The Pacific Crest Trail saw a record number of long-distance hikers this year, with permits issued for 1,044 “thru-hikers” (people headed all the way from Mexico to Canada) and 822 more permits for people hiking 500 miles or more, the trail association said. The trail’s popularity has been growing annually for several years, however, and this year’s record is likely due to several reasons, not just “Wild,” Mr. Haskel said. (On average, fewer than half of those requesting thru-hiker permits actually complete the hike, he said.)
Posted on: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 14:14:55 +0000
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