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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 ...
The Sierras: Considerations for a High Snow Year
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...
PCT First Aid Kit
What Kind of First Aid Kits are Best for Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail?
First and foremost, as I said in the article “6 Items You’ll Start the PC...
6 Items You’ll Start the PCT with That You Shouldn’t
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, a...
Trail Conditions: Kennedy Meadows to Ashland & Beyond - With Updates
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...
Sierra Update for May
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 by...