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| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: The Pacific Crest Trail Hiker's Handbook Ray Jardine, 1996 Manual on planning and preparing for hikes of the Pacific Crest Trail through California, Oregon, and Washington. Jardine's initial presentation of his lightweight-hiking theories |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: The Pacific Crest Trail Brian Johnson, 2017-05-31 A comprehensive guidebook to the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), an epic 2650 mile trek through the USA from the Mexican border to British Columbia in Canada. One of the world's best hikes, the route passes through California, Oregon and Washington State, taking in the Mojave desert, High Sierras, Cascades and countless more wild mountains of America's west coast. The guidebook is divided into 101 sections of 2 to 3 days, which can be combined into longer days according to ability and preference. This comprehensive guide provides all the information and maps hikers will need. Alongside the notes and route descriptions, there are overview maps for the entire trail, and a detailed introduction that provides essential advice for planning and completing the route. From information on packing, supplies, water and bears, to details on the mountains, wildlife and regions encountered, this is an essential companion to taking on - and completing - this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. The PCT boasts breathtaking scenery and varied landscapes, through deserts and forests, and over snow-covered passes and along alpine ridges. This is a long wilderness trek of true adventure and exploration through diverse and stunning mountain scenery. |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: The Pacific Crest Trail , 2022-03-22 This pocket-sized gift and souvenir photo book captures the beauty of America's quintessential wilderness hiking trail. From desert California to the Washington-Canada border, the compelling photography of Bart Smith brings the entire 2,650-mile trail to life. This beautifully illustrated book, officially published with the Pacific Crest Trail Association and now in a pocket-sized gift and souvenir format, highlights this legendary footpath with more than 170 spectacular contemporary images taken by the foremost hiking photographer in America. Readers can experience the trail as if their boots were on the path--passing by the trail blazes, taking in the surrounding wilderness at scenic overlooks, meeting other hikers at lean-tos or shelters, and freezing at the sight of bear, elk, or other majestic wildlife. Designated as one of the first two national scenic trails in 1968, the Pacific Crest Trail is a continuous footpath of more than 2,650 miles--from the Mexican to the Canadian border. It is often called the wilderness trail because roughly half of it runs through federal wilderness--25 national forests, six national parks, five state parks, three national monuments, and 48 federal wilderness areas. The trail symbolizes everything there is to love--and protect--in the western United States. This book is perfect for anyone interested in conservation, outdoor recreation, or American history, or for those who dream of one day becoming thru-hikers themselves. |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: Pacific Crest Trail Data Book , 2002-03 Find trail information quickly in this practical companion to the PCT guidebooks. Organized by landmarks along the way from Mexico to Canada, the book shows mileage between points, mileage from the Mexican border, elevation, and facilities, including water sources, showers, groceries, lodging, and post offices. |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Northern California Philip Kramer, 2018-02-09 The final two (of four) volumes for the entire 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) All-color photos, maps, elevation profiles, charts, and more Dream books—and precious gifts—for trail lovers everywhere From the preeminent outdoor publisher in the West come the latest volumes in this new, unparalleled series of guidebooks to the region’s most famous trail. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail meanders north from California’s border with Mexico to the entrance of Manning Provincial Park in British Columbia, on the Washington State–Canada border. It’s a rigorous trail that has evolved since its earliest envisioning in 1926 to encompass approximately 2,650 miles of rich and varied terrain, traveling through some of the West Coast’s most beautiful country. It inspires hikers of all ages and abilities to imagine the ultimate wilderness journey. The Southern California and Northern California guides of Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail complete the four-volume set written for hikers planning to just tackle the trail sections in their nearby region, those who will chip away at pieces of the whole trail over a lifetime, or trekkers who set out in the SoCal desert and charge all the way to Canada. These are lushly attractive guidebooks--good reads and gorgeous to page through to boot—but they