Why did you hike the Pacific Crest Trail?

If you've been thinking about the PCT, these five experienced hikers will inspire you to take the leap and do it too.
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Hikers you'll meet on the Pacific Crest Trail

From newbie international trekkers to triple-crowners, the PCT attracts people from all over the world. But the one thing they all have in common is a hunger for an epic adventure of a lifetime.

We asked Pacific Crest Trail Hikers for a Vibe Check at Mile 517

To understand what hiking 517 miles feels like (with 2,000 miles remaining), we sat down with PCT hikers in the SoCal desert to get a vibe check.

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No Swell in Los Angeles? Here Are 10 Hikes to Check Out Instead

When the waves aren’t firing in Los Angeles, slip into your hiking boots and check out these stunning trails within spitting distance of the shoreline.

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Unique Trail Names of the Pacific Crest Trail

Being given a trail name is a PCT rite-of-passage. Whether goofy, serious, bizarre or majestic, these names come to be synonymous with the trials and tribulations these hikers encounter along their journey.

A Guide to Hiking San Diego

Most people think of San Diego as a surfing destination. But when the waves go flat, there's a vast expanse of mountains and trails to explore. Here are nine hikes that surfers should try in San Diego.

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How Arrowhead® Mountain Spring Water Created a Desert Oasis

Tired, hungry hikers often dream about showers, hot food, and shady places to rest. So, to deliver some next-level “Trail Magic,” Arrowhead® set up shop at Hikertown to provide free food, drinks and paid-for accommodations & facilities!

Preparing for the Pacific Crest Trail

Preventing Injury and Staying Safe on the Pacific Crest Trail

Walking 2,650 miles with your belongings on your back puts a physical strain on anyone, and the wrong shoes or pack can cause all sorts of pain and injuries. Luckily, we brought a physical therapist on-site to help keep our hikers healthy and safe.

Helping over 2,000 Hikers Finish the Pacific Crest Trail: Advice from a Physical Therapist

Dr. Morgan Brosnihan has helped over 2,000 PCT hikers finish their trek by following her patients for the entirety of the hike. So naturally she knows a thing or two about training for the PCT and what it takes to go the distance.

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PACIFIC CREST TRAIL FUN FACTS

2,650 miles sounds like a lot (and it is)! But the PCT is so much more than a ridiculous amount of trail miles. Spanning 3 states and taking over 5 months to complete, the PCT is much more than the sum of its parts.

Accepting Failure on the PCT: Sandyann "Snowdancer" Ducarm's Journey!

A lot can change after hiking through the bulk of the Sierra Nevada Range. Giving a month or two as buffer, we checked back in with a member of the crew that we spoke with at Mile 517 (in Hikertown) to see how they were faring, and if anyone had gotten injured or needed to give up their quest.

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Rapid Fire Questions with Pacific Crest Trail Hikers

The PCT has all of the makings of a prime-time reality show. And because people do their best (i.e. worst) thinking when exhausted, we wanted to throw some rapid-fire questions at our Hikertown guests to see what they would say.