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The book was also a solid reminder to create a list for the following three things. When to hike the pct pacific crest trail association. When youre choosing shoes for the pacific crest trail, make sure to choose shoes that are. Former bbc correspondent simon willis charts an emotional course through high mountains, baking deserts and personal tragedy. If i then go back, and click on the cdt monument, nothing happens. Pacific crest trail data book section a mexican border. They describe the plants and animals hikers will see, tell stories about local. The trails southern terminus is just south of campo, california by the u. The trail is actually 2,650 miles long, but heavy snows blocked strayed.

These books will make you want to thruhike the pct. Yogis pacific crest trail handbook this is the pct guide book for preparing for a thruhike. The best pacific crest trail resources halfway anywhere. Pacific crest trail backpacking packing list rei coop. Music and audiobooks for better hiking on the pct by alice february 18, 2015 i didnt listen to music or other audio for the first 1200 miles of my pacific crest trail thruhike. The list of books read and burned by cheryl strayed during her hike on the pct, as described in her book wild. Trail legends and veterans offer pct hiking advice. Mileages, landmarks, facilities, resupply data, and essential trail information for the entire pacific crest trail, from mexico to canada by benedict go 4. 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. Ultralight gear makes sense in the california desert, while extra weather protection is needed in the sierra and cascades. Southern california, at rei in santa barbara ca to start planning your own pct hike. Hike where cheryl hiked or check out some of our favorites along the pacific crest trail. The pacific crest trail is a challenging 2,650 mile 4,265 kilometer trek through california, oregon, and washington.

As i said two paragraphs above, this guide is basically a behind the scenes overview of my 20 pacific crest trail hike, along with some relevant advice from my 199496 hike of the pct. This is probably my favourite account of thru hiking of those that ive read because its so relatable. Wild reading list books burned on the pct 14 books. He has read many books on the pct and he said this book is an excellent resource for anyone thinking about or hiking, planning to return to, the pct. There is a general faq on the website and a more extensive one at. Books about the pacific crest trail fiction, memoirs, and guides are all welcome, but the pct should be the focus of the book. Washington breaks down the states more than 500 miles of the pct into stunning routes that you can knock off in four days, a week, or more with tami asars, one of the states most experienced hikers. List of deaths on the pacific crest trail halfway anywhere. Were here to help pct thruhikers and section hikers through the lengthy planning process. This summer, she plans to hike the continental divide trail, all the way from mexico to canada. The pacific crest national scenic trail pct meanders from the californiamexico border north to the border of washington and canada. Searching our website can be especially helpful in finding location names on the pct. Pacific crest trail data book the pacific crest trail pct is a 2,650mile national scenic trail that runs from mexico to canada through california, oregon and washington.

In keeping with the conversational approach of the pct book, the cdt book is presented with a little help from my friends. Frequently voted among the best hikes in the world, the route, which was created exclusively for backpackers and horseriders, stretches from californias mexican border to canadas british columbia. For almost 2700 miles the pct travels from mexico to canada. And the reverse is true if cdt first, then pct fails. The pct traverses 24 national forests, 37 wilderness areas and 7 national parks. Some prefer maps with lots of annotations, so halfmile and postholer maps work as a guide book for them. We created this miniguide to help demystify the southbound thruhiking experience and educate you about the upsides and challenges of going from canada. Tips for hiking the pct tips for hiking the pct the authors of mountaineers books hiking the pacific crest trail series offer their top tips to help you prepare for their respective sections of the trail in southern california, northern california, oregon, and washington. The other story is of the tragic death of cheryls mother from lung cancer four years previously.

This book, which is the account of the authors hike along the pacific crest trail in 20 has some excellent writing. Ive often been asked how the death on the pacific crest trail of my husband, no way ray echols, has changed me. The cdt book is paginated in southbound order, yet simple to use for a northbound hike. I feel very lucky to have the chance to do that starting in the spring of 2017. This is what it looks like when you hike all 2,650 miles of.

While i planned about 95 % of my upcoming pct thru hike through the interwebs, books provided more of the personal inspiration. Top quality, great selection and expert advice you can trust. If i click the link above to go to yogis books and then click on the pct monument, ill be taken to the book. This book begins where basic trail guides and maps leave off. Nov 18, 20 the pacific crest trail pct is the appalachian trails more isolated, lonelier western counterpart. While the water was much needed in the state, up to a point, its likely to make things a little more difficult for pacific crest trail hikers in the high elevations of the sierra nevada mountains. Smith similar to but more succinct and readable than the three wilderness press guides below, this book provides an overview of the pct. 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. Eli is also a regional correspondent for backpacker magazine. Reese witherspoons wild movie, featuring the pacific. Day and section hiking pacific crest trail association. 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. You will learn about the trails history and get to know the beauty of the pacific crest trail from mexico to canada. 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.

