VIEW POST
Did you catch my recent post, 10 Must-Have for PCT Hikers? Here, you will find 10 of my favorite gear items. These are things I carry in my own pack to ensure that I’m properly equipped for backcountry living—and help improve my enjoyment and comfort on trail and in camp. This list…
VIEW POST
There is no end to the variety of trail treats available—bars, candy, GORP, etc.—but even many of the tried-and-true classics can get monotonous after eating them for multiple days. Or weeks. In this round of our Trail Food Taste-Off, our panel sampled some out-of-the-ordinary snack options that bring a…
VIEW POST
A while back we introduced you to Alexa McRoberts and her sisters, Kahla and Dayna. Together, they began their Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike in early May. Their first days on trail provided a quick introduction to PCT hiking: blistering sun, pouring rain and surprise snowstorms. Nevertheless, they persisted. Now,…
VIEW POST
Summer is here—and this summer is supposed to be a warm one! In order to stay cool and comfortable on trail, you want to wear the right kind of apparel. Leave the cotton shirts at home. Ideal trail shirts—especially if you’re going to be out for multiple days or…
VIEW POST
It’s week #3 in our Trail Food Taste-Off series. In this round, we’re sharing our picks for protein items, namely meat snacks and nut butters. Foods packed with energy-rich fats and proteins are good for endurance, longevity and maintaining muscle strength.* But they also need to taste good and sit…
VIEW POST
The last couple weeks have seen a mixed bag of weather conditions across the Northwest. Several days of sun and rain have helped to melt the trail out, but a few days of colder temps and even new snow across the Crest have hampered progress. Several hikers attempting to…
Get Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon and start planning your own PCT adventure now. Learn more HERE, or ORDER NOW on Amazon.
