Congratulations to the 2022 Pacific Crest Trail Photo Contest Winners

Every year, members of the PCT community donate their photos of the trail to us. Over the years, these photos have grown into a huge archive of more than 15,000 images of the Pacific Crest Trail and the people who travel it. We’re grateful for these images, because they ... Read more
2022 PCTA Annual Membership Meeting is a Joyful Reunion

The PCTA’s 2022 Annual Membership Meeting was held in-person for first time since 2019—on a beautiful late-April Saturday afternoon outdoors behind the PCTA office in Sacramento, California. Everyone present talked about how different and satisfying it felt to be meeting in person again!
New board chair Kevin Bacon satisfied ... Read more
In Memory of Pete Fish, Legendary PCTA Volunteer

We’re deeply saddened to report that after a battle with Lymphoma, legendary PCTA volunteer Pete Fish passed away on March 26. He was 90. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, three children, and four grandchildren.
The Pacific Crest Trail was a “second career” for Pete. After retiring from ... Read more
Moving Forward and Embracing Change

A message from Rick Thalhammer, Chair of the PCTA Board of Directors.
The Pacific Crest Trail Association enters 2022 in an exciting and dynamic time, and the organization is embracing some exciting changes. At our quarterly board of directors meeting on January 29th, 2022, PCTA’s board made some key decisions ... Read more
Ten 2021 Volunteer Program accomplishments to celebrate!

By Hazel Platt, Volunteer Engagement Associate
Volunteers accomplished a lot of amazing things throughout 2021! In December, we got together with some of our crew leaders to talk about some of the projects we can all be proud of.
1. No Serious IncidentsSafety is our number one priority! Working ... Read more
Meet Michelle Daneri, our new Southern California Regional Stewardship Coordinator

By Hazel Platt, Volunteer Engagement Associate
“When I first started hiking in college, I really took for granted that trails existed,” remarked Michelle Daneri, PCTA’s new Southern California Regional Stewardship Coordinator. “I didn’t realize how much work goes into providing a safe and sustainable experience.”
In her new position, she ... Read more
DEI Update: End of 2021

As we enter 2022, one of our highest work priorities is to realign PCTA with diversity, equity, and inclusion through a new strategic plan and “Mission, Vision, and Values” statements. In October, PCTA’s board extended our current strategic plan while adding language acknowledging our emerging DEI and climate change work... Read more
PCTA’s 2021 Annual Award Winners

The Pacific Crest Trail Association’s annual awards recognize people and partners for their extraordinary dedication to the Pacific Crest Trail. Below is a summary of those recognized throughout 2021. Some award winners listed were selected in previous years but were unable to be recognized until this year. The PCT will ... Read more

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