If you missed it or need a refresher from Part 1, published in April, we encourage you to start by reading Exploring the PCT CREST Project: A Journey with Lindsay Miller for a Q&A introduction to who Lindsay is and why she started this project.
In the face of increasing ... Read more
Looking at the calendar, we are more than halfway through the year, and 2024 is flying by. By now, hikers of all ages and nationalities are making their way north (and south) along the twenty-six hundred and fifty-mile Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. Many of these hikers, who have embarked ... Read more
Joan Griffin was my 8th-grade English teacher and has had a great impact on my life in multiple ways. She inspired me throughout high school and college while I pursued a degree in English and a teaching credential. In 2004, our small town and school were devastated by the loss ... Read more
On behalf of trail users now and for the generations to come, the Pacific Crest Trail Association extends its sincere thanks to Dr. Wood for his generous support.
I began seriously hiking in the fall of 1973, although I didn’t recognize it at the time. My girlfriend, now my wife, ... Read more
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.
What does... Read more
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