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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...
PCT Backpacking Questions Answered - 2
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Pacific Crest Trail Q&A (Part 2)
I’m arriving in San Diego, how do I get to the Southern Terminus?
There are 4...
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 ...
8 Tips for Preventing Injury & Making the First 100 Miles of the PCT a Success
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. Injur...