Lifestyle Travel and Retreats Expert Hiking Tips from the Pacific Crest Trail These practical insider hiking tips are useful for any backcountry adventure, large or small By Kylie Gilbert Published on November 17, 2014 Share Tweet Pin Email If you're interested in going hiking in the backcountry, there are several crucial principles to master first, from how to make your campsite-and properly go to the bathroom!-to handling encounters with wildlife. Watch the video above with Dana Hendricks, Regional Representative for the Pacific Crest Trail Association, to make sure you're well equipped before heading out on the trails. Plus, be sure to check out The 10 Hiking Essentials to Pack for a 'Wild' Adventure. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit