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By Kathleen Lynch
For more than two decades, Larry Krumm has helped maintain more than 200 miles of the PCT in the Tahoe, Plumas, and Lassen national forests. In 1993, Priscilla Johnson led the first trail crew Larry joined. Three years later he was leading his own crew, which he’s ... Read more
By Sophia Efremov
Several months ago, I wrote about my experience on the Pacific Crest Trail as an AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) volunteer. I wrote during the beginning weeks of my immersion in trail life. I am currently on the tail end of my three-month journey from “squeaky-clean-hopeless-city-girl” ... Read more
Humboldt County California is an eclectic, rural region with passionate residents who promote principles to enhance our community. Cliff Berkowitz, DJ and owner of KHUM: Radio Without the Rules, has a vision for a regional trail network for the health and well being of the residents of Humboldt. He began ... Read more
By Ben Barry and Blair “Cat Lady” Dietrick
Navigating your first few weeks of a thru-hike can be overwhelming as your body and mind adjust to high-mileage days and a new and challenging lifestyle. The first few hundred miles of desert that you’ll encounter when leaving the Mexican border are ... Read more
Thanks to Toby Maxwell for sharing this piece on the survival strategies of desert plants. The PCT is more than trail tread and the physical effort required to traverse it. The trail is also an introduction to the natural world. Toby’s piece helps to enrich our understanding of what we’re ... Read more
By Kathleen Lynch
Dennis Serpa runs an almond farm in Turlock, California, breeds mules and is the father of four children and grandfather to 11. In between all that, he is a volunteer with the Mid-Valley Unit of the Back Country Horsemen of California and uses his animals to pack ... Read more
By Arthur McMahon
Share your wilderness experience and knowledge with others. Inspire future generations of adventurers and grow the outdoor community. Lead friends on a day hike or motivate them to visit a national park by sharing your experience. Be a trail mentor.
My greatest mentor was my fiancée, Jill. ... Read more
Hikers dedicate months, if not years, to readying themselves for their shot at thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. They dump thousands of dollars into state-of-the-art ultralight gear. They cook, dehydrate, pack and ship dozens of boxes full of food. They adopt strenuous workout regimens to ready their bodies for the ... Read more
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