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Early on the PCT

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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PCT Backpacking Questions Answered - 2

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

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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6 Items You Should Start the PCT with but Won’t

6 Items You Should Start the PCT with but Won’t

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...
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