I began at the mexican border on may 6 and finished on july 29. The mechanics and advantage of a long walk ibtat heads to the. The pacific crest trail class dvd series combines the photos and video contributions of several dozen hikers from each season. Pacific crest trail gear list 2012 the hiking life.
The pacific crest trail is where my passion for hiking truly began. When to call it quits on the pacific crest trail the hiking. Pacific crest trail backpacking packing list rei coop journal. Weve heard from locals, trailtown residents, business owners, and search and rescue personnel about the dangers of using the pct during the pandemic. Most uptodate trail and town data crowdsourced by thousands of hikers. Hyperlite mountain gear 2400 windrider ultralight pack infinite geography. The complete gear list with less than a week to go for i begin my journey on the pacific crest trail, i am finally ready for one of the most important rites of passage for any thruhiker the sharing of the complete gear list. The movies are not for sale, but can be downloaded and burned to dvd. Its been a few years since my pacific crest trail thruhike, and ive since learned a lot about what gear works on a thruhike and what gear is better left at home or thrown in the garbage. Gear i wont be taking on my 2020 pacific crest trail. One of oregons highlights is mount hood, the states largest, most active volcano. Tell it on the mountain tales from the pacific crest trail. Its a trail of everchanging obstacles from some of the highest mountain passes in the west to some of the hottest desert in.
The ultimate pacific crest trail packing list halfway anywhere. Hike the 2,650mile pacific crest trail in 5 minute video. Preparation is crucial, but equally important is using your eyes and ears to observe how conditions on the trail are changing from minute to minute around you. Highly soughtafter permits are released in november and. Detailed, mapbased hiking guide for the pacific crest trail that works offline. We know many of you are deeply disappointed that some people are still thruhiking in spite of all guidance. In 2010, drew reams trail name dreams thruhiked 2,650 miles from mexico to canada along the pacific crest trail. These brave souls face bonedry deserts, raging rivers, snowcovered mountain passes, mosquitoes, blisters, torrential rains and the urge to quit. If you walk this entire section, youll climb,180 feet 4,017 meters all the way up to forester pass, the trail s highest point, and in one area youll be walking 200 miles 321 kilometers in the wilderness before the path crosses a road source. See water reports, snow conditions, stream crossing water levels. I started the pacific crest trail only carrying 5lbs of gear on my back, which i intended to use nothing more for the next 4 months. Start with this complete pacific crest trail gear list that includes every single item i packed for a 5month thruhike from mexico to canada. Get a private shakedown of your gear from a previous thruhiker. The gear that got me thru pct gear list patches thru.
This entry was posted in gear lists, pacific crest trail 2016 and tagged pacific crest trail. Its a 68liter pack that easily fits the bv500 and other bear canisters with up to 35 lbs 16 kg of gear. The pacific crest trail, officially designated as the pacific crest national scenic trail is a longdistance hiking and equestrian trail closely aligned with. Apr 19, 2017 this is my 2017 nobo northbound pct pacific crest trail gear list before leaving. In turn, jill introduced me to the pacific crest trail and together we were amazed at the grand scope of such an undertaking.
If you want to gear list, then check out my continental divide trail gear list or my appalachian trail gear list. Mom, alley, dad, dan, jill, nicole, courtney, jackie thank you all for gifting me gear and gift certificates. The pacific crest trail is a registered national scenic trail that winds through scorching deserts, glacial ranges, volcanic peaks, oldgrowth woodlands and. Yogis pacific crest trail handbook yogis pct handbook. A pacific crest trail thru hike can be like a lever. Heres what outsides resident thruhiker took on his hike of the pct last year. My pacific crest trail thruhike gear list isko salminen. Backpack45s long distance tips for walking the pacific crest trail, as well as the john. Pacific crest trail thruhike gear list and backpacking story. This pacific crest trail pct gear list includes everything i have used on my thruhike in 2017. Jan 25, 2017 i thruhiked the pacific crest trail in 2015. They tell me where, i am going, how to get there, side and alternate routesa huge plus, histories, points of interest and much, much more. In regard to conditions, i encountered relatively little snow in the high sierra, however from northe. The pacific crest trail first entered our world when jill stumbled upon wireds 2011 pct thruhike blog.
