This film chronicles a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2023. The PCT is a long-distance hiking trail that stretches from the U.S.-Mexico border, through California, Oregon, and Washington, to the U.S.-Canada border. It is renowned for its diverse landscapes—spanning deserts and the majestic mountain ranges of the Sierra Nevada and the Cascades—and for traversing several iconic national parks, including Kings Canyon, Yosemite, Crater Lake, Sequoia, Mount Rainier, Lassen Volcanic, and North Cascades. The trail is also celebrated for the vibrant social life experienced by hikers. Completing a thru-hike typically takes an average of about five months.
