The books latter halfnearly 150 pagespresents each of the 48 wilderness areas along the pacific crest trail route. Pacific crest trail data book, 5th edition wilderness press. Pacific crest trail by wandering sole images thu sep 24, 2009 4. I opened my topographical map of his current trail section, and marked nates planned campsite with. It follows the crests of the mountain ranges in california, oregon, and washington, crossing 27 national forests and 7 national. 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. Reese witherspoons wild movie, featuring the pacific crest trail. Is backpacking or sectionhiking the pacific crest trail on your bucket list. It contains detailed information for more than 200 of the worlds great hikes and was put together with the mission of inspiring and enabling folks to go backpacking. 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. No book about the pacific crest trails amazing history would be complete without vivid photography.
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. The highs and lows of hiking the pacific crest trail. Hikes on the pacific crest trail from the book and now film wild. The final two of four volumes for the entire 2,650mile pacific crest trail pct. Mexico border, just south of campo, california, and ends on the u. This book, which is the account of the authors hike along the pacific crest trail in 20 has some excellent writing. Wilderness press hiking pacific crest trail data book. Crossing through california, oregon, and washington, the pct. Some folks appreciate the extra town info, maps and quotes in yogis book.
Jun 12, 2017 pacific crest trail losing weight on the pacific crest trail keeping weight on is a tough game when youre walking 30 miles a dayand when you dont bring a stove, it only gets worse. Over jezelf verliezen en terugvinden en 1700 kilometer hiken. Schaffer, ben schifrin, thomas winnett, the late ruby jenkins, andy selters, the staff of wilderness press, and all the others who worked on the pacific crest trail series through the years for winning the 2008 national outdoor book award in the classic category. For almost 2700 miles the pct travels from mexico to canada. Daniel r smith is professor of history and political science at iona college. It goes north and south through california, oregon, washington, and ends in british columbia. Thruhiking the pacific crest trail is 90% mental each year, thousands of backpackers take to the pacific crest trail with the intention of successfully thruhiking the 2,650mile footpath that extends from mexico to canada. She then decides to hike the pacific crest trail despite zero hikingwilderness experience. With over 200 maps, this comprehensive guide provides indepth coverage of the. The trail follows the crests of the cascade and sierra nevada ranges through washington, oregon, and california and passes through seven national parks. It follows the 20 national outdoor book award winner, the appalachian trail, and new york times bestseller americas great hiking trails.
Shop for pacific crest trail books and maps at rei free u. A comprehensive guidebook to the pacific crest trail pct, an epic 2650 mile trek through the usa from the mexican. 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. Nov 18, 20 the pacific crest trail pct is the appalachian trails more isolated, lonelier western counterpart. Apr, 2020 pacific crest trail association 31 garden highway, suite 230 sacramento, ca 95833. The trail follows the crests of the cascade and sierra. This is probably my favourite account of thru hiking of those that ive read because its so relatable. Exploring americas wilderness trail is the third book in the bestselling trail series by rizzoli. It follows the 20 national outdoor book award winner, the appalachian trail, and new. Mar 29, 2017 carrot quinns book is an insight into thru hiking the pacific crest trail from the perspective of a queer woman. Whether youre an avid hiker or a wild devotee, the pacific crest trail associations new, lavishly photographed book is a musthave.
So, im hiking the pacific crest trail this summer isko. She teaches classes on backpacking basics, lightweight backpacking, and more. There are a ton of books, movies, and podcast out there about thruhiking the pacific crest trail. A beginners guide to the pacific crest trail halfway anywhere. 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. Oregon, eli boschetto, rolled into bend for a talk at roundabout books. 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. Ive already warned about the bears, the things scarier than bears, and even the more things scarier than bears, but for some reason, you have chosen not to listen. Only the strongest hikers were able to cover that entire section in one day. This is the time of year when hundreds of hikers with the time and the strength begin planning a long trek on the pacific crest trail a 2,650. Carrot is a very honest writer and her stories from the trail are both humorous and moving, like all her writing.
