Hiking the pacific crest trail left me with new friends and in excellent physical. Section hikers offer tips on the pacific crest trail hiking. Find a trip if youre unfamiliar with the pct, we recommend starting with one of the trail s guidebooks. Bruce colter nelson preserves the integrity of the hike, albeit with common sense relocations and a flip flop caused by deep winter snows. The pacific crest bicycle trail pcbt is a 2,500milelong, roadbased bicycle touring route from vancouver, british columbia, canada to tijuana, baja california, mexico. Want to do some planning for your inevitable pacific crest trail thruhike but dont know where to start. This is the 6th edition of the national outdoor book award winner pacific crest trail. Pacific crest trail association 31 garden highway, suite 230 sacramento, ca 95833.
If you loved wild, then you might just love these five titles from mountaineers books, too. A psychological and emotional guide to successfully thru hiking the pacific crest trail by zach davis and carly moree mar 18, 2016 4. Information on camping, permits, and the best seasons to go is provided. From other books i have read he likes to hike alone and it was great from his. Great hiking and outdoor memoirs section hikers backpacking. A pct hiker pauses near water in oregons sky lakes wilderness. Pacific crest trail written while hiking the pct this book reveals, moment by moment, what it smells, tastes and above all, feels like to walk from mexico to canada former bbc correspondent simon willis charts an emotional course through high mountains, baking deserts and personal tragedy. These books will make you want to thruhike the pct. There are a ton of books, movies, and podcast out there about thruhiking the pacific crest trail. Carrot is a very honest writer and her stories from the trail are both humorous and moving, like all her writing. From lost to found on the pacific crest trail is a 2012 memoir by. From lost to found on the pacific crest trail by cheryl strayed, mile 445 by claire henley miller, thruhikin.
How to walk the pacific crest trail frontier bushcraft. Mileages, landmarks, facilities, resupply data, and essential trail information for the entire pacific crest trail, from mexico to canada fifth by go, benedict isbn. May 14, 2018 mountaineers books, 2016, 2017 and 2018. But they still accomplished much and had experiences that are more relatable to the average person. The pct provides for a rich lifetime of day, weekend and weeklong trips. This is probably my favourite account of thru hiking of those that ive read because its so relatable. If youre looking for a pure guidebook trail mileages, stopovers, alternate routes, etc, youre probably better off going with jeffrey schaffer et. Craigs pct planner is a resource that allows you to plot a pacific crest trail thru hike by inputting a starting date, starting point, ending point, hiking pace, hiking day length in hours, and how much time to add for every 1,000 feet of elevation gained. It was nearly 90 years ago that the concept of a pacific crest trail traversing the wests most rugged and challenging landscapes was but the whim of a handful of dreamers and adventurers. A walk in the woods after 20 years in england, author bill bryson chose to reacquaint himself with the usa by attempting to thru hike the appalachian trail. From lost to found on the pacific crest trail by cheryl strayed wasnt on here. Strayed, describing her 1,100mile hike on the pacific crest trail in 1995 as a journey of. A psychological and emotional guide to successfully thru hiking the pacific crest trail.
What gear do you need to hike the pacific crest trail. Exploring americas wilderness trail is the painstakingly researched and thoughtful written history of the trail, of the men and women who dreamed it up, expanded it, and continue to fight for it. Mar 29, 2017 carrot quinns book is an insight into thru hiking the pacific crest trail from the perspective of a queer woman. The pcta store is closed pacific crest trail association. Whether youre an avid hiker or a wild devotee, the pacific crest trail associations new, lavishly photographed book is a musthave. From lost to found on the pacific crest trail, which was the first selection for oprahs book club 2.
This week marks the beginning of a long journey which will result in the publishing of an illustrated book of my 2011 pacific crest trail journals. The trail follows the crests of the cascade and sierra nevada ranges through washington, oregon, and california and passes through seven national parks. Ashland, oregon, is a wellknown summer rest and resupply spot for those making the trek. Because the pacific crest trail pct, quite simply, is a beast. Craigs pct planner is a resource that allows you to plot a pacific crest trail thruhike by inputting a starting date, starting point, ending point, hiking pace, hiking day length in hours, and how much time to add for every 1,000 feet of elevation gained. As always, i welcome this transition, but each time i do so with a small dose of seemingly incurable apprehension. Nov 18, 20 the pacific crest trail pct is the appalachian trails more isolated, lonelier western counterpart. The pacific crest national scenic trail pct meanders from the californiamexico border north to the border of washington and canada.
For almost 2700 miles the pct travels from mexico to canada. The most important thing to realize about this book before buying it is that it is relevant not only to people wanting to hike either very long distances or the pacific crest trail. Pcta is the only organization dedicated to preserving the entire trail and the experiences it provides so that you and others have a wild place for personal reflection. Mark larabee, the pctas associate director of communications and marketing and barney scout mann, former pcta board member, tell how this 2,650mile trail from mexico to canada came to be. Continue your wild journey by joining the pacific crest trail association. Pacific crest trail by wandering sole images thu sep 24, 2009 4. So, im hiking the pacific crest trail this summer isko.
