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.
Join the long distance hiking community for a social and educational gathering this winter!
Is the Winter Ruck for you?
Are you planning to hit one of the long-distance trails in 2014 or know someone who is? Are you new or getting reacquainted with backpacking and need some advice? Is... Read moreIt’s a winter tradition: shipping volunteer thank-you letters and rewards. Did you know that we’ve got a system of rewards? Beyond the satisfaction that comes with helping out, you can earn some pretty great things. Thanks for volunteering!
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Our interactive PCT map has been updated with the new 2014 Halfmile PCT data. Remember to click “Full Screen” and “Halfmile Waypoints” buttons on the left and switch the base layer to MyTopo in the drop down on the top right.... Read more
Korbi Thalhammer is a PCTA volunteer and will be thru-hiking this year. Before he leaves, Korbi will be helping out with various projects around our Sacramento office. You’ll see blog posts from him in the coming months. If you’d like to pitch him an idea, email it to [email protected]. I ... Read more
California’s severe drought continues and the Pacific Crest Trail corridor is extremely dry. We recommend that everyone start planning now for a very active fire season.
Perhaps because of PCTA’s prodding, the California Campfire Permit is now online in a new format. Watch an educational video, take a quiz... Read more
Free, accurate and detailed (1:31,680 scale or 1 inch to the 1/2 mile), Halfmile’s PCT Maps are an excellent choice. Print them yourself or bring the files to a print shop. They are not available in stores and are not for sale. Halfmile’s maps include notes on water sources, resupply ... Read more
Join us live on Reddit.com from 4pm PST until we’re tired. I’m joining hiker/artist Kolby “Condor” Kirk for a question and answer session. We shared Kolby’s video “Condor’s PCT Adventure in 3 Minutes” last week and it racked over 100,000 views in a few days. Join us on Reddit for ... Read more
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