Are you planning to hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) during a high snow year? Join me as I share my top tips and tricks for a safe and successful journey!

In this video, I’ll guide you through the challenges of hiking in deep snow, icy trails, and rugged terrain, and provide advice on what gear to bring, how to plan for unexpected detours and navigate the hazards of a high snow year.

I’ll share my experience and knowledge to help you make informed decisions before embarking on your adventure. However, please note I am not an expert, so I’ve linked to expert sources below which you should consult in addition to this video. This video is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as a definitive guide.

I’ll cover navigation, water crossing techniques, gear, and mindset tips to help you enjoy this record-breaking snow year on the PCT.

Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a first-time backpacker, I hope my tips and tricks for hiking the PCT in a high snow year will help you make the most of your adventure.

RESOURCES:
Skurka’s Water Crossing Resources: [ Ссылка ]
Postholer:
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PCTA trail conditions:
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PCTA resources:
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Safe Stream Crossings from NPS:
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PCTA Stream Crossing Safety:
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Self-Arrest with Ice Axe:
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Self-Arrest with Trekking Pole (or Ski Pole):
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Backpacker Radio Episode with different perspectives of hiking in a high snow year:
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The SOS device I carry (garmin inreach mini 2):
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If you’re interested, here is my PCT Gear list, including the ice axe and microspikes I used:
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What I use to make my videos:

Epidemic Sound (for music): [ Ссылка ]
DJI Osmo Pocket 2: [ Ссылка ]
Rode Video Microphone: [ Ссылка ]
Peak Design Camera Clip: [ Ссылка ]
Sony A6100: [ Ссылка ]
microSD (for DIJI) w/4K capabilities: [ Ссылка ]
SD (for Sony): [ Ссылка ]
Joby Tripod (mostly used with cellphone): [ Ссылка ]
LaCie 2TB external hard drive: [ Ссылка ]

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