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cant be that hot and difficult , how would that be? i think the heat would be a stinger. in BC we can get upto 35 degrees celsius (96 F) on summer days, id imagine the deserst would be a minimum of 40 degrees or so

2jZswaphas anyone attempted to thru-hike the PCT or just some section? i've watched videos on youtube, so id thought to enquire with people whom like the outdoors. i live 40km (24miles) from the canadian terminus, the start of the trail on the canadian side. from what iv gathered, it takes anywheres between 4-6 months to completely hike thru @4270kilometers long, but you pass through amazing national parks and the Cascade Mountains, Ansel Adam Rangeland, Sierra Nevada, Yoho Park and so much more. anyone living in southern British Columbia want to hike it?

Most people who thru-hike it go north to south usually starting in March or April. I have two friends who started April 1st and just reached Washington. It takes serious preparation as far as resupply, food storage, negotiating the sierras etc. It doesnt sound like you've looked into it too much yet but go read about. Darwin on the trail is a great YouTube channel for all things thruhiking but he's a real weight weeney. Hmu if you have any questions because I'm planning on doing the pct in 2021

CabbyArrantMost people who thru-hike it go north to south usually starting in March or April. I have two friends who started April 1st and just reached Washington. It takes serious preparation as far as resupply, food storage, negotiating the sierras etc. It doesnt sound like you've looked into it too much yet but go read about. Darwin on the trail is a great YouTube channel for all things thruhiking but he's a real weight weeney. Hmu if you have any questions because I'm planning on doing the pct in 2021

thats exactly who i've been watching on youtube! i have looked into it, i have done multi-day hikes, but they never exceeded 1 week. hmm do you live in canada or the us? i'm really considering a thru-hike, but none my 'friends' or family or even co-workers like the idea of self sustaining hiking months on end. i was in cadets for 5 years and we did some crazy hikes back in 07/08/09 where we were covering a marathon(42km) per day, but we had helicopters airdrop us supplies in the middle of nowhere. id prefer to hike with a 30L bag minimum, i know weight is a huge concern. anywho im just really fascinated by these kind of hiking ventures, Life changing they are

2jZswapthats exactly who i've been watching on youtube! i have looked into it, i have done multi-day hikes, but they never exceeded 1 week. hmm do you live in canada or the us? i'm really considering a thru-hike, but none my 'friends' or family or even co-workers like the idea of self sustaining hiking months on end. i was in cadets for 5 years and we did some crazy hikes back in 07/08/09 where we were covering a marathon(42km) per day, but we had helicopters airdrop us supplies in the middle of nowhere. id prefer to hike with a 30L bag minimum, i know weight is a huge concern. anywho im just really fascinated by these kind of hiking ventures, Life changing they are

I mean as long as you can cover the miles that's all that matters. Most peopl start with about 40 Liters and little down their setup through the trip. I live in the US and the longest trip I've done is 10 days with 1 resupply. Building up skills as an ultralight backpacker is a really good idea. Idk if you've talked to a thruhiker before but most will tell you the life changing catharsis usually comes as they complete the trail or after. It's not as romantic as people make it out to be. Also the pct is the easiest of the triple crown trails.

I've hiked some sections around Mammoth and in the Ansel Adams Wilderness. I doubt I'll ever have the time or funds to do a real through hike but some of the trails here in the high Sierra are breathtaking.

I've been on various parts of it. I thru-hiked the AT and thought about hiking the PCT but decided against it. Unfortunately the AT and the PCT are incredibly popular now. You actually have to apply for a start date for the PCT now, which is counter to most things I enjoy about spending time outdoors.

Everything folks say about intense amounts of preparation, just disregard it. It's just walking. Get some basic gear and get out there. No place is very remote. You'll be seeing dozens to hundreds of people per day, every day. You will figure everything out within the first few hundred miles.

As far as it taking 4-6 months, yes, that's possible. Or perhaps you'll find that you enjoy hiking longer days (not necessarily faster, just hiking for more hours per day). Much of the PCT is very easy terrain where doing big miles is very possible. You might find that you can thru-hike it in 3 months. Or perhaps it will take you 6 months. It doesn't matter. You'll figure out what hiking style you enjoy. Don't try to plan out where you'll be each day or each week, just let it happen. Preserve some of the sense of adventure.

CabbyArrantIdk if you've talked to a thruhiker before but most will tell you the life changing catharsis usually comes as they complete the trail or after.

I've thru-hiked several major trails including the AT. There was definitely nothing like changing about any of it. I thru-hiked because I like hiking and I like spending time outdoors. After my thru-hikes the same holds true. I still like hiking and I still like spending outdoors. I look at the world the same as ever. It's just walking. Doing a thru-hike for any reason other than the fact that you enjoy spending time hiking is ridiculous. It's not a grand cause. It's not a reason to promote yourself or your "cause." Every year dozens of folks start GoFundMe pages to fund their thru-hike, as if other people should support their vacation. It won't change the world. It won't change you. It's really just walking, doing something thousands upon thousands of people have already done, and countless thousands more will do in the future.

I',v hiked snoqualmie pass to the Canadian monument years ago. Fricking beautiful country. Takes lots of planning and food drop of site planning but e
Would be worth it. Good luck

iFlipI've thru-hiked several major trails including the AT. There was definitely nothing like changing about any of it. I thru-hiked because I like hiking and I like spending time outdoors. After my thru-hikes the same holds true. I still like hiking and I still like spending outdoors. I look at the world the same as ever. It's just walking. Doing a thru-hike for any reason other than the fact that you enjoy spending time hiking is ridiculous. It's not a grand cause. It's not a reason to promote yourself or your "cause." Every year dozens of folks start GoFundMe pages to fund their thru-hike, as if other people should support their vacation. It won't change the world. It won't change you. It's really just walking, doing something thousands upon thousands of people have already done, and countless thousands more will do in the future.

This sounds about right. I agree with pretty much everything you said . I just know a lot of people who want to try it for no other reason than its romanticized. I enjoy backpacking but that's not to say that it's not a sufferfest sometimes. My point was more that sometimes the satisfaction of a trek will come after you complete it. I dont necessarily think that would be the case on the pct but I dont think someone is necessarily going to have this life changing grand experience they think they will

LOL don't worry, you'll probably run into 500 other people with their shitty "trail names". The PCT has turned into the tourist trap of hikes. Stop being a pussy and go hike the Lincoln Woods Trail.