PCT, Sierra hiking, Laura Randall, Pacific Crest Trail guidebook

The Pacific Crest Trail’s Natural Art Gallery

Pacific Crest Trail hikers see plenty of stunning mountain and desert views from the trail. But every so often we come upon something so remarkable it cries out for pausing and tipping one's hat in admiration. I call it PCT Art, and here's my work-in-progress collection.   ...

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PCT, Sierra hiking, Laura Randall, Pacific Crest Trail guidebook

Fall Along the PCT in the High Sierra

  The timing of my backpacking trip through the Sierras had more to do with permit availability than with peak fall colors or precipitation levels. But I lucked out in both areas: There was no rain and plenty of beautiful foliage during a four-day trip along...

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