As Backpacker's 2023 Pacific Crest Trail correspondent, David Gleisner is reporting on this year's PCT season as he completed a thru-hike of his own. My first night on the Pacific Crest Trail, I ...

On a 2,650-mile journey, what does a hiker eat? Ramen bombs. Sour Patch Kids. Tortillas stuffed with Lucky Charms. As hundreds of thru-hikers made their way through the Pacific Crest Trail’s ...

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 ...