff for a day, a week, a month. At some point you, as a thru-hiker, will ditch all the “extra stuff”. It’s understandable why you start with all this extra stuff,...
8 Tips for Preventing Injury & Making the First 100 Miles of the PCT a Success
Posted on February 26 2018
The PCT is a journey, not a race. This can’t be overstated enough as you embark upon the first 100 miles of your 2,660-mile hike to Canada. Injury is among the top reasons hikers leave the trail in the first 100-300 miles. The tips provided below will help you...
2018 PCT Season is Almost Here
Posted on February 26 2018
PCT Season is just around the corner, less than 3 weeks away for us! It's coming up fast and we are busy preparing our trailer, ordering lots of gear so we are fully stocked for all of you awesome hikers, and putting together some articles to help everyone have a successful thru-hike. ...
July 1 Trail Update: Kennedy Meadows into Oregon
Posted on July 01 2017
White Pirate in the Southern Sierra this past week The Sierra snow will be gone from most of the trail before you know it! Here's some info that will hopefully help you and your group move forward more easily no matter what section of trail you are on. SNOW...
Fighting For Our Life Update
Posted on July 01 2017
A huge thank you for all the support we've received from the community of Lone Pine and from all of you awesome hikers! It means a whole whole lot to us, so Thank You! We are safe to operate for now...perhaps the entire season, but it's too soon to say...
Trail Conditions: Kennedy Meadows to Ashland & Beyond - With Updates
Posted on June 19 2017
The snow is melting FAST! What does this mean for your hike? Where is a good place to hike? Here's some info that will hopefully help you and your group determine your path. SNOW STATS (Scott Parker's posting on Facebook): Kennedy Meadows to Muir Trail Ranch (MTR) – 159 miles -...
Trail Update: Kennedy Meadows to Ashland
Posted on June 08 2017
Bear Creek Raging - photo from The Bobby Blaine (www.instagram.com/thebobbyblaine) Are the Sierra impassable? Technically no, BUT that's the word that most of your fellow hikers are using. These are not beginner hikers, these are seasoned veterans of the trail. It is "possible" to get across, but is it worth...
Fighting for Our Life in Lone Pine
Posted on June 06 2017
We received notification a few days ago that there's a meeting to propose a new Inyo County Ordinance to ban all mobile vendors from operating on county roads. An exert from the Board of Supervisor's Agenda for Tuesday, June 6: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – Supervisor Kingsley – Request Board: A)...
Snow & Water Updates for the Sierra and Beyond
Posted on May 30 2017
Photo by Terry (Yukon Jack) 5/26/2017 It’s time again for an updated trail report. So much is changing in the Sierra right now. Here’s the scoop from south to north. 1. Hiking to Horseshoe Meadows Road is "easy" according to hikers coming into Lone Pine today. If coming over...
Sierra Update for May
Posted on May 20 2017
Photo courtesy of John Colver - Walkabout on the south side of Forester Pass, May 2017 PCT NOBOs are entering the Sierra! Some are trying to bypass but the ones going through are being rewarded with plenty of grandeur. Here's what those who have hiked through are reporting back. 1....
Resupply Location Opening Dates, Sierra
Posted on April 27 2017
There's plenty of snow in the Sierra, everyone knows that. So for now, opening dates are projected but could change due to a number of factors. As of today, April 27, this is the status. Muir Trail Ranch - July 1st is the first day you can pick up your bucket...
Sierra Road Status
Posted on April 26 2017
Hi Hikers! I've been closely watching the status of all the roads that lead into/out of the Sierra. Here's the latest as of today, April 26th, as reported by the Inyo County Sheriff's Office on Facebook. Onion Valley Rd. – OPEN, Effective Friday (4/28) at 4:30pm. expect ICY conditions at...
Our Airstream Transformation
Posted on April 20 2017
Thank you for stopping by and checking out our website and blog. It's been a very exciting journey to get to where we are today. We conceived the idea of a mobile gear shop in Fall 2016. Once we solidified the idea we knew we wanted an Airstream. We traveled...
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