Thanks to all of you who tuned in live for our Class of 2020 trail information webinar! It aired Monday, February 24.
This free webinar was aimed at PCT long-distance permit holders, but all were welcome. Whether you’re on a horse, doing a day hike, live in a trail town, ... Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Taking care of the Pacific Crest Trail is not just about clearing logs, cutting back brush or moving rocks. It’s also about building long-term support for our mission with elected leaders and land managers.
We’d all probably rather be outside in our hiking boots getting dirty. But ... Read more
You’re invited to our Class of 2020 trail information webinar this Monday, February 24 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
The free webinar is aimed at PCT long-distance permit holders, but all are welcome. Whether you’re on a horse, doing a day hike, live in a trail ... Read more
To better protect the southernmost section of the Pacific Crest Trail during the busiest time of year, the Cleveland National Forest’s Descanso Ranger District is restricting overnight camping this spring.
The Descanso Ranger District recently announced changes to its overnight permit system for 2020 affecting the southern 53 miles of ... Read more
(Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Winter 2019 issue of the PCT Communicator magazine.)
By Max D’Amato
Blue Gatorade, cheese sticks, fresh socks and underwear — these are some of the things that made a lengthy workday on a long hitch go by fast. In between moving granite ... Read more
By Cristina Risa
“The only difference between an adventure and an ordeal is your attitude.”
— Lauren Williams
PCTA’s Mid-Oregon Volunteers’ Outreach Coordinator Lauren Williams has always loved this sentiment. After speaking with her for this story, I pondered her comment in relation to three aspects of the Pacific Crest ... Read more
It’s often difficult to complete important, complicated projects when many people and entities are involved, especially when seemingly unscalable obstacles present themselves.
Last summer, after 5 years of hard work, dedication and laser focus by a divergent group of partners, 10,300 acres and 17 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail ... Read more
It’s your eyes we want…at least what you’ve seen through them. What exactly did you see out there? Maybe you captured the moment. Created the mood. Found the feeling. So share!
The 2020 Pacific Crest Trail Association Photo Contest is in full swing.That means it’s time for you to ... Read more