Meet the Leesons, Eugene Trail Angels serving up snacks and support for PCT hikers! Every summer, the Leeson family from Eugene, OR becomes a lifeline for Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) hikers.

The age of the average PCT hiker has increased by ... were the greatest challenges they faced on trail in 2024). This season, cheap grocery store food had a resurgence over commercial backpacking ...

According to the Pacific Crest Trail Association ... report that hikers were more likely to eat cheap grocery store food while on the PCT rather than commercial backpacking meals, which is ...

Pacific Crest Trail visitors could get a permit to cross into Canada to save dozens of miles walking to the nearest U.S. road.

The change aligns with the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol policy, which does not allow hikers to enter the United States on the trail.