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I first met Richard when I was just eight years old, when he became a close friend of our family. Having lost my father at a young age, I didn’t yet realize how much his presence would come ... Read more
Two years ago today, I quit drinking.
These days, I volunteer with the Pacific Crest Trail Association, supporting the Marketing and Communications team a few hours each week. It’s my way of giving back to the trail that has given me so much. I lend a career’s worth of experience ... Read more
By Sandra Marra, Appalachian Trail Conservancy CEO & Megan Wargo, Pacific Crest Trail Association CEO
The Appalachian Trail (A.T.) and Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) stretch over a collective 4,800 miles. They are some of the longest and most iconic hiking trails in the world. Our dynamic bicoastal footpaths connect some ... Read more
We’re well into December, but if you’re like most people, your holiday shopping isn’t quite complete yet, which is why we’ve put together this PCTA 2024 Holiday Shopping Gift Guide to help! Buying presents for others can be tricky: it takes time, thoughtfulness, knowing a person’s tastes, and money. Luckily, ... Read more
Sean “Butt Plug” Jansen thru-hiked the PCT in 2015. Sean is a freelance writer and photographer as well as seasonal wilderness guide in Yellowstone National Park. He is now south-bounding from Hiker Town to Campo to raise awareness for the critically endangered Southern California steelhead trout. An anadromous fish, like ... Read more
We apologize for the delay in sharing our Veterans Day message. Due to unforeseen circumstances, our communications team was unavailable last week. We appreciate your understanding and are honored to recognize and thank all veterans for their service. If you missed it, we encourage you to read Jason’s first article ... Read more
Jason France is an author, speaker, and executive coach. He is a United States Air Force Veteran and retired after serving over thirty-one years in uniform. He thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2021, the Colorado Trail in 2022, and the Tahoe Rim Trail in 2023. Jason is the author ... Read more
On behalf of trail users now and for the generations to come, the Pacific Crest Trail Association extends its sincere thanks to Dr. Wood for his generous support.
I began seriously hiking in the fall of 1973, although I didn’t recognize it at the time. My girlfriend, now my wife, ... Read more
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