We are thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new smartphone app and website designed specifically for all who love the PCT. Say hello to the Pacific Crest Trail Closures App, a free-to-use companion for staying informed about critical trail closures and “trip altering” updates along the PCT.
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Disclaimer: This article is intended to provide general information about poison oak and its effects. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing what you suspect may be a severe reaction to poison oak… or are experiencing a severe reaction, it is ... Read more
Starting at Windigo Pass in Central Oregon and traveling to the north of Mt Adams in Southern Washington, the region spans about 370 miles of adored terrain. You will see the Three Sisters Wilderness, Mount Jefferson, Mount Hood, dense low-elevation forests, and then, of course, Mount Adams. We have the ... Read more
We all want to know what’s melted out. In short: the lower elevation stuff. Up high, be prepared, or wait.
The Sentinel-2 Satellite imagery is the first place I look. A generous donation to PCTA from the European Space Agency (ESA) allows us to have this outstanding resource available to ... Read more
Note: This is the second part of our trail maintenance highlights series, featuring the Oregon Cascades and the North Cascades. In case you missed it, be sure to visit part 1 of this series covering Southern California and the High Sierra.
Oregon Cascades
Clearing blowdowns from the trail, also ... Read more
Content Warning: This story contains themes related to eating disorders and mental health that may be triggering or distressing to some readers.
It’s 4 am, and I shoot up abruptly, my head crashing into the roof of my Honda CRV. I’ve just spent the night car camping in preparation for ... Read more
A little rain did not stop the Columbia Cascades Trail Skills College 2024 from absolutely shining once again for their annual training event. Jeanine Russell, Columbia Cascades Regional Representative, described it as one of her “favorite years yet,” crediting it being the third she and Landon Coates Welsh, Volunteer Training ... Read more
Who is Catherine Montgomery, and why do we refer to her as “The Mother of the Pacific Crest Trail”?
Well…because she is. Let us tell you a story about a woman whose legacy is enshrined in the trail community and whom we have to thank for the vision that is ... Read more