As a trail worker I’ve often been asked, “What a cool job! How do you get a job like that?” I always take the time to explain how I did it (volunteering) and encourage the person asking to consider volunteering if they are interested in pursuing a career in trails. ... Read more
The following article was featured in the Wild edition of PCTA’s Communicator member magazine. This special issue also includes an interview with Cheryl Strayed, a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Wild and a look back on an historic PCT hike. Get your copy today by becoming a member at ... Read more
We loved reading Joan West’s blog, Rambling Hemlock, this past year. When she posted this, we just had to share it. Thanks Joan for the personal reflections. Visit her blog at: ramblinghemlock.blogspot.com
It’s not about planning. It’s not about food. It’s not about gear. Sorry. This other stuff is not ... Read more
We’ll be updating this post with photos throughout the show. Come hang out with us! We’re also posting photos to our instagram and twitter. Read: Join the PCT party at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2015 special events!... Read more
Are you one of the outdoor industry insiders who loves the PCT? Come say ‘hi’. Find us at the PCTA booth #A-102 and then come celebrate with us at special events at the Danner, Woolrich and Point6 booths. Details below!
The Pacific Crest Trail is having a fantastic year. We’re ... Read more
Southern California PCT enthusiasts gathered Saturday, Jan. 17, for the second Trail Dirt Live event.
Held at the Angeles National Forest Supervisor’s offices in Arcadia, PCTA members, volunteers, board members and staff got together to talk about the trail, the state of PCTA and to honor a couple of special ... Read more
It is with great pleasure we welcome Bill Hawley back to our staff in a new capacity, as Pacific Crest Trail Association’s North Cascades Regional Representative.
Bill was out hiking the PCT “back before it was the PCT,” and has been a life-long devotee. In the last several years Bill ... Read more
In the summer of 2013 Casey Gannon and Colin Arisman thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail with cameras in hand. Only The Essential is the story of their 5 month, 2650 mile journey on foot from Mexico to Canada across the wilderness of California, Oregon, and Washington.
Their goal was “to ... Read more