also offer invaluable hiking beta. Each volume focuses on section-by-section routes in each state (or region), and provides important details to help hikers plan and organize multi-night backpacks. Here’s what’s included with each expertly written guidebook: • Trail sections that promote 4- to 10-night trips • Smaller section legs allowing for easier planning and trail-time management • Detailed camp-to-camp route descriptions • Easy-to-understand route maps • Clear references to the PCT’s established system of section letters, designating trail segments from south to north, Mexico to Canada, so hikers can easily cross reference other trail resources • Details on specific campsites • Most reliable water sources • Access to and from various trail sections • Info on permits, hazards, restrictions, and more • Alternate routes and connecting trails • Key wilderness sights along the way • Suggested itineraries Unlike other PCT guidebooks, this series focuses on section hikers, who make up the vast majority of adventurers on the trail. Only a handful of folks complete a thru-hike of the trail in one trip, but the trail’s popularity continues to grow. In 2015, long-distance hikers and horseback riders from all 50 states and 34 countries were issued permits to vacation on parts of the PCT. It is one of the seminal bucket list items for outdoor lovers, whether that means completing just your own state . . . and then the next . . . and then the next . . . or as far as your dreams will take you. |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: Yogi's PCT Handbook Jackie McDonnell, 2014 |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: Pacific Crest Trials Zach Davis, 2017 Thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is 90% mental.Each year, thousands of backpackers take to the Pacific Crest Trail with the intention of successfully thru-hiking the 2,650-mile footpath that extends from Mexico to Canada. Despite months of research, thousands of dollars poured into their gear, and countless hours dedicated to grinding away on the StairMaster, most hikers fall short of their goal.Why?They neglected to prepare for the most challenging element of a five month backpacking trip.While the PCT presents extraordinary physical challenges, it is the psychological and emotional struggles that drive people off the trail. Conquering these mental obstacles is the key to success. This groundbreaking book focuses on the most important and overlooked piece of equipment of all- the gear between one's ears.Filled with first-hand, touching yet humorous vignettes and down-to-earth advice that both instructs and inspires, Pacific Crest Trials gives readers the mental road map they'll need to hike from Mexico to Canada.Following up on his wildly popular guide to thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail in Appalachian Trials, Zach Davis has teamed up with 2015 PCT thru-hiker Carly Moree to bring readers the ultimate psychological and emotional guide to prepare for the Pacific Crest Trail.In Pacific Crest Trials readers will learn:- Goal setting techniques that will assure hikers reach Canada- The common early stage pitfalls and how to avoid them- How to beat the Death of the Honeymoon- The importance and meaning of hiking your own hike- How to adapt amongst drastically different terrains, weather patterns, gear and logistical needs- Five strategies for unwavering mental endurance- How to save money on gear purchases- Tips for enjoying rather than enduring each of the five million steps along the journey- Advice for staving off post-trail depression from one of the country's most respected trail angels- Nutritional guidance for avoiding post-trail weight gainAdditionally, readers will receive an in-depth guide to choosing the right gear for their PCT thru-hike from Triple Crowner, Liz Snorkel Thomas. In this chapter full of valuable insights, Snorkel walks readers through what features to look for in quality gear, how to save money, how to lessen the load without compromising on safety or comfort, and offers crucial advice on how to properly use and care for your gear. Furthermore, Thomas offers several specific product recommendations, giving readers a helpful head start on their shopping list.Note: This is an adaptation of Appalachian Trials. Although this book is written with the Pacific Crest Trail thru-hiker in mind, the principles are largely similar. If you own Appalachian Trials do not buy this book.Five percent of the proceeds of your purchase of Pacific Crest Trials will go to the Pacific Crest Trail Association, the non-profit that oversees and protects the Pacific Crest Trail. |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: Journeys North Barney Scout Mann, 2020-08-01 2020 Banff Mountain Book Competition Finalist in Adventure Travel In Journeys North, legendary trail angel, thru hiker, and former PCTA board member Barney Scout Mann spins a compelling tale of six hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2007 as they walk from Mexico to Canada. This ensemble story unfolds as these half-dozen hikers--including Barney and his wife, Sandy--trod north, slowly forming