I Thought I Had My Thru-Hiking Setup Dialed—and Then I Started the Pacific Crest Trail
A double-wall tent, camp sandals, and cushier trail runners were among the changes Patricia “Blackpacker” Cameron made once she hit the PCT.
Pacific Crest Trail 2022
I Meticulously Planned My First Thru-Hike. On My Second, I’m Just Vibing.
Is it really an adventure if you have it planned to the mile? Patricia "Blackpacker" Cameron explains why she's playing it loose on the Pacific Crest Trail.
For Me, Starting the Pacific Crest Trail Was Half the Battle
Patricia “Blackpacker” Cameron has a family and a job running an outdoor-equity-focused nonprofit, so taking three months off for the hike of a lifetime was anything but simple. She explains how she did it.