The P3 Program’s first year: a look back

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
Eagles Nest Outfitters receives the PCTA’s Corporate Partner of the Year Award

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
Trail community gathers for PCTA’s 2017 annual meeting

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
Introducing P3: Ten hikers helping promote responsible use of the Pacific Crest Trail

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
Thru-hiker advocates wanted to promote stewardship of the PCT

NOTE: Applications for this year’s P3 Program are now closed. Interest in the program was high, and we’ve selected ten hikers for this year’s program who we’ll introduce shortly—stay tuned to our Facebook page and main Blog page!
Do you love the Pacific Crest Trail enough to advocate for ... Read more
PCTA honors Pete Fish during Trail Dirt Live event

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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