relationships and revealing their deepest secrets and aspirations. They face a once-in-a-generation drought and early severe winter storms that test their will in this bare-knuckled adventure. In fact, only a third of all the hikers who set out on the trail that year would finish. As the group approaches Canada, a storm rages. How will these very different hikers, ranging in age, gender, and background, respond to the hardship and suffering ahead of them? Can they all make the final 60-mile push through freezing temperatures, sleet, and snow, or will some reach their breaking point? Journeys North is a story of grit, compassion, and the relationships people forge when they strive toward a common goal. |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: The Pacific Crest Trail Joshua M. Powell, 2021-03-16 The Pacific Crest Trail as you've never seen it before! A visual feast for the senses, this highly designed paperback showcases the PCT through clever infographics, modern illustration, and insightful text. The book captures both the grandeur of the West Coast as well as the tiniest things that a thru-hiker notices and experiences during a 140-day trek. Through the written word, graphic design, and illustration, The Pacific Crest Trail: A Visual Compendium conveys the beauty and the beastliness of a 2,650-mile wilderness hike from Mexico to Canada. The author chronicles the PCT through infographics about the trail and the thru-hikers' experience, and includes arresting illustrations of the landscape and minutiae of the trail. Everything from trail markers, weather challenges, and the stories behind popular toponyms to the songs stuck in a hiker's head, thru-hiker trail names, and food consumed will be addressed, making this an ideal gift for any outdoor enthusiast. |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Southern California Shawnté Salabert, 2017-10-20 The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) traces a 2,650-mile route from the California-Mexico border north to the border of Washington and Canada. While many hikers attempt a “thru-hike” every year, beginning in Campo, California and connecting their footsteps all the way to Manning Park, B.C., even more people enjoy “section hiking” – tackling the trail in bits and pieces. This guidebook serves as a road map to section hiking the Southern California portion of the PCT, beginning at its southern terminus in Campo and ending 942.5 miles north at Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park. From the magical cactus gardens of the Mojave Desert to the snowy peaks of the High Sierra, this book covers one of the most biologically and geologically diverse portions of the PCT. Author Shawnté Salabert serves as your personal trail guide along the way, offering informative route descriptions, interesting sidebars, and colorful stories that will deepen your experience on this iconic trail, whether you’re headed out for a weekend, a week, or a month. Each volume of this new series focuses on section-by-section pieces of the PCT and includes the following features: • Inspirational full-color guides with over 150 color photographs in each • Trail sections of 4- to 10-night trips • Detailed camp-to-camp route descriptions • Easy-to-understand route maps and elevation profiles • Details on specific campsites and most-reliable water sources • Road access to and from various trail sections • Info on permits, hazards, restrictions, and more • Alternate routes and connecting trails • Clear references to the PCT’s established system of section letters, designating trail segments from Mexico to Canada—so you can easily cross-reference the guides with other PCT resources • Key wilderness sights along the way • Suggested itineraries *Download an errata for Hiking the PCT: Southern California for a profile fix here* |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: Hikertrash Erin Miller, 2014-12-03 Teetering awkwardly on the brink of insanity, unable to handle life in snowy, cold, ultra-conservative North Idaho, Carl and Erin sold their house and set out in search of a new place to call home. Suddenly finding themselves completely free of responsibilities, jobless, and with a little spare cash in the bank, it didn't take long before their serious search for a new life took some unexpected twists and turns. What do you think we should do when we return to the States? Erin asked Carl, as they sat outside a tiny cafe sipping coffee. It was a question that had been plaguing her for weeks as they budget travelled across South East Asia in an attempt to avoid winter (and reality). I've been thinking about it, and I think we should thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail. Was Carl's totally unexpected reply. Spend months on end traipsing through the wilderness, petting bunnies and chasing rainbows, as they hiked 2,660 miles from Mexico to Canada? How could Erin possibly say no? Life Rule #1: Never, ever, turn down an adventure. Friends wagered they wouldn't last a week, but before they knew it, days turned into months as they made their way across America at three miles an hour. As Carl and Erin morphed