On August 16-17, outdoor enthusiasts and PCT thru-hikers alike gathered in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge for the 17th annual PCT Days. The highly anticipated summer festival at Cascade Locks Marine Park never disappoints with its celebration and promotion of hiking, camping, ... Read more
Working for the Pacific Crest Trail has been a great season, from greeting hikers in Campo to seeing them thrive in the Sierra Nevada mountains. My name is Abbie, ”Kidska”. I am one of the Crest Runners for 2024, and if you haven’t already ... Read more
Hello, PCT Class of 2025!
We can’t wait to meet you, and we’re thrilled that you’re coming to the trail. It’s an incredibly special place. As you plan your trip, from physical training to prepare for the adventure to refining your wilderness skills, we know that getting a permit is ... Read more
Musician Charles Costa is running the PCT Southbound to raise awareness for two mental health nonprofits.
Meet Charles Costa, a UK-based musician formerly known as King Charles. He is on a mission from Canada to Mexico to run 90 marathons in just 90 days. His efforts are in support ... Read more
If you missed it or need a refresher from Part 1, published in April, we encourage you to start by reading Exploring the PCT CREST Project: A Journey with Lindsay Miller for a Q&A introduction to who Lindsay is and why she started this project.
In the face of increasing ... Read more
Looking at the calendar, we are more than halfway through the year, and 2024 is flying by. By now, hikers of all ages and nationalities are making their way north (and south) along the twenty-six hundred and fifty-mile Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. Many of these hikers, who have embarked ... Read more
Joan Griffin was my 8th-grade English teacher and has had a great impact on my life in multiple ways. She inspired me throughout high school and college while I pursued a degree in English and a teaching credential. In 2004, our small town and school were devastated by the loss ... Read more
On behalf of trail users now and for the generations to come, the Pacific Crest Trail Association extends its sincere thanks to Dr. Wood for his generous support.
I began seriously hiking in the fall of 1973, although I didn’t recognize it at the time. My girlfriend, now my wife, ... Read more