“This is the story of a 2668 mile thru-hike on America’s premiere long distance footpath, the Pacific Crest Trail.”

Here’s an intimate look at one of the premier trekking routes in North America. The Pacific Crest Trail is no small undertaking and completing it is a massive feather the cap of anyone who gets satisfaction from covering serious ground at a human pace:

“In the summer of 2013 Casey Gannon and Colin Arisman thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail with cameras in hand. “Only The Essential” is the story of their 5 month, 2668 mile journey on foot from Mexico to Canada across the wilderness of California, Oregon, and Washington. Filmed entirely by hikers.”

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....