After everything youve read you still want to hike the pacific crest trail. The pacific crest trail stretches 2,650 miles from canada to mexico, climbing through the rugged mountains of washington, the oldgrowth forests of oregon and the wideranging terrain of. Following up on his wildly popular guide to thruhiking the appalachian trail in appalachian trials, zach davis has teamed up with 2015 pct thruhiker carly moree to bring readers the ultimate psychological. Schaffer, ben schifrin, thomas winnett, the late ruby jenkins, andy selters, the staff of wilderness press, and all the others who worked on the pacific. Karen berger, author of the bestselling hiking and backpacking.
Oprah winfrey, on wild, first selection of her book club 2. A bit of that magic is captured in each of the pacific crest trail books that have been published over the. Hiking the pacific crest trail adventuer 16 oufitters. The message came from my 16yearold son, nate, checking in from the pacific crest trail. This is probably my favourite account of thru hiking of those that ive. The pcta store is closed pacific crest trail association. Lightning storms pacific crest trail hikers face many dangers from the environment, including lightning storms. Pacific crest trials the trek appalachian trail, pacific. 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. 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. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the national trail systems act and the establishment of the pacific crest trail.
Jul 31, 2017 the message came from my 16yearold son, nate, checking in from the pacific crest trail. 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 trail pct is a 2,600 mile 4,286 km trail that runs from the usmexico border all the way into british columbia, canada. Of course, where the pacific crest trail really shines is in the glorious images of the trail and the majestic mountains, deserts and forests it passes through. Apr, 2017 the pacific crest trail commonly abbreviated as the pct is a longdistance hiking trail located on the u. Exploring americas wilderness trail is the painstakingly researched and thoughtful written history of the trail, of the men and women who dreamed it up. The pacific crest trail, brian johnson 9781852849207. Following the successful the appalachian trail, and new york times bestseller americas great hiking trails, this is the official book on one of americas most. Beginning in the dry valleys of southern california, it follows the crest of the snowcapped sierras and ends in the ancient.
Dec 1, 2015 our cardboard boxes are absolutely dripping with oldschool cool. Reese witherspoon plays cheryl strayed in the film wild, which. Keeping weight on is a tough game when youre walking 30 miles a dayand when you dont bring a stove, it only gets worse. In the book and movie, cheryl strayed chooses to hike the pacific crest trail alone after the haunting loss of her mother bobbi academy. She teaches classes on backpacking basics, lightweight backpacking. At the border between sequoia national park and yosemite national park, the pct reaches its highest elevation,200 feet. A trailside guide, has hiked over 15,000 miles, including the appalachian trail, the pacific crest trail, and the continental divide trail. Mar 30, 2015 when we hiked the pacific crest trail in 2014, there were two stretches without water that lasted for more than 30 miles.
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. Official pacific crest trail book the pacific crest. The pacific crest national scenic trail pct traces a 2,650mile route from the californiamexico border north to the border of washington and canada. May 17, 2020 the pacific crest trail is a national park that runs parallel to the west coast of north america. This is the 6th edition of the national outdoor book award winner pacific crest trail. Each year, thousands of backpackers take to the pacific crest trail with the intention of successfully thruhiking the 2,650mile footpath that extends from mexico to canada. Hiking the pct 28 books meet your next favorite book. Top quality, great selection and expert advice you can trust. The pct is strictly for hikers or equestrians no bicycles or mechanized vehicles are allowed, and you can traverse the trail for an hour or two, or several days, weeks or months. There are a ton of books, movies, and podcast out there about thru hiking the pacific crest trail. 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. Canada border, on the edge of manning park in british columbia. It follows the crests of the mountain ranges in california, oregon, and washington, crossing 27 national forests and 7 national parks. The pacific crest trail pct is the appalachian trails more isolated, lonelier western counterpart.
The pct is about beautiful landscapes, among other. There is just something about the pct that catches you. With as significant as a thru hike is, id say get the wp books, either set of maps, and yogis books as a start. When you set out on the trail, you are putting yourself at the mercy of. While many hikers attempt a thruhike every year, beginning in campo, california and connecting their footsteps all the way to manning park, b. Losing weight on the pacific crest trail backpacker.
