Consider these pointers as you prep and plan for your upcoming thru-hike.
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The Rae Lakes Loop is a spectacular little loop in the High Sierra, including segments of the PCT and JMT and several scenic high mountain passes, not to mention some memorable high altitude lakes.
When you get back home after a thru-hike, you might find yourself changed in silly and unexpected ways. One thing is for sure – you’ll be hungry.
Don’t run out of money on your thru-hike! Even if you are on a very tight budget, you can still complete a thru-hike on a shoestring.
A common question with an uncommon and variable answer. How much do you need? Follow these steps to calculate your number.
How many boxes we sent, how much it cost, and most importantly, what we would do differently if we were planning the PCT again.
So you’re ready to head out for a trip into the backcountry. Do you have the clothes you need to keep you safe and warm during all possible weather scenarios?
See our full PCT gear list for two and how it changed by the end of the trail.
It was a cold night last night sleeping so high, but it was worth it for an awesome camp spot. We climbed for a mile and a half to reach Pinchot Pass (12,106). From up so high we could see all the way back to Mather Pass. The descent was as beautiful as the previous … Read More “Day 149: Two Passes to Completion” »