The Best Hike-To Terrain For Big Laps & Deep Powder at Alpine Meadows, CA. Brought to you by Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA If youโre into skiing and riding, youโve likely heard about the legendary terrain of Squaw Valley / Alpine Meadows ski resort located in Lake Tahoe, California. Known for showcasing the best talent in North America on steep, deep, and big lines generally located directly under the chairlifts for the entire resort […] Featured Article Alex K | March 2, 2021 3 Comments
2021 Pacific Crest Trail Permits Available January 19th The Pacific Crest Trail is a 2,650-mile National Scenic Trail that runs from the Mexican border in Southern California to the Canadian border in Washington state. After a dispute on whether or not permits should be issued during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) and the US Forest Service recently announced Pacific Crest Trail Permit applications will […] Industry News Dominic Gawel | January 11, 2021 0 Comments
The American Perimeter Trail- 12,000 Miles of What Could Be The Longest Thru-Hike in the U.S. 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 […] Backcountry Spencer Cox | September 2, 2020 0 Comments
453 Miles Across Oregon in 7 Days! Emily Hanlon Sets New Record on Oregon PCT 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 1 Comment
Desolation Wilderness Update: PCT is Clear from Echo Trailhead to Haypress Meadows | Blocked by 8-Foot Drifts Beyond There… On June 26-28th Desolation Wilderness Rangers hiked from Echo Trailhead to Aloha Lake. PCT is clear of snow from Echo trailhead to Haypress Meadows. Once you hit Haypress Meadows the trail is obscured by snow with up to 8-foot snow drifts to Lake Aloha. The snow is punchy and makes it hard to follow the PCT. Trekking poles and good […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | July 3, 2019 0 Comments
Risk of Avalanches Still High in Sierra Nevada | Maybe Give PCT a Miss this Year Experts Warn Heavy winter snowfall that continued through spring and into May, followed by relatively cool then rising temperatures in June, has led to an ongoing risk of summer avalanches in the Sierra Nevada, posing a threat to hikers on the famed Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), experts are warning. Related: North Lake Tahoe Snowpack Almost 5,000% ABOVE NORMAL | Current California Snowpack […] Avalanche AvyBrains | July 1, 2019 0 Comments
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 3 Comments
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 locatedย inย respective water flows along the Pacific Crest Trail, only seven days apart, according to the Pacific Crest Trail Association. ย Morita, visiting from Japan to solo-hike the trail, was found in theย South Fork of the Kings River. ย Wang was from China, and perished alone inย Rancheria Creek in Kerrick Canyon, farther downstream […] Industry News Spencer Miller | August 5, 2017 1 Comment