into Bearclaw and Hummingbird, they found that being hikertrash suited them. Though they will both admit the trail was life altering, there were no great epiphanies, no magic answers to all of life's burning questions, no ah-ha moments when suddenly life made sense. This is not a tale of personal growth. Through blisters and shin splints, jaw-dropping landscapes and craptastically unspectacular forests, searing heat and pouring rain, complete hilarity and utter exhaustion, this is the story of what day-to-day life is really like on one of America's greatest trails. As told through Hummingbird's journal entries, this is the story of life on the trail - the people you meet, the things you see, and how, mile by mile, you eventually become Hikertrash. Includes: 6 Overview Maps to Follow our Journey 19 Black & White Photos of Sights Along the Trail Leave No Trace Tips Our Gear Lists Our Trail Recipes What Is Hikertrash? Hikertrash: a long distance hiker, shabby and homeless in appearance, rarely bathed and rank in odor, more at home outdoors than in society, with a deep reverence and respect for all things wild. |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: Hiking from Home Juliana Chauncey, 2020-03-14 Hiking From Home: A Long-Distance Hiking Guide for Family and Friends is an informative guide for those supporting a long-distance hiker. It explains the basics of long-distance hiking, addresses safety concerns, outlines ways to stay in touch and remain supportive, and includes quotes from previous hikers and supporters. |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: Pacific Crest Trail: Southern California Ben Schirfin, Jeffrey P. Schaffer, Thomas Winnett, Ruby Johnson Jenkins, 2012-11-21 First published in 1973, The Pacific Crest Trail, Vol. 1, California quickly established itself as the PCT Bible-- the book trekkers could not do without. Now thoroughly updated and redesigned into two portable volumes, Pacific Crest Trail: Southern California starts at the Mexican border and guides you to Yosemite's beautiful back country. Its companion volume meets the trail at Tuolumne Meadows and drops you at Oregon's door. Thru-hikers to Canada will find the rest of their journey in Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon & Washington. Our PCT gurus help you locate the trail, water sources, and resupply access routes with detailed descriptions, customized maps, and tips on alternate routes. Whether you're planning day hikes, weekend or week long backbacks, or an ambitious thru-hike, everything you need to know about--from bears to trees--is here. |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: The Overland Track , 1996 |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: Sierra North Thomas Winnett, 2002 Our flagship guidebook, now in its eighth edition, is still the classic Sierra hiking and back-packing guide. 100 trips from overnighters to 10-day excursions. In-depth knowledge of the best trails, campsites, and views. Includes an updated 4-color fold-out map. |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, Washington Tami Asars, 2016 From the preeminent outdoor publisher in the West comes a new series of guidebooks to the region's most famous trail |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: Along the Pacific Crest Trail Bart Smith, Karen Berger, Daniel Richard Smith, 1998 Full color photographs coupled with the story of the author's hike portray the vast drama of the landscape of the area. |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: Thirst Heather Anderson, 2019 Beautiful and deftly written and intimate and searing in its honesty, Anish's is a quest to conquer the trail and her own inner darkness. --Kristine Morris, Foreword Reviews |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: Hut to Hut USA Laurel Bradley, 2021-11-01 2023 Independent Publisher Book Award GOLD in Travel Guidebooks Overview of sixteen complete systems (three or more huts) with all you need to know to plan a trip—from terrain to costs and other logistics At-a-glance tables for quick comparison of hut systems Full-color photos and detailed maps Hut to Hut USA celebrates the opportunities for hut-tohut hiking, mountain biking, and skiing or snowshoeing at sixteen hut systems across the United States—from the Appalachian Mountain Club’s hiking huts in the White Mountains, to the San Juan Huts that allow mountain bikers to pedal from Telluride or Durango to Moab, to the Rendezvous Huts for Nordic skiers in Washington’s Methow Valley. For the featured systems, the book describes modes of travel, amenities, quality of experience, terrain, required skill level, the route itself, wayfinding tips, and booking and cost details, with photographs and maps. Suggested day-by-day itineraries with mileages, elevation gain and loss, and hut GPS coordinates help adventurers craft their trip. Demas and Bradley also offer a general history of hut systems around the world and examine how they have developed in the US over the past century. This comprehensive, practical guidebook is the first to cover all of the US hut systems, meeting growing interest in hut-tohut