Well below our community’s radar, a team of volunteers have been working to build a custom GPS, and the software to power it, in order to make a highly accurate map of the Pacific Crest Trail. Here’s a glimpse into what they’ve been working on for the past year and ... Read more
On April 2, the Trust for Public Land and the U.S. Forest Service finalized the purchase of 808 acres within the boundaries of the San Bernardino National Forest, south of Idyllwild, in Southern California. The $2.65 million Fleming Ranch purchase permanently protects views from the Pacific Crest Trail, which is ... Read more
There’s something about a photo contest dedicated to the Pacific Crest Trail that’s hard to beat.
For one, the trail winds through some of the most beautiful places in the world. Every photograph with a person in it drips with happiness. And every picture is a donation by a volunteer ... Read more
The North 350 Blades would like to invite you to their third annual Kick Off Party! Join them at shelter #5 at Woodland Park in Seattle on Saturday, May 10 from 3-6 pm.
In addition to food The Blades will be sharing information about trail maintenance season and the exciting ... Read more
More than 100 people attended our 2014 annual meeting Saturday, April 12. The event allows us to formally recognize outstanding volunteers and to announce our financial results from the previous year. It’s also a great and enjoyable way for PCTA staff to engage with members, volunteers and donors.
Volunteers are ... Read more
Colin Arisman and Casey Gannon launched the trailer to their beautiful new Pacific Crest Trail documentary. The full movie will be available online for free in the fall. We’re excited to see how it captures the magic and the spirit of the Pacific Crest Trail. Based on the trailer, it’s ... Read more
This is a guest post by John Dittli, a 34-year resident of the High Sierra who works part-time as a snow surveyor for the California Department of Water Resources. His day job is managing his photography business. His award winning book, Walk the Sky: Following the John Muir Trail is ... Read more
This piece was co-written by Reba Berg, a member of the Gold Six NCCC team who also acts as the team’s Media Relations Specialist. Reba hails from the great state of Minnesota.
While I embarked on a long distance PCT hike back in 2005, the overwhelming take-away for me was ... Read more