Fundraiser: mYAMAdventure hikers
Amount Raised to Date: $14,223
Fundraising page: www.razoo.com/team/Myamadventure-2015
In 2014, YAMA Mountain Gear founder Gen Shimizu had an idea. He’d sponsor five hikers during their Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike, supply them with gear and raise money for the Pacific Crest Trail Association. He called it mYAMAdventure.
Gen ... Read more
To be honest, I thought most people would bail. It was supposed to rain. Some places were going to get a half a foot of rain. Heck, I love camping. But, in that? As it turned out, just to the north, the largest summer storm in recorded history blew in. ... Read more
In 1969, San Francisco residents Barry and Bernice Murray checked their three children out of school and embarked on a trip they’d long been planning: a thru-ride of the Pacific Crest Trail.
They set out from the southern terminus at the Mexican border on April 26, determined to ride the ... Read more
Ok, folks, it’s time for a little rant about tagging. Each year, PCTA staff, our volunteers and our partners in public land management spend time and money needlessly because a handful of people feel the need to write on signs, bathrooms, bridges, picnic tables, rocks and other objects with felt-tip ... Read more
The 9th annual PCT Days takes place August 28-30, 2015 in Cascade Locks, Oregon! It’s sure to be a fun weekend celebrating the Pacific Crest Trail. Join friends old and new for a few days of camping on Thunder Island, classes, a gear fair, hiking and more. This event is ... Read more
On July 24, Trail Dirt Live is the place to meet other PCTA members, local volunteers, staff and board members and our agency partners. This get together at the Ashland Hills Hotel is a celebration of all you do for the trail. Come learn about how your involvement matters. Doors ... Read more
Do it. Schedule an evening and watch this movie. It’s wonderful. The Pacific Crest Trail is a magical experience and we’re sure that Do More With Less will leave you inspired to get out and have your own adventure.
Congratulations to Eric Timmerman and Travis Barron for making this beautiful ... Read more
Here is a picture of our (my dad and my) little orange cooler. Some of you might recognize it if you hiked the PCT between 2005 and 2009 and happened across it when it was providing trail magic near Highway 18 in Big Bear. For some of you, it provided ... Read more
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