Trailing PCT

March 21st, 2018
About MeHike to Conquer ALS

On March 21st, I start my journey of the Pacific Crest Trail, 4300 km continuous footpath from the Mexican border to the Canadian border through California, Oregon, and Washington.

This page is the one stop shop for everything PCT. You can follow my trip live, see what I am bringing with me and read the latest articles!

 

Want to find out more about the PCT? https://www.pcta.org/

I’m a PCTA P3 Hiker! What does that mean? 9 other PCT hikers and I will be ambassadors for the Pacific Crest Trail to promote, protect and preserve the PCT. Sponsored by Osprey Packs and Salomon. Check out my profile and find out more about P3 Hikers and the PCTA here!

https://www.pcta.org/p3/p3-hiker-david-xiao/

Latest PCT Blog Posts

Climbing the Cosmic Wall – PCT Side Adventure

I have always been fascinated with multipitch technical climbing. The idea of being couple hundred feet off the ground, reaching impossible places and fantastic views absolutely thrills me.   Turns out, the Pacific Crest Trail passes by Castle Crags, a forrest of old...

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Four Inexpensive ways to be ultralight – Lessons from the PCT

I still remembered the first time I went backpacking. Like a lot of people, I carried a 5 pound backpack, 9 pound tent, a 4 pound sleeping bag and literally all the warm clothes in my closet. I literally brought an thick H&M sweater, I kid you not. I still managed to fall in love with backpacking despite of the weight and over time, my pack got lighter and lighter. At first, my strategy was to throw money on it, buying ultralight gear. When I started the PCT, I learned ways of being ultralight without breaking the bank.

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The Desert’s Last Sucker Punch – The Gruesome Section to Walker Pass

Tehachapi signified the end of the Southern California section of the PCT but that doesn’t mean the desert is over. Just when we looked upon the southern flanks of the Sierras and let down our guard, the desert came back with one last sting, one last attempt to beat us down.

From Tehachapi to Walker pass, it was a 90 mile of gruesome hiking. The third day turned out to be the most gruesome and difficult section I have ever encountered on the PCT.

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The Road to Tehachapi – The Most Unique Section of the PCT

This is an excitement packed entry. This blog is all about the wonder packed section from Agua Dulce to Tehachapi. We went through magical and eccentric trail angel houses, famous landscapes and the aquaducts and wind turbines at the edge of the barren Mojave. The end of this section, Tehachapi, signified the end of Southern California and the start of the journey towards the granite and snow of the Sierras.

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One Month on the PCT – A Short Summary

It’s been one month on the Pacific Crest Trail. it’s about time to write a small summary. This is what the PCT really means to me, the things I learned and how it changed my life. I hope from this you can understand why people sacrifice so much to just walk and be inspired to take your own journey.

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