The 2024 Pacific Crest Trail hiker survey is out, and its data will interest long-distance backpackers. Halfway Anywhere, a blog run by long-distance athlete Tyler Fox, compiles the annual survey (now ...

It isn’t that hard to find them in town. Thru-hikers are predictable — more animal-like in behavior than town and city folk. Burger stands are typical spotting grounds. Any cheap motel with the door ...

What really happens to you when you spend months trekking the Pacific Crest Trail? Getting tired and filthy is just the start of it. We talked to dozens of PCT thru-hikers during their resupply in ...

Thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is no easy task. The 2,653-mile trail snakes through three states (California, Oregon and Washington), with challenging terrain from the remote desert to the High ...

A six-month hike along the West Coast is certain to be life-changing for backpackers Maggie Konopasek and Kyle Ott. They hope their epic adventure will have a significant positive impact on other ...

Three years ago, Danae and Olen Netteburg set out with their four kids on the Appalachian Trail. Three years (and one more baby) later, they’re about to complete the Triple Crown. All of them. As ...

SEATTLE — There's no better time than summer to lace up your boots and explore the great outdoors. Whether you're a seasoned backpacker or simply craving a scenic day hike, the Pacific Crest Trail ...