PCTA Blog

The PCT is NOT for Sale

The U.S. Senate’s proposed spending bill, released last week, includes a provision that could allow the sale of up to 3.3 million acres of public lands across the American West—including lands that surround or intersect the Pacific Crest Trail. 

It seems improbable, if not impossible, that the government would ... Read more

State of the Trail: Southern Sierra

Snakes, bears, fire, river crossings, and the tallest peak in the contiguous US?

Let’s work our way north and talk about what the Southern Sierra region of the Pacific Crest Trail has in store for hikers and equestrians this year. In our second installment of the “State of the Trail” ... Read more

Call to Action Update: Public lands sales

We often tell you that your voice matters.  

Last week we asked you to tell your elected representatives in Congress that you were opposed to a plan to sell off public lands in Nevada and Utah. I’m happy to report that these land sales were removed from the proposed federal ... Read more

The Heart Behind Central Cascades Trail Skills College 2025

The 2025 Central Cascades Trail Skills College was another huge success thanks to the support of our incredible instructors, community partners, PCTA staff, and volunteers who attended classes!

This year’s event hosted nearly 80 participants who learned valuable skills ranging from the very basics of trail maintenance to crew leadership ... Read more

2024 Season in Review: PCTA’s Crest Runners

It’s entirely likely that the first person you’ll see at the start of your PCT journey will be one of PCTA’s Crest Runners. Whether you get off the bus in Campo or climb out of your buddy’s jeep after a bumpy ride up to Harts Pass to start your PCT ... Read more