travel. |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: Pacific Crest Trail Chris M. Alexander, 2013-02-25 |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: The PCT Hiker's Handbook Ray Jardine, 1992-01-01 |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: 2021 the A.T. Guide David "Awol" Miller, AntiGravityGear, 2021 Since 2010, The A.T. Guide, a.k.a. The Awol Guide, has been the guidebook of choice for hikes of any length on the Appalachian Trail. The book contains thousands of landmarks such as campsites, water sources, summits and gaps. The trail's elevation profile is included and every landmark is aligned to the profile. Hikers using this guide know where they are on the trail, what views, streams and campsites are ahead, and whether they'll be hiking uphill or downhill to get there. The A.T. Guide answers all of your questions about how to get rides, where to stay, and where to get supplies. There are 94 maps of towns on or near the trail showing where to find these services and detailed listings for businesses.The A.T. Guide is the most innovative trail guidebook ever developed. |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: Six Months With Three Pairs Of Undies Andre And Lian de Jel, 2020-10-28 One of the best books ever written about the PCT. A true personal story and a real homage to the trail and its people. D. McKinskyAn amazing and very impressive story. This is a wonderful book for people who enjoy a challenge. 'The Ultimate Challenge' might have been a good title for this book as well. J. RidderhofEveryone has a story to tell.This is our story about our adventures on the Pacific Crest Trail. A 2650-mile-hike through the American wilderness. From Mexico toCanada. This is a story about passion, adventure, love, wonderment and inspiration. The chapters vary in perspective. Some stories are told by André. Others are experienced through Lian's eyes. The result is a very personal and interesting story of two different people, who experience the most amazing adventures together. I have so much respect for you. This story touched my heart and left me speechless. It's a roller coaster of adventures and emotions. A. TakThe pure strength to pull through and overcome. So much inspiration. Such beautiful characters. C. EmbrechtsWell written with a great sense of humor. It felt like I was with you all the time. Especially at the end. I'm not a hiker, but I feel like I've been there and done it. Thank you so much! M. Rutherford |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: Hiking Logbook Paul Publishing Hiking Logbook, 2020-01-09 This Hiking Logbook Journal for mountain climbing and hiking enthusiasts Each spread contains prompts and information to help you document your journey, a section for notes, and plenty of room to write. Including a place to record the date, weather, location, elevation gain/loss, time, distance, latitude/longitude, conditions, difficulty level, route taken, trail features as well as a place to document information about With several additional prompts for journaling and plenty of space for notes, this conveniently sized guided journal is a hiker's notebook and makes great hiking gifts!Please Use The Look Inside Feature To View The Interior To Ensure That It Meets Your Needs. Also Feel Free To Look At Our Other Items Available In Our Amazon Store |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: Long Trails Backpacker Magazine, Liz Thomas (Hiker), 2017 Do you dream of the summer when you can hike the Appalachian Trail? Or marvel at the snowcapped peaks along the John Muir trail? Or hope to walk the Pacific Crest Trail over many summers? This book gives you the tools to make this dream a reality. |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: The Trail is the Teacher Clay Bonnyman Evans, 2020-08-15 An account of the author's 2016 thru-hike of the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail. |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: Thru and Back Again Luke Jordan, 2017-05 For many people, hiking 4,600 miles in one go may seem like a crazy-- even foolish idea. But for some others it is an opportunity to see isolated places, to discover oneself, and of course to have fun doing it! Such is the case with me. A few years ago I had never even heard of the North Country Trail. I had no idea that such a daunting task of building a continuous footpath across seven northern states was underway, and had been for more than thirty years. I was immediately excited and fascinated with the idea. After doing a little research and finding out what the trail was all about, I began to feel a sense of longing, a desire to hike beyond Minnesota and see what else the North Country had to offer. This is my story of that journey, filled with first-hand accounts of the trials and triumphs faced during this 6-month adventure. |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: The Pacific Crest Trail Handbook: The Modern Backpacker's Guide to the West Coast Trail Pasquale De Marco, 2025-04-29 In the realm of long-distance hiking, the Pacific Crest Trail stands as an iconic challenge, beckoning adventurers with its rugged beauty