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Lava Rock and Banana Bread: PCT Days 107-111

My Favourite People of the PCT

A Short & Sweet Introduction to Picking Edible Berries Along the PCT

PCT Northern Terminus Closed Due to Fires

Congratulations to these 2022 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 1

9 Tips to Help You Choose a Perfect Campsite Every Time

Apply to Join Our Team!

22 Trek Bloggers on the Pacific Crest Trail You Should Be Following in 2022

Not letting go: NorCal blues, life lessons and why I chose to quit my perfect thru hike

The Decision to Flip North

Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy Beats JMT Speed Record By a Day

In Defense of Wild: Cheryl Strayed’s Memoir Is Nothing Like Your Trail Journal, and That’s OK

Altra Olympus 4 Trail Runner Review

Week 4: Oregon, I love you but...

Halfway There & Embracing My “Why”

Week 11: Finishing the Sierra

Trek Author Thomas Allie

Walking Through a NorCal Burn Zone

Chapter 0.5: Pregame

Desolation Wilderness Now Requires Bear-Resistant Food Storage

Week 1: Snow, Snow and More Snow

Accepting Failure on the Trail

Finding My Own Way in the Sierra

Pacific Crest Trail: Stuck in a blizzard on Muir Pass

Relationship Status: It’s Complicated

Lessons Learned – Week 1

A Lifetime Ago: Recap of the Desert Part II

Meet the Thru-Hiking Couple Who Got Engaged on the PCT

Superfeet Adapt Hike Max Insole Review

Trek Blogger Alyssa Kroeker's Updates From the PCT

Great Strides: The Epic First Journey of Colin Fletcher, “Founding Father of Backpacking”

PCT Update – Part 2

100 Miles | Swallowed by the Snow

Queer tales from the trail- finding your people

Embracing the Suck

Emily Hayes - Author at The Trek

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

Apply to Be a Trek Blogger and/or Vlogger!

Apply to be An Ambassador for The Trek

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

Apply to be a Blogger and/or Vlogger for The Trek

Apply to Be The Trek's YouTube Personality

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