Part two of two.
That the trail is transformative almost doesn’t need to be said. But in thousands of stories, you shout it. As we close out the year, we’re reflecting on some of the stories that you’ve sent us this year. Your stories come to us in floods. Our ... Read more
Part one of two.
That the trail is transformative almost doesn’t need to be said. But in thousands of stories, you shout it. As we close out the year, we’re reflecting on some of the stories that you’ve sent us this year. Your stories come to us in floods. Our ... Read more
2023 Regional Rep Hiring Announcement
The PCTA is very excited to announce our two new Regional Representatives. Allissa Brush will serve as the PCTA’s Southern Sierra Regional Representative, and Michelle DiMeglio will serve as the North Cascades Regional Representative.
Allissa Brush – Southern Sierra
Allissa joins us following over ... Read more
PCTA Business Member Amy Stork grew up in a cabin her parents built in the woods of northern Vermont. She recalls walking in the cold when the snowy winters made it difficult to drive up to the cabin. Yet, she still cherishes and has fond memories of her childhood ... Read more
Our partners at the U.S. Forest Service are hiring trail crew positions to work exclusively on the Pacific Crest Trail in Washington for the 2024 season. It’s a great opportunity to work on the trail in one of the most spectacular places on the entire trail: Washington’s Glacier Peak Wilderness.... Read more
We’re excited to announce our new 2024-2026 Strategic Plan (PDF view/download link). The plan was written and developed by our communities and partners, and has been the most involved listening process we have ever undertaken. The new plan also includes updated mission and vision statements for the PCTA. So ... Read more
All of us in the trail community were heartbroken to hear of the passing of Donna Saufley on October 6 after a long and difficult battle with cancer. A long-distance hiker, former PCTA board member, and volunteer, Donna—along with her husband Jeff Saufley—helped create the generous culture of trail angels ... Read more
So—you’ve found our website, located our blog…but what you’d really like to do is get out on the trail and swing some tools! Move huge piles of dirt, develop your “trail eyes”, build a log bridge or a stone staircase, and make a bunch of amazing new friends—all ... Read more