If you dream of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, but want a little help, Yama Mountain Gear has launched a program that’ll hook you up with free gear and advice. In return, you’re challenged to give back to the trail. Yama is an ultralight gear company founded by Gen “Magnet” ... Read more
Found a shuttle company willing to shuttle between @SnoqualmiePass and @StevensPass! http://t.co/uyKR7eXfbR $175 for 2 ppl @WTA_hikers
— Pacific Crest Trail (@PCTAssociation) November 19, 2013
Cloudwalker, a wilderness ranger, long distance hiker and Leave No Trace trainer, conducted a survey of toilet paper (TP) disposal practices on April 25, 2013, between Campo and Hauser Mountain. He encountered 90 hikers heading north that day, and interviewed the last 42 of them. His notes and conclusions are ... Read more
Carolyn “Ravensong” Burkhart, thru-hiker and Mazama trail angel, shares this important warning about avalanche danger and late season travel. PCTA Trail Information Specialist Jack Haskel contributed to the essay. We will be publishing an article by Mike Zaweski, author of SNOW TRAVEL: Skills For Climbing, Hiking, And Moving Over Snow... Read more
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