Pacific crest trail association, thru hiking northbound vs southbound despite clear warnings from the pcta and there isnt much grey in the above quoted passage, each and every year increasingly more northbound thru hikers are continuing their journeys deep into october in hopes of reaching canada. As i tracked down the gear that i actually carried on the pct to weigh it and write up my final gear list, i tallied up the number of miles id carried each item with me the miles added up quickly in the last two years ive hiked 5000 miles at 20, pct 2014 et al. Halfway anywhere the pacific crest trail, thruhikking, gear lists. My final pacific crest trail pct gear list do what. The pacific crest trail zigzags some 2,650 miles from mexico to canada. Pct 2012 fuller ridge to mojave 400 miles in 10 minutes by ken campbell. This will change as i get into different regions like from socal to the sierras.
Learn more at in the summer of 20 casey gannon and colin arisman thruhiked the pacific crest trail with cameras in hand. Returning to a walk so long after it took place was an interesting experience. Oct 27, 2017 pacific crest trail association, thru hiking northbound vs southbound despite clear warnings from the pcta and there isnt much grey in the above quoted passage, each and every year increasingly more northbound thru hikers are continuing their journeys deep into october in hopes of reaching canada. Its almost like the trail designers wanted to draw a sharp distinction between the last two states on the trailand if the bit ive done so far has been any indication, the run to the finish wont be easy. When you set out on the trail, you are putting yourself at the mercy of mother nature. This is my 2017 nobo northbound pct pacific crest trail gear list before leaving. Dec 08, 2014 this is the gear list from my 2012 thruhike of the pacific crest trail. In my journal id listed all the gear i started out with, including its weight.
Mar 27, 2018 we have all seen the youtube videos and all scrutinized countless gear lists. Many summer hikers are surprised when the pct runs under a ski lift near the mount hood lodge and there are skiers and snowboarders on the slopes source. We have all seen the youtube videos and all scrutinized countless gear lists. Guthooks pacific crest trail guide for android apk download.
From lost to found on the pacific crest trail by cheryl strayed, mile 445 by claire henley miller, thruhikin. Based off liz thomass wonderful gear chapter in pacific crest trials, heres a nonexhaustive list of suggested gear items for a pacific crest trail thruhike. Pacific crest trail backpacking packing list rei coop. When to call it quits on the pacific crest trail the. That translates into about 20 miles a day, every dayon foot. Dec 24, 2014 what follows is the answer to these questions and a bit of gear geekery. The gear you should pack for the pacific crest trail. Here is my list for the pct in 2018 and a few notes on the items ill be carrying. Over 500 hikers started the trail this year, but due to the exceptionally deep snow less than 150 completed it. Oregons 430 miles 692 kilometers are the easiest on the entire pct, with gentle climbs and wellgraded paths that run through cool, shady woods.
Pct 2017 gear list ii pacific crest trail association. Arriving at the mexican border and the southern terminus of the 2,663mile pacific crest trail in a steady, soaking rain, justin lichter and shawn forry trail names pepper and. Thirtythree years ago i was planning my hike along the pacific crest trail, which i began in april 1982 and the story of which is told in my latest book, rattlesnakes and bald eagles. Just jumpin down the trail, having the time of my life. This is the gear list from my 2012 thruhike of the pacific crest trail. Thruhiking the pacific crest trail involves walking 2,663 miles from mexico to canada. Jun 12, 2017 ive barely been in washington a day and a half, and already its quite different from the pacific crest trail in oregon. Provides highly detailed digital topographic maps for the pacific crest trail, comparable to 1. Heres most of the things im switching out for my 2020 pct thruhike to help you decide what to. Pacific crest trail is the allinone app for the official pacific crest national scenic trail. More on the lightweight side than ultralight but realistic for me. Jan 09, 2016 this entry was posted in gear lists, pacific crest trail 2016 and tagged pacific crest trail.
Jun 12, 2017 the pacific crest trail wanders through 24 national forests, 37 wilderness areas, and 7 national parks, passing through 6 of north americas 7 ecozones. Moviesvideos pacific crest trail class videos class of 0315. Three brother will be setting off on our adventure may 5, 2018. The pacific crest trail wanders through 24 national forests, 37 wilderness areas, and 7 national parks, passing through 6 of north americas 7 ecozones. Apr 07, 2018 2018 pacific crest trail gear video for my hike. Hike the 2,650mile pacific crest trail in 5 minute. Frustrated by the monotony of city life, and eager for. The trails southern terminus is just south of campo, california by the u. The thought of planning and completing a pacific crest trail thruhike can be overwhelming. The ultimate pacific crest trail packing list halfway. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Below are links to all of the pacific crest trail through hike post and videos that i have on this site as well as links to resources that i found helpful in planning for the pct.
