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Tips, Tricks and Treats on the First 652 Miles of the PCT
The People and The Mother
Ten Percent Complete, Many Miles To Go
A Letter To Myself When The Days Get Tough
How to Get to the PCT Southern Terminus
Stuck at Home? Follow These 10 Tips to Avoid Thru-Hiking FOMO
PCT Thru-Hike, Warner Springs to Paradise Valley Cafe (Days 11-12): Walking on LEGOs
Common Leave No Trace Mistakes Made By Thru Hikers, and How To Avoid Them
Take the Survey! The PCT Crest Project
PCT Shakedown #2: Solo in the Grand Canyon (2/2)
A Quiet Walk
PCT Week 3: More Climbs, Even More Climbs, and a Marathon
Things I Didn't Know About the PCT
Jackrabbit Hikes: PCT Day 1-4
My 25 Goals for the PCT that Aren’t about Reaching Canada
PCT Shakedown #1: The Trans-Catalina Trail
Trek Blogger Thomas: PCT Week 2: Switchbacks, Hot Days, and More Trail Magic
Trek Blogger Kendall: Why Quitting Alcohol During a Pandemic Led Me to the PCT
Trek Blogger Taylor: A Few Days Before the Hike
Backpack Tax: Is it Time Hikers Pay Their Fair Share?
How to Hike The PCT on a Budget
14 Damn Good Reasons To Thru Hike The IAT Ulster-Ireland
Hiking Back to Her
How Much Should You Really Plan Your Thru-Hike?
The Hell of Logistics
Resupply Strategy – Gluten Free Edition
This Is The End, Part Two
Now Entering: Panic Mode… and Uncovering the Silver Lining
Here We Go Again: Hiking from Mexico to Canada on the Continental Divide Trail
The Visa Struggle Is Real
Best Down Jackets for Thru-Hiking of 2022
Been At It, Back At It
Petri on the PCT
(Almost) Every PCT Town, Ranked
Trevor Spikes Program to Ship Discounted Microspikes to PCT Hikers in Memory of Trevor Laher
Backpacker Radio #135 | Hiking the PCT: Logistics, Preparation, & Gear Advice
Best Sleeping Pads for Thru-Hiking of 2022
Shakedown Street
Interview with Carolyn “Ravensong” Burkhart, 1st Woman to Solo Thru-Hike the PCT
A Complete List of Individual Permits Needed to Hike the PCT
Hiking for Something Bigger
The Best Thru-Hiking Tents of 2022
A 17-Question (Post-Hike) Interview with a 2021 NOBO PCT Hiker
An Introduction to a Marine Army Veteran (MAV)
Be Careful What You Wish For
Sierra Snowfall Smashes December Records, Keeps 2022 PCT Hikers on Their Toes
The Holidays Are a Special Time—But on the Trail, Every Day is Magic
PCT Receives $4.4 Million to Reduce ‘Three to Five Years’ of Backlogged Maintenance
Backcountry Hygiene Tips: An Interview with Two Gynecologists
Winter in SoCal
Excellent Quotes and Books to Get You Inspired for Hiking the PCT
Hannah's Blog Updates on The Trek
What’s in a Name? A Choose-Your-Own-Adventure History of Mt. Whitney
The PCT Thru-Hike Checklist: 29 Things To Do Before You Start
2022 Thru-Hikers: The Trek Blogger & Vlogger Applications are Now Open!
How to Tell Your Loved Ones You’re Planning to Thru-Hike
Post-Trail Depression: It’s Not What You Think
After This Year’s Fire Season, Is a Southbound PCT Thru-Hike Still Possible?
Enlightened Equipment Enigma APEX Quilt Review
How to Choose the Best Camera Gear for a Thru-Hike
Numb Toes After Finishing Your Thru-Hike? Here’s Why.
PCT Update—2037 Wolverine Miles Completed: Washington, Fire Impact and What Does It Mean To Complete the Trail?
