PCTA Blog

You Share the Trail, But the Path is Your Own

By Tristan Oliver

I recently finished reading Falling Upward by the ecumenical teacher Richard Rohr and it resonated deeply with me. I was struck by his passage,

We are here to give back fully and freely what was first given to us—but now writ personally—by us! It is probably the

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The People Behind the PCTA: Galen Keily, GIS Specialist

For Galen Keily, PCTA’s first full-time staff geographic information systems specialist, connection is a prominent theme. Once an enthusiast for high-adrenaline sports like mountaineering and mountain biking, Galen now appreciates a calmer presence in the outdoors.

“I just like being outside,” he said. “It’s a time for reflection. I think ... Read more

Five New Members Join PCTA’s Board of Directors

The Pacific Crest Trail Association is excited to announce the addition of five new members to the board of directors: Keith Dorsey, Sonia Fernandez, Carmen Ibarra, Ashley Martinez, and Ginny Too.

PCTA’s board and staff welcome each of them individually and as a five-person cohort comprised of talented and passionate ... Read more