As the Trail Information Manager, Jack works to connect people to the PCT. He's involved with a wide variety of projects that help the trail, the trail's users and the community that surrounds the experience. He has thru-hiked (Pacific Crest Trail in 2006; Colorado Trail in 2008; Continental Divide Trail in 2010) and is an obsessed weekend warrior.
We’re at Outdoor Retailer again!
Twice a year we attend the outdoor industry trade show. It’s an important time to network with the brands that make the gear that’s used on our trail. This time at ‘OR’ pays dividends as we seek and gain support from this $120 billion dollar ... Read more
Kern Transit just started a new route along Highway 178 between Lake Isabella and Ridgecrest. It stops where the PCT crosses Walker Pass. For PCT hikers wanting to take public transit to and from the trail, this is great news.
I asked them some questions and Ruby Horta, from Kern ... Read more
Crater Lake National Park News Release
August 5, 2014 For Immediate Release Contacts: Marsha McCabe (541)594-3091CRATER LAKE, OREGON – Crater Lake National Park Rangers are seeking information on an individual who was involved in a Search and Rescue incident within the park starting on August 1, 2014. They are ... Read more
The Bald Fire is actively burning near the PCT towards the northern end of the Hat Creek Rim.
The fire is burning on Bald Mountain, located within the Hat Creek Ranger District in a remote area of the Lassen National Forest. This area has had no recent fire history, and ... Read more
A wildfire is burning near the mile 1589 of the Pacific Crest Trail. See the incident page for more information. August 1st UPDATE: The Whites Fire has closed the PCT from Carter Meadows Summit to Etna Summit. Click the link for details.... Read more
From September 5-7, 2014 the 8th annual Pacific Crest Trail Days will take place in Cascade Locks, Oregon! PCT DAYS is a great time for people to visit with old and new friends, check out the latest outdoor products and gear, participate in classes and activities, listen to music & ... Read more
The Launch Fire is burning in the Sky Lakes Wilderness. Visit our incident page for updates.... Read more
We just received word from Crater Lake National Park that a wildfire is burning near the PCT. Not much is known about it at this time. There are no official trail closures in place yet for this fire. Do not enter the area before learning more. We’ll update our incident ... Read more
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