Mission Statement
The Pacific Crest Trail Association’s mission is to advocate for the Pacific Crest Trail as an inspirational outdoor experience, to connect people to the PCT, and to conserve the trail.
Vision Statement
A Pacific Crest Trail for all that:
- Connects land, people, and communities;
- Supports healthy ecosystems;
- Inspires current and future generations.
Values of the PCTA
PCTA’s values are the guiding philosophy for the work we do. The following statements describe how the PCTA staff, board, and volunteers will live out these values through organization-wide commitments.
Connected
- We believe that the PCT provides connections between all people, communities, land, and ecosystems.
- We facilitate these connections between people and the natural environment.
Caring
- We care for the Pacific Crest Trail as a vital natural resource that significantly contributes to ecosystem resilience in the western United States.
- We care about the wellbeing of all PCT communities (staff, volunteers, partners, community at large), and act accordingly.
- We care for the trail, the trail experience, and the people who encounter it.
- We whole-heartedly listen to the community.
Authenticity and Accountability
- We are intentional and transparent in our actions and decisions.
- We respectfully give and receive honest feedback.
- We actively seek out and incorporate feedback and input from others whose work is impacted by our decisions.
- We have the courage to act from our values, even when it’s hard.
- We embrace the growth that comes from both successes and failures.
Please read more about our history, plans, work and the fundamentals of our organization.