As Trail Operations Director, Mike is responsible for formulating and implementing PCTA policies related to management and protection of the trail, overseeing management of PCTA trail maintenance program, and coordinating protection of the PCT experience including land protection activities. He lives on Vashon Island in Washington with his wife Tina.
The Inyo, Sierra and Sequoia national forests are now updating their forest plans, which guide the management of land in the national forests. The U.S. Forest Service has released draft plans and related documents for these three forests for public comment. You can read these drafts and learn more about ... Read more
It is with great pleasure we welcome Bill Hawley back to our staff in a new capacity, as Pacific Crest Trail Association’s North Cascades Regional Representative.
Bill was out hiking the PCT “back before it was the PCT,” and has been a life-long devotee. In the last several years Bill ... Read more
The Pacific Crest Trail Association’s mission is to protect, preserve and promote the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as a world-class experience for hikers and equestrians, and for all the values provided by wild and scenic lands. The PCT provides hiking and horseback-riding experiences of the highest caliber, showcasing the ... Read more
Recently the U.S. Forest Service published and took public comments on forest plans that would include a management area for the PCT in three forests in the Sierra. The agency also provided a draft proposal of direction as to how it will consider and treat the federal land within the ... Read more
PCTA’s ultimate goal in land protection is for the Pacific Crest Trail to be permanently protected, with the last private parcels of trail and viewshed placed into public ownership or conservation easements. This new staff position will enable the PCTA, for the first time, to build ... Read more
This year, the Wilderness Act turns 50 years old! We’re celebrating Wilderness’ birthday all year long. This article explores the history of the Pacific Crest Trail, Wilderness and the National Trails System Act. It was originally published in the PCT Communicator magazine. For more, visit the Pacific Crest Trail history ... Read more
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