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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 […]

SnowBrains | August 27, 2023
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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 […]

SnowBrains | August 12, 2022
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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. […]

SnowBrains | May 18, 2020
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VIDEO: All 2,660-Miles of the Stunning Pacific Crest Trail in 3-Minutes

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SnowBrains | May 9, 2020
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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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