How To Plan a Thru-Hike - PCT Logistics, Tips and Tricks

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How does thru-hiking even work? How do I plan? and how do I keep myself alive out there? I'm sitting down to chat all things thru-hiking and particularly the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). Answering questions you asked about gear, planning, international hikers and good old logistics so that you can start planning your next adventure!

Got more questions? comment below to let me know or shoot me a message on Instagram! @courteve_

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In this Video
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0:00 - Intro
01:24 - B2 Holiday Visa
02:07 - Permit Application
03:24 - Physical Preparation
05:20 - Preventing Injury
07:38 - Gear and keeping a pack light
12:55 - Camera gear, file management and charging
14:55 - Finances
18:47 - Food!
23:20 - Where to find the info
24:45 - Overcoming fear on trail
27:20 - Getting past hard days
29:33 - What I'd do differently
31:30 - Hygiene and girly chats
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Listen to your body when you hike is what we hikers call “HIKE YOUR OWN HIKE” and NOT SOMEONE ELSES HIKE. like trying to keep up with another person, group or predetermined schedule

thomasdecarlo
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I don't normally comment but just wanted to say I absolutely love the videos you have put out so far! It's awesome to see such a genuineness in the records of your experiences; your passion for this is contagious. If you ever cross the ditch and hike the TA there will be a warm bed and hot meal waiting for you! See you on the trail.

andrewlatta
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Toaks titanium wood burning stoves are extremely light.
They aren't super convenient like a gas stove, but if you plan to cold soak and want the option of every once in a while having a hot meal, it's a nice option.

mgpBLARG
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I really love this video. My “turn” isn’t for at least a couple years yet, so I am soaking up all the information/tips I can get. This addressed many questions I had! I also loved your documentary of completing the hike itself.

glenloewen
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So great to see another video from you! I hope we get more of these before I start on April 3.

There's no such thing as too many gear videos! I usually get something from every single one I've watched.

Andy-Mesa
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Could you explain what backpack you started with and which one you ended up with and why the original backpack didn't work out. I find it interesting because you found out quite early on in the trip that the original backpack wasn't working for you...and clearly the issues(s) didn't show up in your shakedown trips.

ddw
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Great advice. Wipes are a great comfort item to have. I dry them out to save weight and wet them for use when needed.

shoshinman
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Great job of recapping your experience and tips Courtney! I got lost in Oregon on trail last summer for a mile thinking I was on the wrong trail after crossing a few feeder trails. I was actually on the PCT, but no one was coming SOBO or NOBO, and my Far Out app was not syncing. Panic does set in when you don't know! Thanks for sharing that you also were lost for a a mile! It does happen! Thank God for Far Out, right! Happy Trails and I look forward to more of your adventures. I love both yours and Jack's recaps!

maureenobryan
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I thru hiked the entire AT and it never once occurred to me to warm up without my pack first thing in the morning. That's such an obvious, but genius thing to do, and would've made those freezing mornings so much easier on my body. Definitely doing this on the PCT!

alyishiking
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I would strongly suggest a shake down hike for sure. This shake down hike should be at least one week. During my shake down hike I learned so much. Especially needing my shoes to he one size up. Also I started my hike as a light weight hiker and ended as an UL hiker.
Less is truly more.

mtadams
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great video thanks youre a blessed adventurous lady and really killing it. congrats on all you ventures this past year, ive challenged myself do continue to pursue consistently more adventures and build confidence and my skill set and have found alot of encouragement in it.

timroberts
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So good to hear an Aussie perspective!!

MakenzieMergard
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Love you video's and the natural and honest way you present them. Interesting you mention to actually look forward to the possibility of crossing path with dangerous animals on PCT. To me that is one of the main fears. Should read up on the sources you apparently have to get some comfort with that. Open for tips.... thanks.

Shapingthoughts
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This is so helpful!!!!
I would love a gear video as a fellow Aussie 🥹

Elise-mwef
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Really appreciate the information in this video! I'm planning on hiking the pct in summer 24 so I'm in the phase of getting all the info I can.

upside
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Amazing video! Thank you! Planning my first PCT thru hike next year! So excited 🤩

quiquiqui
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts and journey. I hope to hike the PCT when I retire.

jeffwest
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Oh how I admire you! You should make a food video and a gear video. I think your angle is totally fresh and I love your work and your vibe :) maybe one day I'll actually get out there instead of longingly watching all these videos!

Congrats on your thru-hike!

allisonlage
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Thank you …. Wonderful video, info and presentation …

thomasdecarlo
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You need so many more followers. Keep it up (if you like it) you're really good at this. Thank you for your videos!

kris.monroe