As a member of the Pacific Crest Trail Association, you'll know that you're helping to protect, preserve, and promote the PCT. But the benefits of membership don't stop there...

Levels of Membership:

Trail Guide, Trail Advocate and Trail Explorer* Members receive:

• A minimum of six issues of the PCTA Communicator
• Free wilderness permit for travel in excess of 500 miles on the PCT upon request.
• Discount on PCTA store items
• Discount on PCTA activities (including reservations for the annual Pacific Crest Trail Fest Gathering and Trail Classes)
• A Pacific Crest Trail Association decal
• An invitation to trail projects
• The knowledge that their membership helps to protect and preserve the PCNST for future generations
  
  *Note: Trail Explorer is an introductory offer to let you explore the benefits of membership. It is for first time members only.

Trail Partner Members receive:

• All of the above benefits, plus
• Recognition in the PCTA Communicator
  

Trail Builder Members receive:

• All of the above benefits, plus
• Framed certificate of membership (available upon request)
  

Trail Guardian receive:

• All of the above benefits, plus
• An invitation to our Trail Guardian Club Reception
• An attractive framed photo
  
  
  Special Note: All memberships apply to households. This means that for each membership issued, those within that household receive permit privileges as well as discounts at our online store and for Pacifc Crest Trail Fest Annual Gathering and Trail Classes reservations. Each member household receives one copy of our Communicator magazine.