and diverse landscapes. Embark on an extraordinary journey with The Pacific Crest Trail Handbook: The Modern Backpacker's Guide to the West Coast Trail, the ultimate guide to conquering this legendary trail. Written by Pasquale De Marco, a seasoned hiker and expert on the PCT, this comprehensive guidebook provides aspiring thru-hikers with the essential knowledge and skills to plan and execute a successful trek. Whether you're a seasoned backpacker or a first-time hiker, The Pacific Crest Trail Handbook: The Modern Backpacker's Guide to the West Coast Trail is your indispensable companion on this life-changing adventure. With meticulous attention to detail and a passion for the trail, Pasquale De Marco shares their extensive experience and insights, offering a fresh perspective on the PCT. Discover the secrets of ultralight backpacking, learn how to overcome physical and mental challenges, and connect with the vibrant community of hikers who call the PCT their home. The Pacific Crest Trail Handbook: The Modern Backpacker's Guide to the West Coast Trail goes beyond mere trail information; it captures the essence of the PCT experience, weaving together practical advice with personal anecdotes and stunning imagery. Through Pasquale De Marco's eyes, you'll witness the breathtaking beauty of the trail, encounter its diverse wildlife, and learn the importance of respecting and preserving this fragile ecosystem. As you delve into the pages of The Pacific Crest Trail Handbook: The Modern Backpacker's Guide to the West Coast Trail, you'll gain the confidence and knowledge to tackle the challenges of the PCT head-on. From selecting the right gear and planning your resupply strategy to dealing with blisters and altitude sickness, Pasquale De Marco covers every aspect of thru-hiking, ensuring you're well-prepared for the adventure ahead. With its comprehensive coverage, engaging writing style, and wealth of practical advice, The Pacific Crest Trail Handbook: The Modern Backpacker's Guide to the West Coast Trail is the ultimate resource for anyone planning to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. Embrace the challenge, immerse yourself in the beauty of the wilderness, and create memories that will last a lifetime. If you like this book, write a review on google books! |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail David Jordan, 2025-01-15 A comprehensive three-book set providing all the information needed to prepare for and hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), a 2650-mile hike through California, Oregon and Washington. Designed to be compact and lightweight the set is separated into three books, an introduction to the trail (130g) and two map books (200g and 170g). The introductory book covers all at-home planning and preparation for hiking the PCT. Detailed explanation of the trail structure, timings and how to approach the PCT Suggested itineraries for 110-, 120-, 130- and 140-day thru-hikes and an easy-going start option to aid with planning Advice on equipment and permits required on trail A background of the trail's history A look at the wildlife, flora and fauna encountered on the trail The two map books are designed to be used on the trail, one covering the southern stages from the Mexico border to northern California at Interstate 5, the other detailing the northern stages in Oregon and Washington to the Canadian border. Presented as 100 1-3-day stages for easy planning of either day, section or thru-hikes Where possible stages begin/end at trailheads for easy access to the route 1:100,000 topographic maps for the whole trail that can be used to supplement or replace digital mapping apps Each stage contains a waymarked route description with mileages, mapping, profiles, and locations of water sources and campsites Resupply tables are included detailing where food, mail drops and laundrettes are available close to the trail |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: The Pacific Crest Trail: A Hiker's Companion (Second Edition) Karen Berger, Daniel R. Smith, 2014-03-31 This book begins where basic trail guides and maps leave off. For each section of the trail, the authors describe the route in detail and recommend the best day hikes and short backpacks from each trailhead. They describe the plants and animals hikers will see, tell stories about local history, explain plate tectonics, and in a thousand other ways enrich your experience of the journey. For many people, the Pacific Crest Trail is the ultimate long-distance hiking trail. Beginning in the dry valleys of southern California, it follows the crest of the snow-capped Sierras and ends in the ancient forests of Washington’s Cascades. Along the way, national treasures such as Yosemite, Crater Lake, and Mount Rainier make this trail one of the premier hiking destinations in the world. But hiking is about much more than getting from A to B. Berger and Smith draw on their tremendous experience—together they have logged more than 12,000 miles on the PCT—to give tested advice to long-distance hikers on trip planning, gear and safety, seasonal considerations, trailheads and resupplies, permits, and