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Black Outside film poster

Black Outside trailer: film follows first-time back-packer tackling the entire Pacific Crest Trail

By Dave Golder published

Gary Wilkerson goes on an epic 2,650 mile trek that starts as a way of overcoming a racial stereotype and becomes a life-changing experience

Film & TV
Carson City to Canada Quest: Hike the PCT and Get Paid

Fancy getting paid $5,000 to hike 1,600 miles along the PCT? Apply now

By Dave Golder published

The search is on to find two people who’ll be paid to hike from Carson City to Canada along the Pacific Crest Trail and chronicle their epic trek

Hiking
American black bear in defensive posture showing teeth

PCT thru-hiker avoids surprise bear attack thanks to comedy podcast

By Cat Ellis published

Scotsman Iain McAllister says the animal was scared off by the voice of Raymond Mearns coming from his Bluetooth speaker

Wildlife Encounters
A sign for the Pacific Crest Trail with a snow capped Mount Adams in the background

What is the Pacific Crest Trail? A wild walk of epic proportions

By Julia Clarke published

What is the Pacific Crest Trail? We look at the history and unique topography of the colossal mountain path that a growing number of hikers are undertaking

Routes