Jeff Lau and his wife, Cathie, are the long time owners of Plaza Super Jet, a well-loved community grocery store in Wenatchee, Washington. Founded in 1926, the store has been in his family since 1979, and Jeff has personally overseen its operation for nearly 25 years. Under his guidance, Plaza ... Read more
Jason France is an author, speaker, and executive coach. He is a United States Air Force Veteran and retired after serving over thirty-one years in uniform. He thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2021, the Colorado Trail in 2022, and the Tahoe Rim Trail in 2023. Jason is the author ... Read more
On August 16-17, outdoor enthusiasts and PCT thru-hikers alike gathered in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge for the 17th annual PCT Days. The highly anticipated summer festival at Cascade Locks Marine Park never disappoints with its celebration and promotion of hiking, camping, ... Read more
Working for the Pacific Crest Trail has been a great season, from greeting hikers in Campo to seeing them thrive in the Sierra Nevada mountains. My name is Abbie, ”Kidska”. I am one of the Crest Runners for 2024, and if you haven’t already ... Read more
Musician Charles Costa is running the PCT Southbound to raise awareness for two mental health nonprofits.
Meet Charles Costa, a UK-based musician formerly known as King Charles. He is on a mission from Canada to Mexico to run 90 marathons in just 90 days. His efforts are in support ... Read more
Looking at the calendar, we are more than halfway through the year, and 2024 is flying by. By now, hikers of all ages and nationalities are making their way north (and south) along the twenty-six hundred and fifty-mile Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. Many of these hikers, who have embarked ... Read more
Joan Griffin was my 8th-grade English teacher and has had a great impact on my life in multiple ways. She inspired me throughout high school and college while I pursued a degree in English and a teaching credential. In 2004, our small town and school were devastated by the loss ... Read more
Part two of two.
That the trail is transformative almost doesn’t need to be said. But in thousands of stories, you shout it. As we close out the year, we’re reflecting on some of the stories that you’ve sent us this year. Your stories come to us in floods. Our ... Read more
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