Are you one of the outdoor industry insiders who loves the PCT? Come say ‘hi.’ Find us at the PCTA booth #A-106 and then come celebrate with us at special events at the Granite Gear and Danner booths. Details below!
The Pacific Crest Trail is having a fantastic year. We’re ... Read more
We’re thrilled to invite you to this year’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Nevada City and Grass Valley, California. The festival runs Jan. 14-18 and you can find out more at wildandscenicfilmfestival.org.
Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, a wonderfully generous PCTA supporter, is a national partner of the festival and ... Read more
New legislation was just passed that allows anyone 70 ½ or older with an IRA to distribute up to $100,000 directly to a qualified charity, such as the Pacific Crest Trail Association, without paying federal income taxes. Action needs to be taken quickly as PCTA, or any nominated charity, has ... Read more
By Kathleen Lynch
Doris Peddy turned 90 on Nov. 13. Four generations of her family and a bunch of gorillas attended her party.
Members of the PCTA Trail Gorillas made the trip to San Bernardino, California, to celebrate with Doris, who has been an anchor of the Southern California maintenance ... Read more
By Ben Barry, PCTA technical advisor
As a professional trail worker who got his start in the world of conservation corps, these programs have a special place in my heart. Young men and women from all over the country sign up for various programs in fields such as disaster relief, ... Read more
Are you a business owner? Local businesses embody the character of our communities and from Mexico to Canada. Local businesses help tie the Pacific Crest Trail together.
Our extraordinary trail matters to many people and to many companies. Since the trail matters to your business, we’ve created a philanthropic program ... Read more
The Land and Water Conservation Fund lives on! This week, Congress reauthorized three more years of this crucial funding source, which pays for parks, trails and public places across the nation.
It was included in Congress’ omnibus appropriations agreement announced yesterday. Funded at $450 million in 2016, the money will ... Read more
Trail work isn’t just moving rocks. It’s a surprisingly complex engineering challenge designed to maximize the safety and enjoyment of trails users, while minimizing their impacts. What’s more surprising is that crews of dedicated volunteers who give their time and expertise conduct the vast majority of trail work on the ... Read more