A Quick Guide to Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

Thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is a fun, powerful, and rewarding experience. After completing mine, I’ll never be quite the same. I took in so much fresh air and natural beauty - it’s still filling my soul and memory bank to the brim. Hiking the PCT taught me to be present and appreciate the small pleasures of life. I also learned to look to nature and exercise for health and sanity. On top of that, I forged some of the most meaningful friendships I probably ever will.

Long-distance hiking is a beautiful thing, but overcoming the challenges of a thru-hike requires a lot of research, planning and dedication. We put together this guide to help get you started. Below, you’ll find tips about choosing a start date, buying gear, what to expect on the trail, and so much more.

Have you completed a PCT thru-hike or are you planning to go for it?

Read the full article on Clever Hiker's website here.

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October 18, 2024

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CleverHiker.com est un site web qui se consacre à fournir des connaissances, des compétences et des recommandations en matière d'équipement pour les aventures en sac à dos léger. Nous réalisons des vidéos tutorielles, des revues de matériel et des guides de voyage détaillés afin de rendre la randonnée plus facile pour tout le monde.

Nous sommes Dave et Annie, les passionnés de matériel qui se cachent derrière Cleverhiker.com. Dave est un randonneur, un Eagle Scout et un amoureux de la nature qui a parcouru tous les continents de la planète. Annie est une enseignante "à la retraite" qui a troqué la salle de classe contre des aventures en pleine nature. Nous avons créé CleverHiker.com pour partager nos connaissances en matière de randonnée, inciter les gens à sortir et contribuer à la conservation de nos espaces sauvages.

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