The Pacific Crest Trail

This site will share detailed information on preparing for and riding every step of the Pacific Crest Trail.

Who We Are

General Preparations for a Trip

My Strategy - what my goals and intentions are for this trip and what I'm planning around
PCT Equestrian Basics -
PCT Safety - what you need to know to keep yourself safe and hedge against emergencies in the backcountry
PCT Timing
Permits
Resources
Maps
PCT Contacts

Gear

Backpacking Gear
Horse Gear
Dog Gear
Safety Gear
Photography Gear
How to Pack Effectivly (and why it matters)

The Trail

Section A - Southern California
- Part One - Mexico border to Boulder Oaks Campground
  - safety concerns
  - climate conditions
  - time of year
- Part Two - Boulder Oaks Campground to Mount Laguna (Town)
- Part Three -
- Part Four -

see specific trip sections planned out

Tips and Education for Horse-Packing In General

choosing your trail
true minimalist horse-packing (or: horse-packing like a backpacker)
one horse or two
horse-packing with physical challenges
safety
what happens in an emergency
true wilderness vs. just out-in-the-woods
time of year and snow in the wilderness areas

I recently came across a website with great resources for planning a back country trip. Click here to check it out.

USEFUL RESOURCES:

Forest Service site for Cleveland National Forest PCT Information
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/cleveland/home/?cid=FSEPRD488307
The PCT Association website
- https://www.pcta.org/

Youtube Channel

More about the players

Click here to see my YouTube page of videos on how this trip is going every step of the way, including my preparations at home and my days on the trail.

Want to know more about who is on this trip? Me, my dog, my horses and any friends who happen to join me along the way...