By John P. O’Brien and Brad Marston
Note: This article originally appeared in the Spring 2022 issue of the PCT Communicator magazine.
Travelers on the Pacific Crest Trail in Northern California last June may have been surprised to see Mount Shasta with nearly no snow cover. Further north, an unprecedented ... Read more
It’s officially Spring and if you’re like us, you’ve had enough screen time. Here’s our little nudge to get out on the trail.
Sure, the PCT is epic backpacking—whether for a weekend or for months. But if you live close enough, lace up and head out for the day.
Right ... Read more
By Doug Laher and Sally Fowler
The PCT is challenging and passes through more miles of designated Wilderness than any other National Scenic Trail. The trail, and wilderness itself, exists in part as a rare place to meet untamed nature and experience great physical challenge and accomplishment. Self-reliance is one ... Read more
A message from Rick Thalhammer, Chair of the PCTA Board of Directors.
The Pacific Crest Trail Association enters 2022 in an exciting and dynamic time, and the organization is embracing some exciting changes. At our quarterly board of directors meeting on January 29th, 2022, PCTA’s board made some key decisions ... Read more
By Hazel Platt, Volunteer Engagement Associate
Volunteers accomplished a lot of amazing things throughout 2021! In December, we got together with some of our crew leaders to talk about some of the projects we can all be proud of.
1. No Serious IncidentsSafety is our number one priority! Working ... Read more
By Hazel Platt, Volunteer Engagement Associate
“When I first started hiking in college, I really took for granted that trails existed,” remarked Michelle Daneri, PCTA’s new Southern California Regional Stewardship Coordinator. “I didn’t realize how much work goes into providing a safe and sustainable experience.”
In her new position, she ... Read more
Blue skies abound. We’re thinking about this sunny and warm winter and looking forward to the quickly approaching start of another incredible hiking season. We’re thinking of the mixed, painful, sometimes beautiful, and just plain weird past two years of global pandemic, wildfires, and challenges; meanwhile, being truly excited and ... Read more
Updated 4/21/22 with news that the Tuolumne Meadows Grill will be open this summer! Updated 2/7/22 with news that the Post Office and a more limited than normal store will be operating in their traditional location.
A major project to rehabilitate the Tuolumne Meadows Campground is underway. This $20 million ... Read more