Join shawnte salabert, author of hiking the pacific crest trail. Hiking the pct 28 books meet your next favorite book. The pct passes through 6 out of 7 of north americas ecozones. Carrot succeeds at writing a detailed yet emotional story of hiking the pct back in 20. There is just something about the pct that catches you. Mar 29, 2012 strayed became a novelist of some note in her late 30s. Carrot is a very honest writer and her stories from the trail are both humorous and moving, like all her writing. Four months alone on the pacific crest trail the hairpin. With the trails growing popularity, its important that people realize that a pct thru hike does not take place in a controlled environment and that death on the pct is an entirely realistic possibility for. A journey in photographs by chris alexander hardback, 12 by 9, 120 pages sale. Truly, the pct is a worldclass place for winter recreation. Yogis pct handbook by jackie yogi mcdonnell yogis pct handbook is the best guidebook for thruhikers and most hikers carry it. What gear did cheryl strayed use while hiking the pct. Whether youre new to longdistance hiking or an old pro, youre bound to find useful information.

Receive the wild special edition magazine when you donate to pcta. Get your hands on a map or guidebook or browse our interactive map to explore where the pct crosses roads or meets with trailheads. The final two of four volumes for the entire 2,650mile pacific crest trail pct. It seems the drought in california is over for the moment, as weve watched snow and rain pummel the state in the past few months. Though it is specific to the pct, it offers many great tips and explains some of the intricacies of thru hiking in a way no other book does. 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. Some days it would hit five oclock and i felt like stopping, while other times i would hike until 10. Complete gear lists hundreds of complete gear lists by those that walked the walk. Over the past year ive been planning and updating all of my gear. The total elevation gainloss on pacific crest trail is 824,370 ft over 2,668. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Thruhiking the at was the toughest and most rewarding challenge of my life.

Author cheryl strayed hikes the pacific crest trail in wild. The alltrails version of jardines pct hikers handbook a more complete explanation of whats becoming known as the ray way in hiking circles. Using your data it outputs how many days it will take between your selected resupply points, what the elevation. The book utilizes the same principles that has made appalachian trials the most popular resource amongst at thruhikers. There are points during the second part where the flow of the narrative breaks up, but things pick up nicely in the final parts where the quality of the prose is just excellent. New book on speed hiking the pct if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Beginning at the southern terminus, the authors take readers north up the trail, describing the history, landscapes, ecology, and meteorology along the way. Mar 26, 2014 myla fay is a 25yearold woman who recently hiked 2100 miles alone. Much and has been written about preparing for a pct hike. This guide will prepare you for hiking and surviving this spectacular wilderness experience. A southbound thruhike of the pacific crest trail is an outstanding experience and an immense challenge. With the trails growing popularity, its important that people realize that a pct thruhike does not take place in a controlled environment and that death on the pct is an entirely realistic possibility for the illprepared or even the wellprepared. The pacific crest national scenic trail pct traces a 2,650mile route from the.

But when fellow hikers inquired on future thruhiking plans in those last days on the trail, i quickly replied, never. Shop for pacific crest trail books and maps at rei free u. It is a designated national scenic trail and is maintained by federal and state agencies as well as. Hiking the pct was the maddening effort of knitting that sweater and unraveling it over and over again.

Southbound thruhike guide for the pacific crest trail. Pacific crest trail association 31 garden highway, suite 230 sacramento, ca 95833. It is in the form of a daily journal, sort of, but she keeps its playful and colorful. When to hike the pct the pacific crest trail can be wonderful yearround if youre a hiker who also likes to backcountry ski or does other snow sports. They represent immense passion and dedication toward this. Over the years, there have been a number of deaths on the pacific crest trail. This book was published in october 2016 by mark larabee pcta managing editor and barney scout mann pcta board member.

Since 2011, he has been the editor of washington trails magazine, which he manages from his home in portland, oregon. 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. Advice for women hiking the pacific crest trail the. Mileages, landmarks, facilities, resupply data, and essential trail information for the entire pacific crest trail, from mexico to canada. If youre unfamiliar with the pct, we recommend starting with one of the trails guidebooks. Hikes from wild wild pacific crest trail association.

We wanted to catalog all of the pacific crest trail books ever written because theyre worth it. Mar 07, 2014 the pacific crest trail association estimates that the pct does a little better with completion rates. I dont see anything wrong with taking something that is going to give you pleasure, safety, or. 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. A hiker, writer, and photographer, eli reveled in going deep for oregon.

We aim to be your number one resource for getting your gear, food, and resupply points in order so you can hit the trail. Ive purchased a few books while i prep for my pct section hike this fall. Aug 14, 2017 and within hours, i was planning my 2018 thruhike of the pacific crest trail. That story is one of allconsuming grief, anger, and a downward spiral into dangerous and selfdestructive behaviors. They represent thousands of hours decades of trail research.

But if youre only a hiker, youll generally aim to head out during the snowfree months. Pacific crest trail backpacking packing list rei coop journal. The second half is a town guide combined with notes about ontrail locations. Hiking the pct with someone whom you are not romantically involved with can be really difficult.

