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Korean college student completes Pacific Crest Trail

By Park Ju-young

Published : Oct. 11, 2017 - 10:41

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A 24-year-old college student successfully completed the Pacific Crest Trail, after he spent six months on the road, according to local media reports. 


Jung Ki-gun (Yonhap) Jung Ki-gun (Yonhap)

Jung Ki-gun, a sophomore at Cheongju University, walked a total of about 4,300 kilometers during the challenge. From California to British Columbia, Jung hiked desert, volcanic regions and nine ridges to finish the course.

To raise money for the trip, Jung said he worked as a part-time in factories and on a construction site.

PCT, which is widely known for its harsh conditions, spans 4,265 kilometers from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington states in the western part of US.

By Park Ju-young (jupark@heraldcorp.com)