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The Ultimate Guide to Thru-Hiking: Preparation, Gear, and Resources

The Ultimate Guide to Thru-Hiking What is Thru-Hiking? Thru-hiking is a type of long-distance hiking where hikers trek an entire trail from start ...

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Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: From Los Angeles to Kennedy Meadows

Hiking the Pacific Crest TrailFrom Los Angeles to Kennedy Meadows Overview of the Journey Along the Southern Part of the Pacific Crest Trail Hikin...

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PCT Public Transit (AI generated)

The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a long-distance hiking trail that spans approximately 2,650 miles (4,265 kilometers) from the U.S.-Mexico border ...

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Early on the PCT

1. Poison Oak Encountering poison oak or poison ivy is a possibility while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), as these plants can be found in ce...

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Byland Podcast

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 everyth...

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PCT Backpacking Questions Answered - 2

Looking for Part 1, Click Here Pacific Crest Trail Q&A (Part 2) I’m arriving in San Diego, how do I get to the Southern Terminus? There are 4...

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Your Pacific Crest Trail Questions Answered - 1

General PCT Questions Pacific Crest Trail Q&A (Part 1) 1. How long is the PCT? The Pacific Crest Trail is ~2,650 miles long. The Pacific ...

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New Storefront in Julian

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 ...

2 Foot Adventures now has a YouTube Channel!

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 ...

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50 Stocking Stuffers for the Backpacker in Your Life

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 pic...

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5 Ways to Save Money on Your PCT Thru-Hike

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-hiker...

By Land Podcast - Episode 70

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 muc...

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