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.
After multiple seasons of substantial repairs, the closure along Deep Creek is officially lifted. It came in a simple email: “Please lift the closure and maintain the recommendation for pack stock.” As in the past, this stretch of the PCT through Deep Creek may not be suitable for equestrians.
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This closure was lifted at 5pm on 4/22/13
Refer to the Fawnskin Fire closure page.
The PCT is temporarily closed in the Big Bear region on San Bernardino National Forest due to the Fawnskin Fire. The closure extends between Forest Roads 2N09 (Polique Canyon Road – PCT mile 278) and ... Read more
4/24 UPDATE:
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The broken pipe has been fixed, and the toilets in the bathrooms at Desert View and the Visitor Center are back up and running. No drinking water in these locations yet. We are sending a sample to the lab tomorrow, and should have results within 24 hrs.
Live in Oregon? There is still space in our local Trail Skills Colleges!
Join us at:
Westfir Trail Skills College – May 17-19, 2013 near Oakridge. Allingham Trail Skills College – June 7-9, 2013 near Sisters.The sessions offered are designed to train new and returning volunteers in a variety ... Read more
You’re invited to the North 350 Blades 2013 Trail Maintenance Kick Off Social! The North 350 Blades are a PCTA Regional Group that maintain a section of the PCT in Northern Washington near Snoqualmie Pass. If you’re looking to start volunteering on a trail crew or if you have volunteered ... Read more
Nathaniel Willson is a PCTA office volunteer who will graduate from law school in a few weeks. He has helped out on many projects, from permits, to volunteer project reporting, to creating a database for our photos. We asked him to write a little about what it’s like to work ... Read more
We had a hard time choosing a dozen thru-hikers to test the new KEEN Olympus sock. Around 100 people applied. Congratulations to the hikers below! May your feet carry you far!
Follow the KEEN PCT testers:
Andrew Davidhazy – davidhazy.com Carolina E. – carrieheadsnorth.weebly.com Paul B. and Amelia – shapelesschaos.com ... Read more
After facing the threat of closure, the remote Stehekin, Wash. post office will stay open and is settling in to new hours. From May 1st – October 15th, they will be open:
Monday – Friday: 10-4:30 pm (Hikers arriving on the 4pm bus will be able to pick up... Read more
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