Challenge is your middle name. Whether it's embracing the steep ups and downs of the trail, steeling yourself against days of rain or simply eating ramen for the fifth meal in a row, you are ready for a tough adventure. You refuse to quit, even when the trail becomes a river. And it's worth it. By the end of your trek you'll find yourself a different, even stronger person. Happy trails!

Article: Which Hike Is Right for You?

You seek change. And the Pacific Crest Trail, meandering from desert to high mountains to fern-floored forest, offers endless variation. The wide vistas, varied temperatures and quieter trails will give your heart exactly what it longs for. What are you waiting for? Strap on your trail runners or boots and hit the trail.

Article: Which Hike Is Right for You?

For you, comfort is king. Which is exactly why we think you deserve a day hike followed by the perfect burrito followed by a long slumber in your queen-size bed. There's no reason to take on six months of suffering. It's a completely silly, completely arbitrary goal. Keep doing what you're doing: hiking the best parts of both trails and going home after.

Article: Which Hike Is Right for You?