Stacey Lee lives in Portland, Oregon and describes herself as a “second-and-a-halfish-generation” Chinese American. “My great-grandfather came here to work on the railroads in Arizona in the mid-1800s. My grandparents on my mother’s side owned a grocery store, and my grandparents on my father’s side owned a laundry in Seattle. ... Read more
Some say that getting to the trailhead is the hardest part of the journey for those who are starting a hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. Spending countless hours doing research, gathering gear, and planning ahead finally leads to that special moment. In 2022, Trailhead Hosts Toni Baker and Jay ... Read more
A huge effort is underway to reopen the Pacific Crest Trail on Mount Jefferson that burned in the Lionshead Fire. We remind you that entering a closed area is illegal. Please stay out until the area reopens.
With summer here, PCTA and our partners in the U.S. Forest Service, with ... Read more
Doris Peddy, an extraordinary PCTA volunteer with Southern California’s Trail Gorillas for over 30 years, passed away on May, 4, 2022. She was 96 years old.
Doris was one of those volunteers whose commitment, skill, and sheer endurance set an almost unachievable bar for everyone else. “Her nickname was the ... Read more
PCTA strongly supports this new bear canister requirement. We hope that you protect bears by carrying a canister anytime you visit their home, whether they are required or not. We thank our agency partners for instituting this new order. Learn more about protecting your food on the PCT.
The following ... Read more
By Southern Sierra Regional Trail Stewardship Coordinator Michelle DiMeglio
Trail work facilitates a unique connection to the land. We’re not just caring for the trail, we also benefit from spending time in that place, in stewarding a section of this 2-foot wide, 2650 mile long footpath.
How often do you ... Read more
With input from Training Coordinator Landon Welsh.
Trail Skills College is back in session!
It’s finally summer, and field season is well underway across the Pacific Crest Trail—check our Project Schedule for a long list of upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Whether you’re brand new to trail work, or a seasoned volunteer ... Read more
Note: This story also appears in the Summer 2022 issue of the Communicator magazine.
As a land protection professional, Virginia Esperanza Lorne is deeply influenced by her outdoor play as a child growing up in San Francisco. She is guided by a desire to protect wild places, with the knowledge ... Read more