Abs Evans

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Abs Evans (they/them) is a communications manager at the Pacific Northwest Trail Association. In the past, they have thru-hiked the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trail in '23 and '24. In their freetime, they enjoy trail running, writing poetry and exploring the mountains of the Pacific Northwest.

Abs Evans (they/them) is a communications manager at the Pacific Northwest Trail Association. In the past, they have thru-hiked the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trail in '23 and '24. In their freetime, they enjoy trail running, writing poetry and exploring the mountains of the Pacific Northwest.

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Sawyers at Work: Trail Maintenance on the PNT

Learn more about the trail crews of the PNW and how Sawyer Products keep them hydrated and comfortable in the backcountry.

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January 27, 2026

A Whitney Welcome: Embracing Identity on the Pacific Crest Trail

How did this accomplished thru-hiker change course in a major way halfway to Canada?

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January 18, 2025

Encontrar un hogar en mí mismo

"No sirve de nada compararse con los demás, pero cuando te comparas con lo que eras... - te sorprenderá lo mucho que has crecido".

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January 3, 2024

Libertad de género al aire libre

On the trails around Blacksburg, I found peace and freedom from a gendered society.

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April 20, 2023

Sawyers at Work: Trail Maintenance on the PNT

Learn more about the trail crews of the PNW and how Sawyer Products keep them hydrated and comfortable in the backcountry.

A Whitney Welcome: Embracing Identity on the Pacific Crest Trail

How did this accomplished thru-hiker change course in a major way halfway to Canada?

Encontrar un hogar en mí mismo

"No sirve de nada compararse con los demás, pero cuando te comparas con lo que eras... - te sorprenderá lo mucho que has crecido".

Libertad de género al aire libre

On the trails around Blacksburg, I found peace and freedom from a gendered society.

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