Scott Wilkinson is the PCTA’s Content Development Director. A former professional musician, Scott has 20+ years of experience in almost every marketing role. Before joining the PCTA he was a marketing/creative director at West Virginia University and the University of Oregon. A serious outdoor addict, Scott is an experienced whitewater paddler, hang glider pilot, flyfisher, mountain biker, and (of course) hiker and backpacker.
While the PCTA relies on the dedication and hard work of our members and volunteers to do the “dirty work” of maintaining the Pacific Crest Trail, our business and corporate partners support the trail as well. Corporate partners often donate a percentage of product sales and provide a valuable awareness ... Read more
In spite of blistering heat and the threat of smoke from Northern California wildfires, hundreds turned out July 21 to celebrate Mt. Shasta’s new status as the Pacific Crest Trail Association’s first official Pacific Crest Trail Town.
On the day before the event, thick smoke from wildfires obscured the normally ... Read more
PCT thru-hikers have always told us how much the trail means to them. Many want to give back somehow. So in the spring of 2017, inspired by this—and by increasing pressure on the trail from its growing popularity—we created the P3 program: ten thru-hikers selected to share their experiences toward ... Read more
SALT LAKE CITY – The Pacific Crest Trail Association recognized Eagles Nest Outfitters, Inc. (ENO) as its 2017 Corporate Partner of the Year. This award, presented at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Show in Salt Lake City, recognizes ENO’s leadership in support of the Pacific Crest Trail.
Eagles Nest Outfitters was ... Read more
The Pacific Crest Trail Association celebrated a record-setting 2016 on Saturday as members, donors, volunteers, board members, staff and agency and business partners gathered in Sacramento, Calif. for its annual meeting and open house.
More than 120 people attended the event at the PCTA’s headquarters, where Board Chair John Crawford ... Read more
We’re excited to announce the launch of a new program called P3: Protect, Preserve, and Promote. A joint effort between the PCTA and our partners Eagle Creek, LEKI, and Osprey, P3 will highlight 10 Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers to help promote and advocate for the PCT. The hikers will ... Read more
Do you love the Pacific Crest Trail enough to advocate for ... Read more
Under the warm light of the Mission Inn’s Spanish Art Gallery in Riverside, California, an emotional crowd watched as the Pacific Crest Trail Association thanked and honored the legendary Pete Fish for his 20-plus years of volunteer work on the Pacific Crest Trail. It was the highlight of an evening ... Read more
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