peeps of the PCT

The views on the PCT were astounding, but some of the most interesting and memorable moments were when meeting new people.

peeps of the PCT: John, general store owner

December 15, 2020 2 comments

The owner of Laguna Mountain Lodge & Store gives us good rules to live by: lighten up and be nice.

November 23, 2020 0 comments

Historic Silver Pines Lodge has seen its share of “Hiker Trash,” but the innkeeper says it’s enriching.

October 18, 2020 2 comments

It’s a long 18-mile stretch in desert to Hiker Town, one of the oddest places I slept along the PCT.

August 25, 2020 0 comments

Casey Cox started his company after waiting, cold and hungry, his thumb out for a ride that never came.

July 20, 2020 4 comments

I met Joshua on Flat Iron Ridge in Lassen National Park building a fire break with hand tools.

May 26, 2020 5 comments

The need for a lighter tent that wasn’t a “coffin” led Judy Gross to design and make her own.

May 13, 2020 2 comments

It takes courage to change directions mid-stream.

May 6, 2020 4 comments

He was the youngest solo thru-hiker on the PCT, but still couldn’t finish the pancakes.

March 13, 2020 6 comments

Home is a good place, especially when you have love, memories and hobbies surrounding you.

February 20, 2020 2 comments

The trail wouldn’t be walkable without trail crew, especially ones as dedicated as these two.