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[VIDEO] Hiker Rescued From Pacific Crest Trail After “Death Clinging to Cliff” for Over an Hour

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Riverside Sheriff Aviation (@rso.aviation) A hiker clinging to a cliff along the Pacific Crest Trail was rescued Sunday after spending more than an hour in a precarious position near White Water, just south of San Bernardino County, California. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit captured the rescue on […]

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Ultra Runner Smashes Pacific Crest Trail FKT Record by 5-Days

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Belgian ultrarunner Karel Sabbe jogged into the record books on Saturday, completing the Pacific Crest Trail in an unofficial 46 days, 12 hours, and 50 minutes, according to his GPS tracking data. His extraordinary effort breaks the previous record by five days and four hours and reclaims his title, Gregory Thomas reports for the SF Chronicle. Pacific Crest Trail, you […]

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New Speed Record Set for 2,600-Mile Pacific Crest Trail by British Hiker

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Outside (@outsidemagazine) 2,600 miles on foot in 55 days, 16 hours, and 54 minutes. That’s roughly 47 miles a day. That’s the new fastest known time (FKT) set by 27-year-old British hiker Josh Perry for the Pacific Crest Trail, which starts near the U.S. border with Mexico and finishes […]

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The American Perimeter Trail- 12,000 Miles of What Could Be The Longest Thru-Hike in the U.S.

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When it comes to thru-hikes, names like the Pacific Crest Trail (2,650 miles), Appalachian Trail (2,190 miles), and Continental Divide (3,100 miles) typically come to mind. Together, these three behemoths comprise what is known as the Triple Crown- the completion of which is the holy grail for avid thru-hikers. But what about the American Perimeter Trail? If you haven’t heard […]

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Spencer Cox | September 2, 2020
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453 Miles Across Oregon in 7 Days! Emily Hanlon Sets New Record on Oregon PCT

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Wow… this 2020 summer season has undoubtedly been one to remember. Despite all the chaos swirling around the world at the moment, ultra-runners have been out making the most of these unprecedented times. And, as a result, the trail running community has seen numerous F.K.Ts (Fastest Known Times) being set all over the world. Related: Breaking Records and Helping a […]

Spencer Cox | August 21, 2020
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Yosemite National Park, CA Reopened to Pacific Crest Trail Thru’ Hikers

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Yosemite National Park in California has reopened to Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers with valid PCTA permits, more than a month after closing for all use. Related: VIDEO: All 2,660-Miles of the Stunning Pacific Crest Trail in 3-Minutes The limited reopening took effect on May 15, according to the park’s website. The park, which shut down March 20 after California Gov. […]

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VIDEO: All 2,660-Miles of the Stunning Pacific Crest Trail in 3-Minutes

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The National Trails System: America’s Gem

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If you’ve been on a trail this summer, there’s a good chance you’ve already visited America’s expansive National Trails System. The United States is a geographically vast region, one home to endless and diverse terrain. However, with 88,600 miles of trail covering 90 National Forests, 80 National Parks, and more than 100 major metropolitan areas, the National Trail System is […]

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Dylan Craig | August 2, 2019
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UPDATE: Kira Moon Who was Allegedly Being Held Against Her Will on the Pacific Crest Trail, CA has Been Found

UPDATE: Friday 28th Sept – 0340 PST. A very brief, but important update on Facebook yesterday confirmed the news that friends and family had been waiting for – Kira Moon has been found, safe and well. Family and friends are gravely concerned for the safety of Kira Moon (trail name ‘Steel’), a 62-year old women missing on the Pacific Crest […]

Steven Agar | September 28, 2018
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City of Mount Shasta, California Becomes First Certified Trail Town on the Pacific Crest Trail

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The Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) has just officially decided that the City of Mount Shasta will become the first certified trail town on the PCT. This will help the town’s hiker friendly atmosphere grow and develop as they host more events and celebrations in coordination with the Pacific Crest Trail. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, from […]

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Kristen Strom | August 3, 2018
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Numerous Parts of the Pacific Crest Trail Closed Across California, Oregon, and Washington Due to Wildfire

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Unfortunately, wildfire is an inevitable part of summer in the West. Sections of the PCT can and do close due to fire. In the event of a closure, the Pacific Crest Trail Association works with land management agencies to recommend detours around the closure. Here’s the current, most up-to-date state of closures on the PCT. These are subject to constant change, […]

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Firebrains | June 28, 2018
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67-Year Old Hiker Missing on Pacific Crest Trail Turns Up Safe and Well in California

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A Pacific Crest Trail hiker from Washington state who was reported overdue has been found safe in California, according to the Tahoe Daily Tribune. The National Park Service says 67-year-old Stephen McGuire hiked into Devils Postpile National Monument on Monday and was contacted by rangers. McGuire was described as tired and hungry but did not need any emergency assistance. The […]

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CHP Transports 6 Pacific Crest Trail Hikers to Safety From Closed Ebbetts Pass, CA During Snowstorm Yesterday

The first snow in California arrived yesterday and closed 3 mountain passes including Ebbetts Pass on highway 4. 6 hikers came off the Pacific Crest Trail yesterday to find the road closed and themselves stranded in snow. CHP reports that all 6 hikers appeared unprepared for cold, snowy weather. Luckily, a CHP officer drove up to Ebbetts Pass and was […]

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Miles Clark | September 22, 2017
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8 Closures on Pacific Crest Trail Due to Fire Right Now

There are currently 8 closures on the Pacific Crest Trail in Washington, Oregon, and California. These closures are due to wildfires around and along the trail. The Pacific Crest Trail is a long-distance hiking and equestrian trail closely aligned with the highest portion of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain ranges, which lie 100 to 150 miles east of the […]

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Chris Wallner | September 7, 2017
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Crystal Mountain Ski Resort, WA is on Fire | Evacuations in Place, Ski Resort Closed, Roads Closed, Trails Closed, Campgrounds Closed

Crystal Mountain Ski Resort in Washington is currently closed due to smoke and poor air quality.  The resort area is currently under a Level 3 evacuation (leave the area now, last warning). The fire has not reached the ski lifts or any buildings at this time, but the resort has reported that it is within the ski area boundary between Bullion Basin and […]

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Firebrains | September 5, 2017
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2 Hikers Die in 1-Week on the Pacific Crest Trail | 4 Have Already Died on the PCT This Year

The bodies of Rika Morita and Chaocui Wang have been located in respective water flows along the Pacific Crest Trail, only seven days apart, according to the Pacific Crest Trail Association.  Morita, visiting from Japan to solo-hike the trail, was found in the South Fork of the Kings River.  Wang was from China, and perished alone in Rancheria Creek in Kerrick Canyon, farther downstream […]

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Spencer Miller | August 5, 2017
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Pacific Crest Trail Claims Two More Lives

The bodies of Rika Morita and Chaocui Wang have been located in respective water flows along the Pacific Crest Trail, only seven days apart, according to the Pacific Crest Trail Association.  Morita, visiting from Japan to solo-hike the trail, was found in the South Fork of the Kings River.  Wang was from China, and perished alone in Rancheria Creek in Kerrick Canyon, farther downstream […]

Spencer Miller | August 4, 2017
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2 Search & Rescue Personnel Robbed at Gun Point on Pacific Crest Trail in California Yesterday

According to Kern County Sheriff’s Office, two search and rescue volunteers were robbed at gunpoint while they were searching for 4 missing hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail between Highway 58 and Kelso Valley Road, California yesterday. The suspects were 2 hispanic males with handguns and rifles. The rescuers were not harmed and were advised by the suspects to leave the […]

CragBrains | July 9, 2017
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