much more. |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: Pacific Crest Trail Data Book Benedict Go, 2020-12-08 The essential, cut-to-the-chase handbook for hiking and backpacking the PCT If you want bare-bones information about the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail without all the long, detailed descriptions, the Pacific Crest Trail Data Book is exactly what you’re looking for. Based on data from the three comprehensive Wilderness Press guidebooks to the PCT, this book is filled with convenient, easy-to-read, at-a-glance tables. Compact and lightweight, with trail-tested features, it’s handy both on and off the trail. Use it for pre-trip planning for resupply stops; setting daily on-the-trail mileage goals by anticipating campsites, water sources, trail gradient, and facilities; and easily calculating distances between any two points on the trail. Whether you’re north- or south-bound, whether you’re hiking the entire PCT or just sections of it, the first step of your journey begins with this book. |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: The Pacific Crest Trail Karen Berger, Daniel R. Smith, 2014-03-18 This book begins where basic trail guides and maps leave off. For each section of the trail, the authors describe the route in detail and recommend the best day hikes and short backpacks from each trailhead. They describe the plants and animals hikers will see, tell stories about local history, explain plate tectonics, and in a thousand other ways enrich your experience of the journey. For many people, the Pacific Crest Trail is the ultimate long-distance hiking trail. Beginning in the dry valleys of southern California, it follows the crest of the snow-capped Sierras and ends in the ancient forests of Washington’s Cascades. Along the way, national treasures such as Yosemite, Crater Lake, and Mount Rainier make this trail one of the premier hiking destinations in the world. But hiking is about much more than getting from A to B. Berger and Smith draw on their tremendous experience—together they have logged more than 12,000 miles on the PCT—to give tested advice to long-distance hikers on trip planning, gear and safety, seasonal considerations, trailheads and resupplies, permits, and much more. |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: Pacific Crest Trail: Southern California Laura Randall, 2020-11-10 The PCT’s #1 Guide for More Than 45 Years First published in 1973, The Pacific Crest Trail, Vol. 1, California quickly established itself as the book trekkers could not do without. Now thoroughly updated and redesigned, Pacific Crest Trail: Southern California starts at the Mexican border and guides you to Yosemite’s beautiful backcountry. It winds past deserts, scales high peaks, and cools off in Sierra lakes. Let PCT gurus Laura Randall, Ben Schifrin, Ruby Johnson Jenkins, Thomas Winnett, and Jeffrey P. Schaffer share more than four decades of expertise with you. They’ll help you with everything you need to know about this 942.5-mile section of the 2,650-mile trail, which traverses 24 national forests, 37 wilderness areas, and 7 national parks. In this book, you’ll find All-in-one guide by accomplished hikers who have logged over 5,000 trail miles Detailed trail descriptions and alternate routes Full-color customized maps, drawn to scale with one another Need-to-know information for day hikes, weekend backpacks, and an ambitious thru-hike Tips for locating the trail, water sources, and resupply access routes This guidebook will be your truest companion. So now’s the time to get going. The trail awaits! |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon & Washington Jordan Summers, 2020-11-10 The PCT’s #1 Guide for More Than 45 Years First published in 1974, The Pacific Crest Trail, Vol. 2, Oregon & Washington quickly established itself as the book trekkers could not do without. Now thoroughly updated and redesigned, Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon & Washington starts at the California-Oregon border and guides you to the edge of Canada. It winds past rivers, peaks, forests, meadows, fascinating geological formations, and other natural wonders—such as Mount Hood, Mount Rainier, and Glacier Peak. Let PCT gurus Jordan Summers, Jeffrey P. Schaffer, and Andy Selters share more than four decades of expertise with you. They’ll help you with everything you need to know about this 1,005.5-mile section of the 2,650-mile trail, which traverses 24 national forests, 37 wilderness areas, and 7 national parks. In this book, you’ll find All-in-one guide by accomplished hikers who have logged over 5,000 trail miles Detailed trail descriptions and alternate routes Full-color customized maps, drawn to scale with one another Need-to-know information for day hikes, weekend backpacks, and an ambitious thru-hike Tips for locating the trail, water sources, and resupply access routes This guidebook will be your truest companion. So now’s the time to get going. The trail awaits! |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: Mountain Harmonies Howard L. Smith, 2004 This book is about adventures in nature, primarily in