It goes north and south through california, oregon, washington, and ends in british columbia, canada. Last week, the author of the recentlyreleased book, hiking the pacific crest trail. Pacific crest trail, wilderness footpath and equestrian trail in the western united states. Mileages, landmarks, facilities, resupply data, and essential trail information for the entire pacific crest trail, from mexico. Crossing through california, oregon, and washington, the pct passes through twentyfive national forests and seven national parks. Northern california, as he presents a brief breakdown of the pct and relates his years of experience as both a thruhiker and a sectionhiker. As i crossreferenced this information with the coordinates, i realized he hiked a few miles farther, to a location my guidebook warned me did not. Jan 22, 2017 some call it the best trail experience on earth. The book is mundane, mildly interesting, a rather typical story of the endless repetition of a long distance hike. A psychological and emotional guide to successfully thruhiking the pacific crest trail by zach davis and carly moree mar 18, 2016 4. Carrot quinns book is an insight into thru hiking the pacific crest trail from the perspective of a queer woman. The pacific crest trail is a national park that runs parallel to the west coast of north america. Pct thruhiker shian barrell roll sung will offer tips. From lost to found on the pacific crest trail by cheryl strayed, mile 445 by claire henley miller, thruhikin.
A beginners guide to the pacific crest trail halfway. Pct thruhiker shian barrell roll sung will offer tips for gear and planning and present a slideshow on his 5month thruhike from the mexican border to the canadian border. For many people, the pacific crest trail is the ultimate longdistance hiking trail. Tami grew up in western washington playing in the north cascades. Section hikers offer tips on the pacific crest trail. The pacific crest trail commonly abbreviated as the pct is a longdistance hiking trail located on the u.
The book even shines a light on the mysterious clinton c. Het pacific crest trail pct is een langeafstandspad voor wandelaars en. The saga of the national trails system unfolds over its 336 pages, beginning with the genesis of the appalachian trail and the pacific crest trail, the oldest and most wellknown of americas long distance trails. See more ideas about pacific crest trail, trail and thru hiking. Pacific crest trail association 31 garden highway, suite 230 sacramento, ca 95833.
Mar 29, 2017 last week, the author of the recentlyreleased book, hiking the pacific crest trail. About pacific crest trail authors kudos to jeffrey p. The hiking life is a compilation of tips and advice on trip planning, lightweight backpacking techniques, and improving your wilderness skill set. 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. From lost to found on the pacific crest trail, which was the first selection for oprahs book club 2. Pacific crest trail data book, 5th edition mileages, landmarks, facilities, resupply data, and essential trail information for the entire pacific crest trail, from mexico to canada the essential, cuttothe.
This guidebook is a complete guide to hiking the pacific crest trail pct, an epic 2650mile hike along americas west coast. It contains detailed information for more than 200 of the. The pacific crest national scenic trail pct is 2,650 miles 4,265 kilometers long. I opened my topographical map of his current trail section, and marked nates planned campsite with an x. Some prefer maps with lots of annotations, so halfmile and postholer maps work as a guide book for them. Is backpacking or section hiking the pacific crest trail on your bucket list. It extends from north to southeast some 2,650 miles 4,265 km. Despite months of research, thousands of dollars poured into their gear, and countless hours. The pacific crest trail pct extends 2650 miles from mexico to canada.
Come celebrate with philip kramer, author and photographer of hiking the pacific crest trail. Popular pacific crest trail books meet your next favorite book. She walked the pacific crest trail to find forgiveness, came back with generosityand now she. Pacific crest trail data book, 5th edition mileages, landmarks, facilities, resupply data, and essential trail information for the entire pacific crest trail, from mexico to canada the essential, cuttothechase handbook to the pacific crest trail, based on the comprehensive wilderness press guidebooks to the pct, has been completely updated. The book is one of several installments broken down by location oregon, washington, etc.
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