On August 16, PCT thru-hiker and PCTA P3 Hiker David “Squish” Xiao died in a climbing accident in British Columbia. We’re deeply saddened by his loss, and our condolences go out to his family and all who knew him.
In 2018, we chose David from a field of over 100 ... Read more
The Great American Outdoors Act, which fully and permanently funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund, is now the law of the land. The president signed the legislation in a ceremony this morning, a formality given Congress’ overwhelming bipartisan and veto-proof support of the law.
Many thanks to ... Read more
There’s a historic vote scheduled next week in the U.S House of Representatives on a bill that is crucial to the future of the Pacific Crest Trail and America’s public lands. We need your voice to help get the bill over the finish line.
The House is on the verge ... Read more
By Mary Anne Chute Lynch
Carrying a backpack through a sudden hailstorm, 6-year-old Steve Ghan got his first taste of trail dirt. Blown over by the wind, he face-planted on the beach during a storm so powerful it knocked out a canal bridge.
Unable to get up, Steve lay like ... Read more
Here’s a lighthearted post about an email we received recently from Rick Hubbard of South Burlington, Vermont—a member of the PCT Class of 2003…
Greetings:
In your recent [Over the Pass] email, David Rolsten’s poem, “I Took a Walk” brought back memories of my own (Rick Hubbard—aka trail name “Newsman”) ... Read more
In a watershed moment for America’s public lands, the U.S. Senate passed the Great American Outdoors Act on June 17 by a vote of 73-25.
The legislation includes full and permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and billions of dollars to tackle a huge maintenance backlog ... Read more
By Cristina Risa
Winter is Seattle native Rosemary Prescott’s favorite season. Skiing, climbing and mountaineering are favored pastimes — and she’s an advocate for women getting involved in these pursuits.
Add any-season hiking to her passions and it is no surprise that after spending several years on the East Coast, ... Read more
The U.S. Senate will begin considering the Great American Outdoors Act on Monday, June 8. We are at a crucial crossroads for this important legislation as the bill needs 60 votes Monday in favor of moving forward to a real debate.
The Great American Outdoors Act, S. 3422, includes billions ... Read more