California’s severe drought continues and the Pacific Crest Trail corridor is extremely dry. We recommend that everyone start planning now for a very active fire season.
Perhaps because of PCTA’s prodding, the California Campfire Permit is now online in a new format. Watch an educational video, take a quiz... Read more
Twice a year we attend the outdoor industry trade show. It’s an important time to network with the brands that make the gear that’s used on our trail. Our partners’ commitment to our cause, their expertise and their donation of time, money and other resources are key to the continuing ... Read more
Free, accurate and detailed (1:31,680 scale or 1 inch to the 1/2 mile), Halfmile’s PCT Maps are an excellent choice. Print them yourself or bring the files to a print shop. They are not available in stores and are not for sale. Halfmile’s maps include notes on water sources, resupply ... Read more
The Pacific Crest Trail is one of the hottest things in the outdoor industry. We’ll be at the Outdoor Retailer show, in Salt Lake City, again this winter to celebrate the trail with the brands that give back.
Stop by our booth at #A-105 for some stickers and magazines!
Gregory... Read moreJoin us live on Reddit.com from 4pm PST until we’re tired. I’m joining hiker/artist Kolby “Condor” Kirk for a question and answer session. We shared Kolby’s video “Condor’s PCT Adventure in 3 Minutes” last week and it racked over 100,000 views in a few days. Join us on Reddit for ... Read more
Come celebrate the Wilderness Act’s 50th Anniversary!
We have a panel of experts to share the Forest Service perspectives of Wilderness, Trails, and the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act. Come hear:
Claire Lavendel, Pacific Northwest Region Director of Recreation, Lands, Minerals, Fred Way, Regional Trails and Dispersed... Read more
This arrived in our email inbox this morning. It was published in the U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Partnership Office’s newsletter.
You probably know that the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail stretches from the Mexican border to the Canadian border, through some of the most stunning scenic lands in the ... Read more