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.
The federal government is open again. See here.
Unfortunately, the shutdown’s effect on the PCT remains unclear. At PCTA, we share your disappointment over the situation.
In general, all buildings and gates that can be locked on public land – including bathrooms – are closed. However, critical safety personnel, such ... Read more
Hear Gail Storey’s adventures on the trail in her slideshow, talk, and reading from I Promise Not to Suffer: A Fool for Love Hikes the Pacific Crest Trail, with tips from her husband on their handmade ultralight gear. Their presentations in California, Montana, and Colorado start October 2: http://www.gailstorey.com/events... Read more
Very heavy rain is forecast for the northern PCT over the next few days. An impressive 4-10 inches could fall in the mountains. Higher elevations may see the precipitation fall as snow.
Be careful.
Read the Cliff Mass blog and check the weather.gov forecasts.... Read more
‘Newsroom’ Actor Thomas Sadoski Joins Reese Witherspoon in ‘Wild’ http://t.co/uBGSXBvShE #PCTrail #PacificCrestTrail
— Pacific Crest Trail (@PCTAssociation) September 26, 2013
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When the opportunity arises, we like grass between our toes, island camping and quality time with friends. Smash that together with movies, a delicious food truck and hyper-local brewery, and the most well-stocked raffle ever and we know we’re going to have fun.
The great joy of PCT Days is ... Read more
High elevation portions of the Sierra Nevada received upwards of six inches of snow this weekend. It has been generally wet for weeks now in the North Cascades. The forecast posted above shows snow predicted for days to come. Snow is not uncommon in the early fall. Plan on being ... Read more
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What’s the best way to enjoy a crisp, early-autumn weekend? Out on the PCT, of course! Join the Sasquatch crew in the Indian Heaven Wilderness, Wash. for the weekend of September 27-29 to help with their last project of the season. We will be camping near Blue Lake ... Read more
We mourn the loss of our friend Shane Krogen, Executive Director of the High Sierra Volunteer Trail Crew. Shane lost his life in a tragic helicopter accident on Thursday, September 12th.
The PCTA valued Shane as an outstanding trail maintenance partner for many years. Thanks to his tireless passion and ... Read more
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