All CA National Forests, Including PCT, Closed Due to Fires
The Triple-Crown Everyone Should Be Talking About: Thru-hiking In A Warming Climate
Beginner Backpacking Mistakes to Avoid
Fire On The Mountain (Days 102 to 113, Mt Shasta to Ashland)
First State Down on the PCT
Wildfires, Reroutes, and Records: The Future of PCT FKTs
Views and Bugs: Northern Washington in a Nutshell
The Beginner’s Guide To Desert Hiking
How to Stay Safe While Hiking During Wildfire Season
The Red Badge of Courage & Brown Bear Etiquette
Eagle Creek Trail, Popular PCT Alternate, Reopens After 3 Years
The PCT Isn’t What I Thought It Was: My Top Discoveries
Backpacker Radio 111 | Second Chance Hiker
It’s Finally SOBO Season on the PCT
Allow Me to (Re) Introduce Myself
On X Backcountry: All In for Outdoors
Emily Pilkerton: First Week of the Sierras
How to Volunteer on The Triple Crown Trails This Summer
Older and Slower: Perils and Pleasures on the PCT
Quarantine Dreams: 11,000 Miles in 2022
The Best Trail Runners for Thru-Hiking in 2021
Trekking While Asian: An AAPI Perspective
The Best Backpacking Tents of 2021
Pacific Crest Trials: A Psychological and Emotional Guide to Successfully Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
12 Time-Saving Tips So You Can Hike More Miles
4 Trail Features I Won’t Take for Granted on the PCT
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2021 PCT Long-distance Permits Will be Issued; Portal to Open January 19
6 New Year’s Resolutions for Backpackers and Thru-Hikers
Learn to Poop Outside Responsibly with a Backcountry Bidet
Uncertainty and Strife: Thru-Hiking Permits in the Time of COVID-19
Beyond Thru-Hiking: What You Miss While Hiking the PCT (in California)
Interviewing an Artist: Elina Osborne on her PCT Film Experience
The Best Black Friday Deals for Backpackers and Hikers
How to Make a Legitimate Thanksgiving Dinner on the Trail
Using Art to Stay Connected to Trails While Social Distancing
Going with the Flow: How to Tackle River Crossings Safely
Backpacking with Babies: 6 Tips from Hiking Parents
Trail Science: Is Thru-Hiking an Addiction?
The PCT Desert: Myths vs. Fact
Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol vs. NEMO Switchback: The Ultimate Comparison
Bear Canisters: Which Fit in Which Packs, Where You Need Them, and How to Pack One
Which Triple Crown Trail is Best: Choosing Your Next Long Hike
Trek Readers Share Their Best Spooky Hiking Stories
Mountain Lions and Thru-Hiking- Your Questions Answered
Backpacker Radio 59: Wild Amanda AKA Naps on Thru-Hiking the PCT with a Dog, Murphy’s Law, and The Sunshine Coast Trail
13 Very Important Facts About the Pacific Crest Trail
A Guide to Volcano Loop Hikes in the Pacific Northwest
Mount Whitney Apparel
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Backpacker Radio 78 | Park Predators, Murder Mysteries in National Parks
My PCT Thru-Hike: By The Numbers
How to Pack a Backpack for Thru-Hiking
Interview with Barney "Scout" Mann
Mount Rainier Tees / Tanks / Hoodies / Long Sleeves
The Trek Hats
Submit Your PCT Photo
Submit a Hikertrashy Story
Small Businesses Along the PCT - We Want to Help You!
PCTA Asks Hikers to Postpone Their Thru-Hikes, Get off Trail
PCTA Statement to 2020 PCT Hikers
Hikerlink: A Social Platform to Connect Long-Distance Backpackers
Enter the 2020 Thru-Hiking Giveaway
Patagonia x The Trek Capilene Shirts
The Trek Ambassador Program Application
Things 2020 PCT Hikers Need to Know
PCT Terminus Tees ($1 goes to PCTA)
Interview with Anitra Kass, PCTA’s SoCal Regional Rep
The Trek's Goat Rocks Technical Trucker
The Attempt (Podcast Following a 2019 PCT SOBO Thru-Hiker)
The Most Viable Types of Camp Shoes
PCT Gear List
PCT Gear Review: What Elise Picked, Switched, and Ditched
How to Finance a PCT Thru-Hike
2019 Thru-Hiker Before and After Photos
PCT Resupplying Guide
My Name Is Emily, and I Am a Closet Hiker Trash
The Case for Hiking Pants on the Pacific Crest Trail
