Emily Bauska is the PCTA’s Volunteer Programs Outreach Associate. She is excited about sharing the stories of the hard-working volunteers who maintain the Pacific Crest Trail. Emily grew up hiking in her native state of Oregon and completed a thru-hike of the John Muir Trail through the Sierra Nevada in 2013. When not on the trail, you can find her bicycling or tending to her vegetable garden.
The Pacific Crest Trail Association’s annual awards recognize supporters for their extraordinary achievements. Each January, we ask our partners, members and volunteers to nominate people in the community for their contributions in the previous calendar year. Below is a summary of the outstanding people we recognized in 2017 for their ... Read more
Thankfully rain has arrived in some places, but there still are major wildfires burning on or near the Pacific Crest Trail in Northern California, Oregon and Washington.
Thick smoke and safety concerns have forced PCTA volunteer leaders to cancel several maintenance projects scheduled for late summer and early fall. The ... Read more
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