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.
New data shows 489,418 feet of elevation gain for the #PacificCrestTrail. This is the most accurate figure ever. http://t.co/gYnu1ahEhZ
— Pacific Crest Trail (@PCTAssociation) March 4, 2014
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PCTA goes through a financial audit every year. We are subject to a more in-depth audit because of the level of federal funding we receive. As part of the audit process, auditors test to make sure we comply with government standards. We are happy to report there were no audit ... Read more
Kevin ’30 Pack’ Conley and Alexandra “Outburst” Brown thru-hiked last summer. They’re still adventuring and are writing about it over at theloveanddirtblog.com.
On the PCT, Kevin raised $10,000 for a children’s charity in Washington D.C. called FLOC (For Love Of Children).
Alexandra writes in her bio, “Along the PCT I ... Read more
We asked Shane “Jester” O’Donnell for a little background about this video. Here it is. For more, see our fire information page.
“Considering Your History” is a short film shot while doing a thru-hike of the PCT in 2008.
To my mind, what is remarkable about the story is that ... Read more
We love you. Happy Valentine’s Day.
Chocolate is going on sale tomorrow.... Read more
We recommend taking a few minutes to watch this account of near-disaster in the Goat Rocks Wilderness. Snow is easily one of the most dangerous conditions on the Pacific Crest Trail. Stories of hikers falling in the Sierra Nevada in June or being buried by fresh snow in the Cascades ... Read more
We’re hiring three Trail Crew Technical Advisors. Lead the nation’s premier volunteer-based trail crew programs on the spectacular Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. This is a great career-building opportunity for rising professionals.
In this position you will have the opportunity to:
Work with youth and volunteer trail crews, teaching excellent... Read moreIf you plan on hiking or horseback riding 500 or more continuous miles along the PCT, in a single trip, we can issue you a PCT Long Distance Permit. The application for 2014 went online today. Thanks to our partners at the federal agencies for allowing for this important ... Read more
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