There are innumerable books on hiking, the natural world, and the various philosophies behind it all. This is the 6th edition of the national outdoor book award winner pacific crest trail. Post offices can have strange hours always be sure to check if you intend on using one and are always closed on sunday. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Ever since thruhiking the appalachian trail back in 1979 ive dreamed of hiking the pacific crest trail. Pacific crest trail data book section a mexican border to warner springs. So if it is the pct book you want, go to yogis book, and click on the pct monument. Several cdt hikers contributed their thoughts to both the planning and town guide sections of the book.

A bit of that magic is captured in each of the pacific crest trail books that have been published over the decades. Having done the pct numerous times now, i cannot think of anything i would add to this book. Jack, i would recommend buying a copy of yogis pct handbook, found at this is the book for planning, dreaming and preparing. I am no expert but i have read a decent amount of these pct at stories and most fail for a number of reasons. Ive read several pct books and this is by far the most personal. Pacific crest trials features the stories and input of dozens of pct hikers to ensure an even more robust guide for readying ones mind for the trail. This time around, i plan on using the pct map set by former thruhiker half mile. To create this spectacular coffee table book, we hiked the entire 2660mile pacific crest trail from mexico to canada. With as significant as a thru hike is, id say get the wp books, either set of maps, and yogis books as a start. Carrot quinns book is an insight into thru hiking the pacific crest trail from the perspective of a queer woman. Reese witherspoon hiked the pacific crest trail in preparation for her role as cheryl strayed in wild. This guidebook is a complete guide to hiking the pacific crest trail pct, an epic 2650mile hike along americas west coast. Some folks appreciate the extra town info, maps and quotes in yogis book.

After years of reckless behavior, a heroin addiction and the destruction of her marriage, strayed makes a rash decision to hike the trail with. Music and audiobooks for better hiking on the pct alice hikes. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Strayed became a novelist of some note in her late 30s.

This is a beautiful, 144page photo book of the pacific crest trail. In the book and movie, cheryl strayed chooses to hike the pacific crest trail alone after the haunting loss of her mother bobbi academy award actress in supporting role nominee, laura dern to cancer. May 02, 2011 on my previous pct hike in 2007, i used the pct guidebooks 3, data book and yogis pct handbook for town information. Its often easier to find a trip in a book than it is to find it on the internet. While only 700800 make the attempt each year, about sixty percent of those actually finish. So youve got all this gear ready to go but now what. They represent immense passion and dedication toward this inspiring trail.

The pct is, by its very nature, a point to point hike. Search online for trip reports to see pictures and learn about other peoples successful adventures. From lost to found on the pacific crest trail is a 2012 memoir by american author cheryl strayed, describing her 1,100mile hike on the pacific crest trail in 1995 as a journey of selfdiscovery. Jul 31, 2017 this guidebook is a complete guide to hiking the pacific crest trail pct, an epic 2650mile hike along americas west coast. Because the pct has long, dry stretches and snowy mountain sections, many hikers select key resupply points to swap out gear. Washington section j this may be the best 45 day pct section hike that ive found thus far this route follows the goldmyer hot spring trail, a pct alternate route, 26. I grew up in maine and spent a lot of time outside, and when i was a kid, we went up to blue. For the most part the trail is well marked and easy to follow. Wild movie and book pacific crest trail association.

I am thruhiking the pacific crest trail because when i successfully thruhike the pacific crest trail, i will. The gear chapter was particularly helpful for someone who knew zip on pctspecific gear. Create an extensive hike plan easily configurable to your hiking style. The pacific crest trail travels over 2600 miles from the deserts of southern california on the mexican border, over the sierra nevada mountains, across the cascade range, through the forests of oregon and washington before reaching canada. Jun, 2016 the subtitle for cheryl strayeds memoir wild is from lost to found on the pacific crest trail. You will rapidly find that everyone has a different hiking style and trying to stay in sync with someone else can be difficult. Pacific crest trail blogs, advice, news, resources, and. Indeed, cheryl strayed sat here during her pct hike as told in her book and the movie wild and many pct hikers before and after have paused here, too, to unpack their resupply boxes, to eat ice continue reading sierra city, california. My longest thru hike so far is the 211mile john muir trail, which ive hiked. These new guides by mountaineers books offer the most comprehensive and uptodate information for hiking all 2,660 miles of the pacific crest trail, and are specifically designed to appeal to both section and thruhikers.

Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Author cheryl strayed hikes the pacific crest trail in. The first half of the book provides tips and info about planning and preparing for your hike, much like this website. For those not familiar with the story, strayed finds herself on a course of selfdestructive behavior which she attempts to redirect by hiking the pacific crest trail. 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. Back in 1995, however, she was a rootless 26yearold waitress about to embark on her first backpacking trip. What is the best pct guide book for a thruhiker available. Another lightweight hiking shoe that offers a high degree of stability is the salomon x ultra 3 low aero mens womens. There are a ton of books, movies, and podcast out there about thru hiking the pacific crest trail. Ray and i were approximately 300 miles into a northbound pct thru hike when he apparently lost his footing and fell about 200 feet to his death. She teaches classes on backpacking basics, lightweight backpacking, and more.