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
Tradition holds on the Pacific Crest Trail that one thru-hiker collects the year’s photos and videos and edits them into a movie. Just released, the 2014 PCT class video is the work of Wesley Trimble. We previously featured Wesley here and here.
True to the trail, this year’s movie lifts ... Read more
The PCT is a photographer’s dream. Our annual photo contest proves it year after year. This year’s photos are amazing. I hope you enjoy the slide show.
Whether or not your photo was recognized, know this: we use photos submitted to the contest to promote the PCT and the PCTA’s ... Read more
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