I’ve been following Ryosuke ‘Sketch’ Kawato (河戸良佑) on Instagram since he first hit the Pacific Crest Trail. I just love how he captures the beauty and the experience of the trail. With great spirit and generosity, he gave us a design of his and we put it on a t-shirt. ... Read more
Join the PCT community for a great evening of all things trail on April 28 in San Diego. Our long-time friends and PCT lovers, Adventure 16, are hosting a special early showing of the Class of 2016 PCT video. Drink free craft beer. Talk with company reps, PCTA volunteers, board ... Read more
Spring is in the air. Thru-hikers are tending to early blisters and making their way north. Trees are budding in the Pacific Northwest and the Sierra snowpack is melting, albeit stubbornly. And we have a new batch of amazing photos to share via our annual photo contest.
This is one ... Read more
By Dan Hane
It is another day of my journey along the Pacific Crest Trail.
... Read moreMiserable, miserable day. I should have my head examined for being out here in this kind of weather. I leave camp this morning with all of my rain gear on, my driest pair of wet
By Karen K. Wang
The Pacific Crest Trail brings together a diverse group from all ages, backgrounds and experience levels. That is one of my favorite things about the trail. No matter how different you think you are, you are bound to find another like-minded friend on the PCT. So ... Read more
Did you take that magical photo this year while hiking or riding your horse on the PCT? Got a great shot of the scenery, wildlife or volunteers taking care of the trial?
Then enter our annual photo contest.
We’ll select many of the pictures we’ll publish in 2017 from those ... Read more
Excerpt from The Pacific Crest Trail: Exploring America’s Wilderness Trail
By Mark Larabee and Barney Scout Mann
The PCT has a creation story and it’s filled with interesting tidbits. Our trail’s history is rich with struggle and personalities who overcame them. Here’s a taste from Chapter One of our upcoming ... Read more
By Tom Bache. This story originally appeared in our member magazine, the PCT Communicator. You too can receive the magazine. Join today.
Many stories about the Pacific Crest Trail experience focus on the thru-hiker. Of course, these are inspiring. But a thru-hike is only a dream for those (like me) ... Read more
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