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.
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#PacificCrestTrail hiker rescued after becoming unconscious due to bee sting http://t.co/Wd4ZKjdOea Thanks @LonCooper and @DeLormeGPS!
— Pacific Crest Trail (@PCTAssociation) May 1, 2014
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Well below our community’s radar, a team of volunteers have been working to build a custom GPS, and the software to power it, in order to make a highly accurate map of the Pacific Crest Trail. Here’s a glimpse into what they’ve been working on for the past year and ... Read more
The North 350 Blades would like to invite you to their third annual Kick Off Party! Join them at shelter #5 at Woodland Park in Seattle on Saturday, May 10 from 3-6 pm.
In addition to food The Blades will be sharing information about trail maintenance season and the exciting ... Read more
Colin Arisman and Casey Gannon launched the trailer to their beautiful new Pacific Crest Trail documentary. The full movie will be available online for free in the fall. We’re excited to see how it captures the magic and the spirit of the Pacific Crest Trail. Based on the trailer, it’s ... Read more
This is a guest post by John Dittli, a 34-year resident of the High Sierra who works part-time as a snow surveyor for the California Department of Water Resources. His day job is managing his photography business. His award winning book, Walk the Sky: Following the John Muir Trail is ... Read more
The Pacific Crest Trail is a wonderfully diverse experience and the area near our southern terminus and into the mountains is no exception. Hikers and riders are used to mountain weather, stream crossings and swarms of mosquitoes, but many are unprepared for the experience of walking around in the U.S.-Mexico ... Read more
Marnie, our marvelous Trail Permit Assistant, has been working hard the past couple of months helping long-distance hikers and equestrians get out on the Pacific Crest Trail. Thanks for all of your hard work!... Read more
Read this account from a rescue on the #PacificCrestTrail near Hauser Canyon yesterday: http://t.co/d51VLxVJnh What lessons are there?
— Pacific Crest Trail (@PCTAssociation) March 26, 2014
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