Lauren Lamberts, of Belgium, crosses water flowing over a section of the Pacific Crest Trail washed away by storms while trail repairs have been disrupted by federal cuts Thursday, April 3, 2025, near Whitewater, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
CAMPO, Calif. (AP) — Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is a challenge, especially for adventurers making the entire run from Southern California to Canada, and Eric Kipperman’s job is to greet them at the start and lay bare the difficulties ahead.
