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.
We’re packed and ready for our annual advocacy trip to the nation’s capitol. From Feb. 11-14, we will be knocking on doors and shaking hands for the benefit of the Pacific Crest Trail.
For many years, PCTA staff and volunteers have traveled to Washington D.C. as a part of the ... Read more
Beloved map maker and volunteer Lon “Halfmile” Cooper is joining PCTA as our first volunteer blogger. Lon generously donated his ‘Pacific Crest Trail News’ website and will continue writing about the trail at PCTA.org/blog.
... Read moreThe need for PCTnews.com became obvious to me during a long section hike across northern California
We’re looking to fill at least four positions. The Trail Crew Technical Advisor is a full-time seasonal staff position working on trail projects in California, Oregon, and Washington for the 2013 work season. Please visit our job board for all of the details. The application period is now closed.... Read more
Poodle-Dog Bush, Eriodictyon parryi, is common in parts of Southern California. Touching it can cause a significant allergic reaction.
This pretty purple flowered plant has been rearing its ugly head in the San Gabriel Mountains. Reports from the PCT are that the plant is widespread and sometimes unavoidable in ... Read more
This spring and summer, I had the pleasure of working with Beth Southorn and a group of teens from her nonprofit LifeSTEPS. Once a month we gathered at the teen’s apartment complex for their teen club. I introduced them to the Pacific Crest Trail and taught them about the environment. ... Read more
We are now accepting submissions for the 2013 photo contest. Submit your photos today!... Read more
We had a great time in Big Bear July 27 – 29. It was a beautiful place to have our return from hiatus. The trail classes were amazing, and we shared a lot of great information.
It started with Friday night’s readings from The Pacific Crest Trailside Reader. The ... Read more
Available for purchase at the PCTA Store.
Cheryl Strayed’s best-selling memoir has touched a chord with die-hard trail lovers as well as those who’ve never hiked a single day
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
By Cheryl Strayed Alfred A. Knopf: 336 pages, $25.95
By Mark ... Read more
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