Far more than 1000 people attempt a thru hike of the PCT each year. Far fewer than 60% complete it. The real completion rate is closer to 10%. Making assumptions based on poor data collection provides little to no accurate information. Source: ive thru hiked the PCT 5 times.
This is super interesting! I'll be thinking about the "grit" vs "fit" concept for awhile. I love this piece as always, Tania! And I would love to hear more about climbing a volcano sometime! That's fascinating!
Really interesting post, Tania! (Also mind-blowing that *almost half* of the hikers said they had only backpacked a few times before, or had never backpacked at all?!)
Far more than 1000 people attempt a thru hike of the PCT each year. Far fewer than 60% complete it. The real completion rate is closer to 10%. Making assumptions based on poor data collection provides little to no accurate information. Source: ive thru hiked the PCT 5 times.
This is super interesting! I'll be thinking about the "grit" vs "fit" concept for awhile. I love this piece as always, Tania! And I would love to hear more about climbing a volcano sometime! That's fascinating!
Sometimes I wonder if it is easier to stay motivated towards a big, hard task that has an obvious end, than the ordinary daily grind of life.
Really interesting post, Tania! (Also mind-blowing that *almost half* of the hikers said they had only backpacked a few times before, or had never backpacked at all?!)