Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) REI Staff|August 3, 2018 Spanning 2,650 miles from the U.S. border with Mexico to the border with Canada, this trail ranges from burning desert to often-snowy alpine terrain. Already popular, the Pacific Crest Trail gained even more hikers with the 2012 release of the memoir Wild by Cheryl Strayed.
How to Pack for a Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hike Aer Parris|January 16, 2018 Holy cow, you’re amazing. You’ve decided to take on one of the most exciting adventures of a lifetime. But what now? How the heck do you pac...
Pacific Crest Trail Backpacking Packing List REI Staff|March 12, 2017 Some say that the PCT inspired the ultralight gear revolution. If you carry excess pounds over thousands of miles, your body will indeed pay a price.
How a Dentist from Belgium Clipped a Day off the PCT Thru-Hike Record Corey Buhay|October 6, 2016 In 52 days, 8 hours, and 25 minutes, Karel Sabbe made short work of one of the country's longest trails. Setting a long trail speed recor...
