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Pacific Crest Trail


  1. Outdoor Photo of the Day + Enhanced Trail Maps

    TripleBlaze &bull Yesterday

    Each day we'll be highlighting one of the 20,000 member-submitted camping and hiking photos on Tripleblaze - just click the new photos tab in the header to take a peek. We also added a gallery showing all the photos submitted… Full Story »

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  2. Book Review: Te ARAROA: A walking guide to New Zealand's long trail

    Love in a Tent &bull Jan 15, 2012

    Long hiking trails capture the imagination of many, but few of us ever manage to make the commitment (physically, mentally and financially) to complete a route like the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail or the Haute Route through the Pyrenees. These trails are the gold standard for long distance hikers, and now New Zealand has finally joined that elite club. Te Araroa is a route that allows hikers to literally walk the whole of New Zealand, from the lighthouse of Cape Reinga at the northern tip, to the iconic signpost of Bluff in the far south. It's a 3,000km… Full Story »

  3. Android GPS App Transforms Outdoor Navigation

    Hiking News @ ABC of Hiking &bull Jan 6, 2012

    Crittermap Software announced today that their Android GPS App, BackCountry Navigator, has been used by over 300,000 outdoor enthusiasts. BackCountry Navigator is currently ranked near the top of all paid apps in the Travel and Local category of the Android Market. The… Full Story »

  4. A six-month family hike on Pacific Crest Trail

    Topix Hiking News &bull Dec 13, 2011

    Please note by clicking on "Post Comment" you acknowledge that you have read the Terms of Service and the comment you are posting is in compliance with such terms. Be polite. Inappropriate posts may be removed by the moderator. Send… Full Story »


  5. Going the distance for family

    Topix Hiking News &bull Dec 8, 2011

    Some argue that if you can serve in the military, you should be able to buy yourself a drink. Some argue that access to alcohol at a younger age is too dangerous and irresponsible. What's your take? Rachel Liechty was… Full Story »

  6. Washington's Little Naches Area: Enjoyable for Campers and Hikers

    Camping Tourist &bull Dec 8, 2011

    One of the best areas for hiking and camping in the Central Cascade Mountains in Washington is the Little Naches area. It's ideal for short day hikes as well as longer overnight adventures. The area is situated in the Naches Ranger District in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. It's quite… Full Story »

  7. A 'Thank You' from Condor

    Modern Hiker &bull Dec 1, 2011

    A few months ago, my friend and former LA Hiking-Blogger Kolby 'Condor' Kirk was running out of cash on his trip north on the Pacific Crest Trail. I posted about it here and many of you were extremely kind enough… Full Story »

  8. Long Distance Hiking Clinic

    The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Nov 1, 2011

    This Thursday evening the Little River Trading Company will be offering a Long Distance Hiking Clinic. Bert (Wildcat) Emmerson, a "Triple Crown Holder" who has thru-hiked all three US long distance trails; the AT, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide… Full Story »


  9. Beastly Hiker Sets PCT Speed Record

    Wend Magazine Blog &bull Oct 21, 2011

    Scott Williamson, a 39-year-old tree climber from Truckee, California, set a new speed record on the famed Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), which runs from Canada to Mexico, running the lengths of Washington, Oregon and California. Williamson walked the 2,627-mile Pacific… Full Story »


  10. Completing a Thru-Hike

    Backpacking Light &bull Sep 13, 2011

    Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, or Continental Divide Trail has a tendency to kick your butt. Most fail. I met many successful pilgrims on these trails, and I tried to look for a common thread. Wrong: In Virginia… Full Story »

  11. Walk About Martinez -- Back on Trail

    Topix Hiking News &bull Aug 27, 2011

    We've pitched camp on the bank of a brook in what seems the forest primeval near Buesch Lake Washington.A It's August 22, 2011, and a light mist is falling.A A storm is moving in.A I'm re-hiking most of the Pacific… Full Story »


  12. Help Keep Condor In Flight

    Modern Hiker &bull Aug 24, 2011

    For those of you who don't know, my friend and fellow (formerly) L.A. based hiker Kolby Kirk (pictured in trail mode at left) has been hiking the Pacific Crest Trail for a few months and has recently hit a snag.… Full Story »


  13. Going the distance: 11-year-old PCT hiker has her eye on the triple crown

    Topix Hiking News &bull Aug 17, 2011

    Who knew that the state of the economy would start 11-year-old Reed Gjonnes, aka Sunshine, off on the adventure of a lifetime and start her on the path to earning the Triple Crown of hiking? The story came out when… Full Story »

  14. Nine-Year Old Caver Honored as National Adventurer

    Hiking News @ ABC of Hiking &bull Aug 10, 2011

    This summer, the nation's premiere women's hiking club, Trail Dames, honored 9 year-old Scout Aulenbach with their "Adventurer of the Year Award". Scout Aulenbach, a native Georgian, has been a caver since she was in utero and her first "out of body" caving experience took place in a series of Florida caves when she… Full Story »

  15. Feasterville native on Pacific Crest Trail

    Topix Hiking News &bull Aug 1, 2011

    The Pacific Crest Trail is notorious for its unforgiving climates and terrain, quickly switching from scorching deserts to steep and snow packed high altitudes to volcanic mountain ranges. Please note by clicking on "Post Comment" you acknowledge that you have… Full Story »

  16. The Times They Are a-Changin' for Backpackers

    The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Jul 31, 2011

    Earlier in the week the U.S. Postal Service announced that they will be conducting a study over the next several months to determine the need for some 3700 retail post offices. Potentially, the USPS could eliminate more than 10% of… Full Story »

  17. Birth of the TransPanama Trail

    New York Outdoors Blog &bull Jul 17, 2011

    Every long hiking trail begins with one person's dream, followed by the ceaseless labor of a small group of volunteers. To become reality, that small group must grow into an army of volunteers. It sounds impossible, but it has been done. The Appalachian… Full Story »


  18. Ultimate Hiking and Camping Gear Guide: Best Sleeping Bags

    National Geographic Adventure Blog &bull Jun 6, 2011

    Welcome to the blog of National Geographic ADVENTURE. Sign up for ADVENTURE's free monthly newsletter. More Find the trip of a lifetime with the first authoritative rating of adventure tour operators. If you needed an excuse to upgrade your gear, we have it. June… Full Story »

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  19. SNEWS : Outdoor Non-profit/Association : New Pacific Crest Trail Association Corporate Partnership Program

    www.snewsnet.com &bull Jun 2, 2011

    June 1, Sacramento, California - Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA), a non-profit organization that promotes, preserves and protects the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is proud to announce a new Corporate Partnership Program. A trail 2,650 miles long, through three states, (including 8th largest economy in the world) is too much opportunity to keep to keep to… Full Story »

  20. Donation to YMCA Camps Rises from the Ashes of an REI Store Fire

    3blmedia.com &bull May 27, 2011

    TWEET MEA fire at REI's Eugene, Oregon, store last August left us with more than $1 million worth... A fire at REI's Eugene, Oregon, store last August left us with more than $1 million worth of slightly smoke-damaged clothing and gear. It was still in usable condition, but… Full Story »

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