Without any further chitchat, heres my gear list for my 2017 pacific crest trail thruhike. Pacific crest trail article and video list a directory of videos, articles, and resources for my pacific crest trail through hike. Ultralight gear makes sense in the california desert, while extra weather protection is needed in the sierra and cascades. Pacific crest trail through hike article and video directory. Get a tiny taste of what its like to hike the length of the 2,663mile pacific crest trail from the perspective of a man with the trail name bear snack. Lets add one more to the pile and get straight into to it.
Your pacific crest trail gear list can at times feel like one of your most defining features on the trail. Watch in 1080p heres the gear im taking with me to hike the last 100 miles of the pct into canada. Includes national, state and local parks, forests, recreational and wildlife area boundaries. After months of procrastination, i am now pretty settled on this lot and happy with the weight. Earlier in life i had hiked plenty of miles and slept at too many sketchy campgrounds, but my thruhike of the pct was my very first foray into backpacking, and is when and where i fell in love with the outdoors. Frustrated by the monotony of city life, and eager for a new adventure, two friends decide to trek across the pacific crest trail a 2500mile stretch of rugged terrain that runs along the border of the west coast from mexico to. Pct gear list as with most gear lists, this is a dynamic, inprocess inventory of what i plan to use on my pacific crest trail thruhike in 2016. Ive finally gotten around to putting together my gear video of what i carried on the pct now that i have to start thinking about what to. Thruhikers, day hikers, volunteers, friends and family, future hikers, or armchair hikers and trail enthusiasts will all find something useful.
Pacific crest trail hikers musthave gear outside online. Contains a fully routable trail from beginning to end, plus basic road coverage available as a reference. If the previous descriptions of the pacific crest trail scared you off with their ruggedness, this might be the section for you. My final pacific crest trail pct gear list do what make. It cuts through seven national parks and 24 national forests as it travels through california, oregon, and washington. I lost my pct gear list, but here are my reflections on the gear that i used on the pct. Southern california, northern california, and oregonwashington and the pacific crest trail data book, all four by wilderness press. What you bring, and what you leave at home, can make a huge difference not only to ones comfort on the trail, but also ultimately to either making or not making it. I wanted to let you guys see what i am carrying for those of you that are wondering what my pack weight and gear is. It starts in the desert, heads through the high sierras, and ends in the dripping forests of washington state. Oct 20, 2017 since i have been asked for advise and recommendations many times during the last weeks regarding the right gear i sat down and compiled my gear list again. The pacific crest trail, officially designated as the pacific crest national scenic trail pct is a longdistance hiking and equestrian trail closely aligned with the highest portion of the cascade and sierra nevada mountain ranges, which lie 100 to 150 miles 160 to 240 km east of the u.
My list keeps changing as i take stuff out or swap items. Since i have been asked for advise and recommendations many times during the last weeks regarding the right gear i sat down and compiled my gear list again. This is the story of a 2668 mile thruhike on americas premiere long distance footpath, the pacific crest trail. This year, i have taken an even deeper dive into finding out what gear hikers used, but more importantly, what gear made hikers successful and what gear hikers wanted to burn or throw in the trash or throw in the trash and then burn. In an effort to improve pacific crest trail thruhiker survey, i have continued to expand the questions i ask hikers. Lightning storms pacific crest trail hikers face many dangers from the environment, including lightning storms. Load up your guns, rev up your engines, and get ready for a killer ride. The first 100 miles of the pacific crest trail infinite geography. Backpack45 on hiking the trail pacific crest trail susan alcorn. After months of meticulous research, weighing my bag, editing, and weighing it again, i still managed to pack a ton of stuff that i didnt need. Another popular spot for hikers is the passage through crater lake national park, home to crater lake, the deepest lake in the u. Ive barely been in washington a day and a half, and already its quite different from the pacific crest trail in oregon. We will be hiking from mexico to canada and filming the experience.
Long distance thruhiking is undoubtedly a gear sport. Because the pct has long, dry stretches and snowy mountain sections, many hikers select key resupply points to swap out gear. Mar 03, 2016 get a tiny taste of what its like to hike the length of the 2,663mile pacific crest trail from the perspective of a man with the trail name bear snack. By the time northbound throughhikers on the pacific crest trail reach my hometown of ashland, oregon, theyve traveled the entire length of california and have logged just over 1,700 miles.
The complete pacific crest trail gear list best hiking. The pacific crest trail, commonly known by backpackers as the pct, is a popular 2,650 mile thruhike from mexico in the south to canada in the north along the western united states. Pacific crest trail thruhike gear list and backpacking. Pct gear and equipment pacific crest trail association. Feel free to learn from my mistakes with this fairly exhaustive list of what i should have left behind. Jul 07, 2018 pacific crest trail is the allinone app for the official pacific crest national scenic trail.
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