Planning ahead and preparing is a key Leave No Trace (LNT) principle. Having well laid plans in outdoor endeavors can make the difference between being comfortable or being uncomfortable; in more extreme adventures, planning ahead and preparing can be the difference between having a safe trip or ending up in ... Read more
Hi class of 2016,
Join us at pcta.org/tv on March 29 at 5:30 pm PST for a live webinar! It’s directed at long-distance hikers who are setting of on the trail this spring. You’ll see a live broadcast right here on our website.
We’ll talk about stuff that’s important, often ... Read more
The first principle of Leave No Trace is to plan ahead and prepare which, when done thoroughly, can help ensure a safe and enjoyable trip into the backcountry that also minimizes your potential to damage sensitive landscapes and ecosystems.
When planning for a backcountry adventure, one of the first things ... Read more
By Christine “Dormouse” Martens. This article appeared in the Fall 2015 PCT Communicator magazine. Download a PDF version here. We usually share an article or two online. Please consider becoming a member of PCTA. You’ll feel good about it and get a subscription to our print publication that’s full of ... Read more
Last spring my husband and I talked about backpacking with our one-year-old, but the logistics of hiking with a baby seemed a little overwhelming, especially because our little guy wasn’t a great sleeper. So instead we decided to glamp it, but still get on parts of the Pacific Crest Trail ... Read more
The second tenet of the seven principles of Leave No Trace is: travel and camp on durable surfaces. While on the Pacific Crest Trail, it may seem obvious that traveling on a durable surface means staying on the trail and for the most part that would be true. But, ... Read more
The Pacific Crest Trail, by its very nature, routed on or near the crest, has long waterless stretches. Water can be scarce, especially in parts of California, which often creates challenges for trail users. And because of that, it can adversely affect the environment.
For example, many PCT travelers who ... Read more
We recently mailed Pacific Crest Trail things to San Diego’s Dingeman Elementary first grade class. They wrote back with wonderful letters and drawings. We loved them so much that we wanted to share them with you. The captions are our own imagination.
Their teacher, Tiffany Glass, is teaching a unit ... Read more
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