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
The mules arrived several hours after most of the crew had left the ridgeline. One PCTA staff member, several Forest Service personnel, and two crews from the Washington Conservation Corps had organized an early exit from their camp in the Glacier Peak Wilderness. A small wildfire was burning to the ... Read more
The Pacific Crest Trail Association’s annual awards recognize people and partners for their extraordinary dedication to the Pacific Crest Trail. Below is a summary of those recognized throughout 2021. Some award winners listed were selected in previous years but were unable to be recognized until this year. The PCT will ... Read more
As more people venture into the outdoors, properly protecting our food and other scented items is becoming more important than ever. It’s a popular belief when camping in the backcountry that we protect our food from wildlife for our own benefit—but in this video, BearVault owner Tracy Twist explains ... Read more
We are grateful to our friends at Z-Packs for their commitment to the National Scenic Trails. In the video below, Matt Favero talks more about their “Giving Back Together” campaign. Thank you Z-Packs!
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The PCTA is happy to announce that Chris Rylee, of Sacramento, California, has joined us in a new marketing and communications role for the organization. Existing marketing and communications director Scott Wilkinson will continue with a focus on content creation, while Chris will focus on strategy and building our capacity ... Read more
It’s been a busy past few weeks of packing—and today the PCTA is moving its Sacramento, California headquarters. The move, required by an expiring lease, is to a nearby Sacramento office building (so if you plan to visit or meet with us in person the directions are almost identical).
Our ... Read more
In early summer, we usually start making plans for an August backpacking trip. From our home in Portland, Oregon, we’re within striking distance of many great alpine and wilderness walks on the PCT, in the Wallowa Range of eastern Oregon or in the jagged peaks of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula.
But ... Read more
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