PCT Resources

BOOKS AT BARBER LIBRARY

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, Washington: Section Hiking from the Columbia River to Manning Park. Asars, Tami, 2017
Barber Library 2nd Floor GV199.42.W2 P343

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, Oregon : Section Hiking from Donomore Pass to Bridge of the Gods, Eli Boschett, Eli. 2016
Barber Library 2nd Floor GV199.42.07 B68 

The Pacific Crest Trailside Reader, California: Adventure, History, and Legend on the Long Distance Trail, Hughes Rees and Lewis, Corey Lee, (eds). 2011
Barber Library 2nd Floor GV199.42.P3 P34 

Wild–From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
Cheryl Strayed. 2013.
Barber Library   Browsing PS3619.T744 Z46  

ARTICLES VIA BARBER LIBRARY DATABASES

Heinbockel, T. C., & Craighead, D. H. (2021). Case studies in physiology: Impact of a long‐distance hike on the Pacific Crest Trail on arterial function and body composition in a highly fit young male. Physiological Reports, 9(5), 1–7. https://doi-org.library.cocc.edu/10.14814/phy2.14767

Howard, I., & Goldenberg, M. (2020). Women Thru-Hiker Experiences on the Pacific Crest Trail: Gender Influences, Factors of Success, and Personal Outcomes. Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education & Leadership, 12(1), 41–61. https://doi-org.library.cocc.edu/10.18666/JOREL-2020-V12-I1-9959

WEB AND OTHER RESOURCES–MAPS

PCTA Overview Map
Halfmile/National Geographic Paper Maps
Guthook (GPS phone app)

WEB AND OTHER RESOURCES–GEAR LISTS

Halfway Anywhere Ultimate Gear List
Treeline Review Gear List and Strategies

Cat’s Ultralight Gear List
–tent (Z-Pak Triplex, carried by partner and selected to accommodate a tall hiker)
–REI Magma 30 Women’s Sleeping bag 1 lb 6.5oz
–Thermarest accordion sleeping pad
–Jetboil Stash stove 7.1 oz (minus an ounce or so for omitting stand)
–one to two Ziplock 16 oz containers + lids (cold soaking, tea cup, bowl)
–backpacking spoon
–one pair smartwool PhD socks
–REI Women’s Magma 850 Down Hoodie
–third generation hand-me-down REI boys long underwear pants
–Patagonia long underwear top (substituted Patagonia sun hoody in desert)
–one pair Patagonia underwear
–Eddie Bauer ultralight rain jacket (did not bring in desert)
–Outdoor Research ultralight rain pants (did not bring in desert)
–travel toothbrush, toothpowder, small tube sunblock, comb
–trowel, TP and hand sanitizer
–Petzl Bindi rechargable headlamp (35 g)
–small rechargable battery block, wall block, two charging cords
–First aid kit: motrin, several size bandages, tylenol, leukotape, spare keys, permits.
[Worn items: Brooks running shorts, Smartwool PhD socks, lightweight running shirt, Patagonia underwear, running hat, sunglasses]