Helpful tips for PCT hikers and backpackers.
GEAR SHOP // MAINTENENCE Keep It Clean. Make It Last. Cleaning your trail gear is not just a spring and fall chore. In order to keep your goods in top condition, regular cleaning and maintenance should be done throughout the season—especially in extreme hot, wet and/or dirty conditions. With some simple and inexpensive cleaning practices, …
TRAIL TIPS // CAMPING Crater Lake Backcountry Camping for PCT Hikers This summer, Crater Lake NP (CRLA) is changing their backcountry camping regulations. With two of the park’s five designated camp areas closed due to fire damage and/or tree hazards, the remaining camps are being reserved for park visitors only. PCT hikers are being asked …
HOW-TO 10 FAQ About PCT Hiking in OR It’s a brand new year, and many of us are starting to ponder where we’re going hiking this summer. Perhaps you’re thinking of hiking a portion of the PCT. Perhaps your very first hike on the PCT. In recent weeks, we’ve been getting lots of inquiries about hiking …
TRAIL TALK Expert Advice fromOutdoor Retailer 2018 This summer, we surveyed the reps from some of our favorite outdoor brands for their suggestions in helping ensure successful and enjoyable PCT-hiking experiences. We collected a fantastic set of tips, with no-brainers, like “Don’t forget toilet paper,” to original suggestions, like “Make up fun trail games.” Check …
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GEAR SHOP: Roundup A Fresh Take onthe Ten Essentials It’s summer time! Are you ready to hit the trail? If you are, then you’ve probably already got your Ten Essentials loaded in your backpack. It’s always recommended that you keep these all-important items in your pack for any hike—from dayhikes to long-distance treks. They can help …
TRAIL NEWS YES, There Are Rattlesnakes in OR Oregon’s warm, summer weather brings lots of things for Pacific Crest Trail hikers: long, sunny days, refreshing mountain streams, sprawling wildflower meadows, gobs of tasty berries and, in some regions, rattlesnakes. While they’re not especially prolific here in Oregon, hikers should be watchful for these stealthy creatures …