Pacific crest trail association 15 hrs while california, oregon and washington cautiously move into the next phases of living with covid19, the pacific crest trail association has published new guidance for visiting the pacific crest trail during the covid19 pandemic. With over 200 maps, this comprehensive guide provides indepth coverage of the pacific crest trail pct from the mexican border to tuolumne meadows in yosemite national park. Exploring americas wilderness trail, published by the pacific crest trail association and rizzoli new york, was released oct. These books helps you locate the pct and sidetrips, find water sources, and access resupply routes. Well if you havent already, i suggest you check out my pacific crest trail. Pacific crest trail stories inspired by you wild movie and book. Using your data it outputs how many days it will take between. Some prefer maps with lots of annotations, so halfmile and postholer maps work as a guide book for them. The pacific crest trail is around 2,650 miles and thats accurate to within 10 or so miles. Pacific crest trail celebrate your journey along the pct. Dec 02, 2015 this is the story of a 2668 mile thru hike on americas premiere long distance footpath, the pacific crest trail. It is brimming with ideas and advice, some of which will be appropriate for one hiker and not for another as ray himself points out. What is the best pct guide book for a thruhiker available.
Both books may not be thruhikers or even people who have ever hiked before. Top quality, great selection and expert advice you can trust. There is just something about the pct that catches you. Northern california, as he presents a brief breakdown of the pct and relates his years of experience as both a thruhiker and a sectionhiker. Advice on love and life from dear sugar, a national best seller now the basis of the wbur podcast dear sugar radio, cohosted with steve. Some people say the pct is a mental challenge and the appalachian trail 2,160 mile trail on the east coast of the us is a physical challenge. Apr, 2020 pacific crest trail association 31 garden highway, suite 230 sacramento, ca 95833. From a high point of 200 feet in the high sierras to a low point of nearly sea level at the columbia river it is a trail of extremes. Searching our website can be especially helpful in finding location names on the pct. Thru hiking is always a trialand the first trial is psychological. I read that you can walk yourself fit, that anyone can do the pacific crest trail if they want to badly enough. Regardless, it is a welcome sight for thru hikers coming from either direction especially this year when it is unlikely to be passed by many a thruhiker.
Pacific crest trail, wilderness footpath and equestrian trail in the western united states. In this book, you will learn how to avoid the most common emotional and psychological issues faced by hikers on this 5month hike. The pacific crest trail, also known as the pct, is americas second longest trail, stretching from mexico to canada through the states of california, oregon, and washington. The book is mundane, mildly interesting, a rather typical story of the endless repetition of a long distance hike. You dont have to disappear for months to enjoy the pacific crest trail. Cheryl strayed recounts her emotionallycharged pacific crest trail voyage in this wildly. Tami grew up in western washington playing in the north cascades. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the national trail systems act and the establishment of the pacific crest trail. Day and section hiking pacific crest trail association. Get your hands on a map or guidebook or browse our interactive map to explore where the pct crosses roads or meets with trailheads search online for trip reports to see pictures and learn about other peoples successful adventures. It is with great pleasure that i can announce my relationship with heyday books. Adventurous hikers looking for a challenge will take the high route through the sierra nevada and cascade ranges and witness some of americas most scenic and varied. The best pacific crest trail resources halfway anywhere. It was designed to closely parallel the pacific crest trail and the two trails cross 27 times as they pass through the states of washington, oregon, and california.
Are you ready to hike the pacific crest trail hill, jim. The book even shines a light on the mysterious clinton c. Come celebrate with philip kramer, author and photographer of hiking the pacific crest trail. The 12 best books and movies about thruhiking backpacker. A bit of that magic is captured in each of the pacific crest trail books that have been published over the. Shop for pacific crest trail books and maps at rei free u. The trail stretches 2,650 miles 4,265 kilometers from mexico to canada along the crests of the sierra and cascade mountain ranges, passing through six of north americas seven ecozones en route. 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. As it traverses the high road from mexico to canada, incredible views are not only commonplace but also uniquely diverse, because the trail connects six of north americas seven ecozones. United states most of my life i wanted a pct trail book to help with the planning of my pct hike.
It is still the most comprehensive and useful single source of material for planning any pct hike that is available, it is worth its weight in gold. Some folks like reading, so the wilderness press guide books are best for them. She teaches classes on backpacking basics, lightweight backpacking, and more. Post offices can have strange hours always be sure to check if you intend on using one and are always closed on sunday. Route goes from mexico to canada through california, oregon and washington. Cheryl strayed recounts her emotionallycharged pacific crest trail voyage in this wildly popular nonfiction book turned movie. Official pacific crest trail book the pacific crest trail. From lost to found on the pacific crest trail wikipedia. Some folks appreciate the extra town info, maps and quotes in yogis book. It extends from north to southeast some 2,650 miles 4,265 km. Jul 17, 2012 the pacific crest trail was designated as one of the first national scenic trails way back in 1968. A hikers companion is great for those wanting to find out more of the history, geology, climate, flora and fauna along the pct. Looking for the best pacific crest trail resources.
Books about the pacific crest trail fiction, memoirs, and guides are all welcome, but the pct should be the focus of the book. The pacific crest trail stretches 2,650 miles from canada to mexico, climbing through the rugged mountains of washington, the oldgrowth forests of oregon. The total elevation gainloss on pacific crest trail is 824,370 ft over 2,668. Aug 26, 2015 my hometown is crawling with pacific crest trail hikers.
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