Gently used backpacks needed for students learning environmental stewardship

Los Angeles pack donations needed by Monday, September 14th.
Our friends and partners at the Environmental Charter High School need your help. If you live in the Los Angeles area and have a used, larger capacity, internal frame backpack that you can donate, you can help inner city youth experience ... Read more
PCT enthusiasts gather in Ashland at Trail Dirt Live

Many thanks to everyone who joined us last week in Ashland, Oregon, for our Trail Dirt Live event. PCTA staff and board members enjoyed the opportunity to meet and mingle with local guests as well as a few who traveled hundreds of miles to attend.
PCTA Executive Director and CEO ... Read more
A community builds a new stretch of Pacific Crest Trail near the Sierra Buttes

As a hiker, I’ve always appreciated a well-maintained trail. You can travel farther with less effort. Your eyes are more often lifted to enjoy the beauty of the area rather than focused on what your feet might be tripping over.
Getting out on trail maintenance projects over the years has ... Read more
Please join us in welcoming Mark Waters to the Pacific Crest Trail Association

Please welcome Mark Waters as the newest member of the PCTA staff. Mark was hired in a new position as our associate director of philanthropy. He’ll be helping connect PCTA donors to our work and inspiring and encouraging new supporters to contribute to our programs. He will work from our ... Read more
Many thanks to our corporate sponsors

These companies have all made a commitment to the future of the Pacific Crest Trail by giving back. Through financial and in-kind donations and by helping us to share the news of the trail and our work, they are truly partners to help us with our mission. We are grateful ... Read more
Join the PCT party at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2015 special events

Are you one of the outdoor industry insiders who loves the PCT? Come say ‘hi’. Find us at the PCTA booth #A-102 and then come celebrate with us at special events at the Danner, Woolrich and Point6 booths. Details below!
The Pacific Crest Trail is having a fantastic year. We’re ... Read more
Our PCT GeoStory and thanks to REI

We’d like to thank REI for their long-time financial and community support for our work protecting the Pacific Crest Trail. Their backing of our Trail Skills College program, PCTA’s outstanding and free volunteer training events, has been especially impactful.
Check out this cool GeoStory of the Pacific Crest Trail and ... Read more
At Outdoor Retailer? Come to these Pacific Crest Trail events and show us how #ORGives

Are you one of the outdoor industry insiders who loves the PCT? Come say ‘hi’. Danner and RootsRated are putting on happy hours to benefit PCTA, check the details below. Or, find us at the PCTA booth #A-120.
The Pacific Crest Trail is having a fantastic year. While everyone’s ... Read more

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