The mission of the Pacific Crest Trail Association 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.
For the third installment of Love on the Trail, our journey through the heart of the Pacific Crest Trail concludes with a final reminder of what we all know to be true: that the trail is more than just a path—it’s a place of transformation, connection, and deep emotion. ... Read more
If you haven’t had the chance to read the first installment of Love on the Trail—our month-long series celebrating stories of connection, adventure, and the deep bond we all share with the Pacific Crest Trail, we invite you to start here.
In this second installment of Love on the Trail, ... Read more
Happy Valentine’s Day, PCT family! Love is in the air—or, should we say, on the trail!
We wanted to do something a little different this year to help us celebrate how much we love the trail. Appreciating the trail is a year-round commitment; it simply cannot be reserved for one ... Read more
Juniper Ridge began in 1998 as a simple yet powerful idea born from Hall Newbegin’s love for the outdoors. Hall, a passionate backpacker, discovered a way to share the fragrances of the plants and trees he encountered while exploring the western United States. He started crafting small-batch, wild-harvested products and ... Read more
Link to the full NPS article: 2023 Excellence in Wilderness Stewardship Award Recipients
The Pacific Crest Trail Association is honored to receive recognition for its dedication to wilderness preservation and stewardship in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS). This acknowledgment is a meaningful testament to the collective effort and ... Read more
The Pacific Crest Trail isn’t just a path—it’s a lifeline to adventure, solace, and connection with nature. This summer, dedicated volunteers and trail crews worked tirelessly to maintain and protect this treasured landscape. From clearing debris after unprecedented winter storms to repairing sections ravaged by wildfire and erosion, their ... Read more
Written by Angela Ballard, PCTA Communicator Magazine Co-Editor
For many of us, it’s a season to give thanks and share love, generosity and soul-nourishing food. An apt time to turn my thoughts to Ed Faubert, who I was lucky enough to have known, like thousands of other PCT hikers, as ... Read more
Ten years ago, the movie Wild, starring the PCT (along with award-winning actresses Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern) hit the big screens.
Among many other things, Wild helped to raise awareness of the PCT, long-distance hiking and the value of wild places where people can recreate and find peace. In ... Read more
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