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.
This is a guest post by Bob Arkes, Pacific Crest Trail Association Mount Hood Chapter caretaker, sometimes hiker, often beer drinker. We’re pretty much ready to drop everything and head to the Gorge for some PCT and beer.
Thru-hiking, beer, and pizza is a great combination. I’m not a thru-hiker, ... Read more
UPDATE: Thanks for the fantastic response! All of these trips have been filled. Please visit our project schedule to find other work projects that need your help.
What would you say to an all-expenses-paid vacation in the high country of the Cascade mountains? Can you believe that there are still ... Read more
We’re thrilled to announce the opening of a new place to rest your head in Crater Lake National Park. Mazama Campground now has two new group campsites for walk-in hikers/bikers.
The sites are equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and they’re close to shower facilities, the restaurant and camp store. ... Read more
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— Pacific Crest Trail (@PCTAssociation) July 23, 2014
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The Camas Prairie Fire is burning on the PCT from about mile 2064 to mile 2067. The fire is on the Warm Springs Reservation, between Ollalie Lake and Timothy Lake. It has already burned across the trail. An official closure order is coming. For all intents and purposes, the PCT ... Read more
Gregg Hein broke his leg descending Mt. Goddard on July 5th. The peak dominates the region around Muir Pass in Kings Canyon National Park. The experienced outdoorsman found himself alone, off-trail and in a very difficult situation with a compound fracture. He was rescued after six days. The lessons that ... Read more
UPDATE 7/17/14: Please visit our trail closures page for updated information. The PCT is now closed on Mt. Jefferson Wilderness.
UPDATE 5:38pm 7/16/14: We anticipate an official closure of the PCT in Mt. Jefferson Wilderness tomorrow. Please stay out of the area.
The Bingham Complex of fires is burning to ... Read more
The PCT is closed through the Kiavah Wilderness. The Nicolls Fire is burning southeast of Onyx, CA. See our trail closures page for more information.... Read more
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