The second tenet of the seven principles of Leave No Trace is: travel and camp on durable surfaces. While on the Pacific Crest Trail, it may seem obvious that traveling on a durable surface means staying on the trail and for the most part that would be true. But, ... Read more
The Pacific Crest Trail, by its very nature, routed on or near the crest, has long waterless stretches. Water can be scarce, especially in parts of California, which often creates challenges for trail users. And because of that, it can adversely affect the environment.
For example, many PCT travelers who ... Read more
We recently mailed Pacific Crest Trail things to San Diego’s Dingeman Elementary first grade class. They wrote back with wonderful letters and drawings. We loved them so much that we wanted to share them with you. The captions are our own imagination.
Their teacher, Tiffany Glass, is teaching a unit ... Read more
I wrote this article for our Communicator magazine last year. This season, as we hear reports of rescues, searches and injuries, I thought it’d be timely to share it again.
The person on the other end of the phone is lost. The person on the other end is angry. Worried ... Read more
It’s time to gear up for great journeys on the Pacific Crest Trail. But it’s important to remember that it’s our responsibility to the keep drinking water safe and the stunning scenery smelling sweet. We all need to use the very best Leave No Trace practices while doing our daily ... Read more
By Dan Feldman
No one knows, till he tries, how easily a habit of walking is acquired. A person who never walked three miles will in the course of a month become able to walk 15 or 20.
— Thomas Jefferson, correspondence to Thomas Mann Randolph Aug 27, 1786.
There’s ... Read more
We loved reading Joan West’s blog, Rambling Hemlock, this past year. When she posted this, we just had to share it. Thanks Joan for the personal reflections. Visit her blog at: ramblinghemlock.blogspot.com
It’s not about planning. It’s not about food. It’s not about gear. Sorry. This other stuff is not ... Read more
We travel the Pacific Crest Trail with the hope of escaping the problems and pressures of our cities. That doesn’t always work. Over the years, and especially this year, we’ve talked to women who say they have been sexually harassed on the trail and in trail towns. This is troubling ... Read more
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