Kevin ’30 Pack’ Conley and Alexandra “Outburst” Brown thru-hiked last summer. They’re still adventuring and are writing about it over at theloveanddirtblog.com.
On the PCT, Kevin raised $10,000 for a children’s charity in Washington D.C. called FLOC (For Love Of Children).
Alexandra writes in her bio, “Along the PCT I ... Read more
We asked Shane “Jester” O’Donnell for a little background about this video. Here it is. For more, see our fire information page.
“Considering Your History” is a short film shot while doing a thru-hike of the PCT in 2008.
To my mind, what is remarkable about the story is that ... Read more
We love you. Happy Valentine’s Day.
Chocolate is going on sale tomorrow.... Read more
We recommend taking a few minutes to watch this account of near-disaster in the Goat Rocks Wilderness. Snow is easily one of the most dangerous conditions on the Pacific Crest Trail. Stories of hikers falling in the Sierra Nevada in June or being buried by fresh snow in the Cascades ... Read more
During a regular Monday morning meeting of his most senior staff members, U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell picked up a heavy plaque made of green and white granite inscribed with some very special words: “Ian Nelson” and “Wilderness Champion.”
Nelson is PCTA’s longest serving regional representative, covering Southern Oregon ... Read more
Dear Friends of PCTA,
Each year the Pacific Crest Trail Association honors those who have given their time and energy to the Pacific Crest Trail, and continually seek to preserve and protect this international treasure. At this time, we invite you to nominate candidates for one of the Association’s annual ... Read more
We’re hiring three Trail Crew Technical Advisors. Lead the nation’s premier volunteer-based trail crew programs on the spectacular Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. This is a great career-building opportunity for rising professionals.
In this position you will have the opportunity to:
Work with youth and volunteer trail crews, teaching excellent... Read moreThru-hikers on the PCT often take time to document their journeys in a consistent way. Journals and blogs are fairly ubiquitous among hikers, but are often discontinued when making miles takes precedence over writing. Time-lapse videos like such as 170 mornings on the PCT are awesome, but what about capturing ... Read more