the mountains, and about how wildness touches the very depth of our being. The experiences I relive in this book occurred principally in the mountains of New Mexico and bordering wild areas of Colorado, but also in the Rocky Mountains of Wyoming and Montana, as well as Washington in the Pacific Northwest. Most of the events happened as I was walking, hiking, camping, and backpacking--Pref. |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: A Walk in the Park Kevin Fedarko, 2024-05-28 A New York Times Bestseller * Winner of the 2024 National Outdoor Book Award in Outdoor Literature * Winner of the 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction * Named a Best Book of the Year by the New York Times, Air Mail, Smithsonian Magazine, and Financial Times “A triumph. Fedarko doesn’t describe awe; he induces it.” —The New York Times Book Review * “Passionate…memorable…life-affirming.” —The Wall Street Journal From the author of the beloved bestseller The Emerald Mile, a rollicking and poignant account of an epic 750-mile odyssey, on foot, through the heart of America’s most magnificent national park and the grandest wilderness on earth. Two friends, zero preparation, one dream. A few years after quitting his job to follow an ill-advised dream of becoming a guide on the Colorado River, Kevin Fedarko was approached by his best friend, National Geographic photographer Pete McBride, with a vision as bold as it was harebrained. Together, they would embark on an end-to-end traverse of the Grand Canyon, a journey that, McBride promised, would be “a walk in the park.” Against his better judgment, Fedarko agreed, unaware that the small cluster of experts who had completed the crossing billed it as “the toughest hike in the world.” The ensuing ordeal, which lasted more than a year, revealed a place that was deeper, richer, and far more complex than anything the two men had imagined—and came within a hair’s breadth of killing them both. They struggled to make their way through a vertical labyrinth of thousand-foot cliffs and crumbling ledges where water is measured out by the teaspoon and every step is fraught with peril—and where, even today, there is still no trail along the length of the country’s best-known and most iconic park. Along the way, veteran long-distance hikers ushered them into secret pockets, invisible to the millions of tourists gathered on the rim, where only a handful of humans have ever laid eyes. Members of the canyon’s eleven Native American tribes brought them face-to-face with layers of history that forced them to reconsider myths at the center of our national parks—and exposed them to the threats of commercial tourism. Even Fedarko’s dying father, who had first pointed him toward the canyon more than forty years earlier but had never set foot there himself, opened him to a new way of seeing the landscape. And always, there was the great gorge itself: austere and unforgiving but suffused with magic, drenched in wonder, and redeemed by its own transcendent beauty. A singular portrait of a sublime place, A Walk in the Park is a deeply moving plea for the preservation of America’s greatest natural treasure. |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: Backpacker , 1998-01 Backpacker brings the outdoors straight to the reader's doorstep, inspiring and enabling them to go more places and enjoy nature more often. The authority on active adventure, Backpacker is the world's first GPS-enabled magazine, and the only magazine whose editors personally test the hiking trails, camping gear, and survival tips they publish. Backpacker's Editors' Choice Awards, an industry honor recognizing design, feature and product innovation, has become the gold standard against which all other outdoor-industry awards are measured. |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: The Plants of the Pacific Crest Trail Dana York, James M. André, 2023-09-19 Discover and appreciate the flowers, trees, and other plants on the Pacific Crest Trail with this beautiful guide to the American West's natural wonders. Quickly find, identify, and learn about the amazing range of plants growing along the Southern California stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail. It’s easy with The Plants of the Pacific Crest Trail, the first book of its kind, organized by type, color, and trail section. Over 1200 color photos and lively, accessible descriptions make your outing memorable. Did you know that you can see the world’s biggest pinecone along the PCT? Or discover a plant that smells like cheese? Whether you’re enjoying a day hike, exploring with your family, or setting out on the trek of a lifetime, you’ll forge a deeper connection with nature through the beautiful plants on display mile after mile. |
| pacific crest trail hiker's handbook: Hiking and Backpacking Victoria Logue, 2013-03-01 Hiking & Backpacking: Essential Skills to Advanced Techniques provides backpackers of all skill levels with the fundamental techniques and advanced tricks of trailsmithing needed to plan and carry out an enjoyable and rewarding outdoor adventure. |
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