Pacific Crest Trail

Thoughts on this #EPIC PCT snow year

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Paul Mags — 7 Comments ↓

Some thoughts about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in the current snow conditions.

Book Review : Thru-hiking Will Break Your Heart

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Paul Mags — 4 Comments ↓

A review of a popular book about thru-hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail.

That Book – Cheryl Strayed’s Wild

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Paul Mags

Looking at Cheryl Strayed’s Wild and the often passionate debate about the book and upcoming movie.

Tejon Ranch news and photography contest

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

Exciting news from Tejon Ranch

A Quick and Dirty Guide to The Pacific Crest Trail

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Paul Mags — 29 Comments ↓

A Pacific Crest Trail planning guide. A way to get an overview of this wonderful trail without being bogged down with lots of info! Updated January Apr 2017.

The Evolving Gear List : 1997 – 2006

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Paul Mags — 4 Comments ↓

Over the years my base pack weight has become lighter and lighter. It took many miles and years of tinkering to get to this point, though! I have been asked

Pacific Crest Trail Journal 2002 – Part 1 : California

Posted on April 3, 2002 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

Here is my 2002 journal of my Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike. It was four years since I took a long walk on the Appalachian Trail, so the theme of this

Pacific Crest Trail Journal 2002 – Part 2 : Oregon and Washington

Posted on November 6, 1980 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

Pacific Crest Trail Journal Part 2 – Oregon and Washington