Pacific Crest Trail Summary Videos
Now that we have completed the entire 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), we decided to summarize our trekking journey by creating two different videos.
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Trekking the Planet started with a dream – a 424-day, around-the-world expedition (TTP RTW) to raise K-12 geo-literacy. During this adventure we traveled to 53 countries on six continents, visiting some of the most remote and unspoiled places in the world. We minimized flights and traveled on the ground using local guides and public transport wherever possible. Our TTP RTW trip had over 50,000 students following our journey from 20 countries.
In 2016 we began hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, completing 1,828 miles that year. After adding more miles in 2019, 2021, and 2023, we completed the entire 2,650-mile trail.
We visited 27 U.S. National Parks during 2017, hiking more than 400 miles over four months. In 2018, we completed four multi-day treks in Europe, totaling over 500 miles. Since 2019, we have hiked over 400 miles on the Arizona Trail in the U.S. West.
In 2022 we trekked in the British Isles, hiking about 700 miles over four months in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. Our latest journey was an 800-mile trek along the California Missions Trail to visit the 21 missions that were established by Spain between 1769 and 1823. As we hiked, we learned about the cultural significance of the missions and view California’s diverse natural beauty.
We continue to travel with a commitment to authentic adventures, an active lifestyle, and sustainability. You can read about our journeys below or by clicking on the Our Adventures link above.
We have completed overnight hikes, or treks, on all six populated continents around the world. Click an icon below to learn more about a trek. To see a list of all our treks in one place, click here or visit Our Treks under the Our Adventures menu above.
Our long-term travels have taken us to over 80 countries on six continents. While trekking we highlight the cultural and natural significance of the places we visit. Along the way, we have spoken to over 1,000 students in eight countries about the importance of geography.
Click below to learn more and view Our Country Capsules – videos, education modules, and dispatches by continent and country.
Now that we have completed the entire 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), we decided to summarize our trekking journey by creating two different videos.
Upon reaching the Canadian border, we had completed 98.4% of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail, with only 42.7 miles to go. However, we still felt a nagging urge to walk every mile. It was what we had intended when we first began our thru hiking attempt in 2016.
In July and August 2023 we undertook a trek on our last major portion of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT): a 197-mile section in Northern Washington. Our trekking took us through several wilderness areas and North Cascades National Park. When we reached the Canadian Border, it was the culmination of over 2,600 miles of hiking that began in April 2016.