The moment someone crests the rim of Crater Lake for the first time, the view across the caldera is not only memorable, it is truly one of the iconic views within the country’s national parks. And as Oregon’s only national park, it is an important stop for any long-distance hiker ... Read more
During a regular Monday morning meeting of his most senior staff members, U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell picked up a heavy plaque made of green and white granite inscribed with some very special words: “Ian Nelson” and “Wilderness Champion.”
Nelson is PCTA’s longest serving regional representative, covering Southern Oregon ... Read more
Dear Friends of PCTA,
Each year the Pacific Crest Trail Association honors those who have given their time and energy to the Pacific Crest Trail, and continually seek to preserve and protect this international treasure. At this time, we invite you to nominate candidates for one of the Association’s annual ... Read more
We’re hiring three Trail Crew Technical Advisors. Lead the nation’s premier volunteer-based trail crew programs on the spectacular Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. This is a great career-building opportunity for rising professionals.
In this position you will have the opportunity to:
Work with youth and volunteer trail crews, teaching excellent... Read moreIf you plan on hiking or horseback riding 500 or more continuous miles along the PCT, in a single trip, we can issue you a PCT Long Distance Permit. The application for 2014 went online today. Thanks to our partners at the federal agencies for allowing for this important ... Read more
It’s a winter tradition: shipping volunteer thank-you letters and rewards. Did you know that we’ve got a system of rewards? Beyond the satisfaction that comes with helping out, you can earn some pretty great things. Thanks for volunteering!
This tweet put a smile on our face:
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Korbi Thalhammer is a PCTA volunteer and will be thru-hiking this year. Before he leaves, Korbi will be helping out with various projects around our Sacramento office. You’ll see blog posts from him in the coming months. If you’d like to pitch him an idea, email it to [email protected]. I ... Read more
Twice a year we attend the outdoor industry trade show. It’s an important time to network with the brands that make the gear that’s used on our trail. Our partners’ commitment to our cause, their expertise and their donation of time, money and other resources are key to the continuing ... Read more
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