Liz Bergeron has served as the Executive Director and CEO of the Pacific Crest Trail Association since 2001. When she’s not working diligently to protect, preserve and promote the PCT, you may find her taking long walks in her neighborhood, day hiking on a local trail or introducing new hikers to the PCT.
On July 17, 2020, we received an open letter from BIPOC hikers addressing our “delayed, anemic, and incorrect responses to racist posts” within the Facebook group. The letter also named “failing to address your organization’s diversity issues in staffing, executive leadership, and board of directors,” which has “contributed to perpetuating ... Read more
While the last year has been difficult for all of us, it has been even more challenging for some. Amidst the grief and isolation of the pandemic, economic upheaval, and massive wildfires, the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and so many others sparked a broad awakening. As ... Read more
June 3, 2020
Like so many, we are heartbroken by recent events that have highlighted the systemic racial injustice that continues to divide our country.
Thank you to those of you who have reached out to us about this issue. Our silence until now in no way reflects a lack ... Read more
Dear PCTA Community:
I’m proud to present our latest Strategic Plan. For the next four years, this plan will guide the Pacific Crest Trail Association in its mission to protect, preserve and promote the Pacific Crest Trail while strengthening our ability to meet ongoing and future challenges.
The plan, recently ... Read more
As we turn the corner on another year, the PCTA introduces new leadership for our Trail Operations staff. Director of Trail Operations Mike Dawson will retire at the end of March, creating advancement opportunities for other staff members.
Mike’s retirement is no surprise. We’ve been working on a transition plan ... Read more
Come find out more about how your gifts and volunteer hours have made a difference this year on the trail. Our Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, April 22, in the Bannon Island Room at Sierra Health Foundation. Join us afterward for refreshments at an Open House at PCTA‘s ... Read more
Dear friends of the Pacific Crest Trail,
The national election of 2016 is finally behind us. We have a new president, and the political landscape could not be more different than it was this time last year.
Depending on how you voted, you are either suffering great despair or believe ... Read more
Great news! $450,000 has been contributed so far to save Landers Meadow. Now two PCTA board members have pledged to match the next $50,000 in gifts to meet our final goal of $550,000. We’re so close and there’s only one week left in the campaign.
You can help get us ... Read more
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