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What’s the Difference Between AT and PCT Hikers? A Lot, According to These Surveys.

Backpackers love data: Which layering system will help me shave ounces from my kit? How much elevation gain does this trail ...
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A Pacific Crest Trail Hike Now Costs More Than $10,000, Survey Finds

If you’ve ever thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail—or even thought about it—chances are you’ve heard of Halfway Anywhere’s annual survey. If you haven’t, here’s a rundown: Ever since 2013, Halfway ...
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Why the Pacific Crest Trail will be more dangerous than ever this year

Editor’s note: This story was updated at 3:30 p.m., March 28, to correct the spelling of Robert Scheer's name and his age. The Pacific Crest Trail draws thousands of people from all experience levels ...
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Hiker Heaven Was Paradise for Pacific Crest Trail Hikers—and Donna “L-Rod” Saufley Was Its Angel

Donna "L-Rod" Saufley's first encounter with Pacific Crest Trail thru-hiking came when she stumbled upon it on a Saturday night out. The hikers who heard her tell this story around the campfire over ...