Pretty Good at Walking: A Family Journey is a memoir by Vince Strawbridge that chronicles the Strawbridge family’s adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail. Vince—who didn’t initially set ... Read more
The Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) extends its deepest support to the communities, families, and trail users affected by this week’s severe storms and flooding across Washington state, including the Stehekin Valley, Leavenworth region, and other areas near the Pacific Crest Trail.
A powerful atmospheric river system brought extraordinary rainfall ... Read more
I first met Richard when I was just eight years old, when he became a close friend of our family. Having lost my father at a young age, I didn’t yet realize how much his presence would come ... Read more
Suzanne Hessler is PCTA’s Southern Sierra Regional Trail Stewardship Coordinator. Suz’s expertise, dedication, energy, and passion for this work are nothing short of impressive. They are fantastic at what they do, and PCTA is incredibly fortunate to have them out on the trail inspiring and leading crews. Congratulations on 20 ... Read more
While visiting the quaint historic gold mining town of Julian, CA, you are transported to a different time and place. Walking along the old western-style covered sidewalks, your nose catches the scent of something delightful in the air. You follow the temptation down past mercantiles and specialty shops to a ... Read more
Stop and smell the flowers. Really—take a moment.
Did it remind you of anything?
Now look closer. Do you see the bug crawling up the stem of that plant?
Be careful not to startle it.
Where did it come from? Why is it here, now?
This is what Zoe Wood ... Read more
Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers and outdoor enthusiasts alike make the annual trek to the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, Marine Park of Cascade Locks, Oregon, to enjoy a weekend of celebration dedicated to hiking, backpacking, camping, and outdoor ... Read more
Judging the Pacific Crest Trail photo contest might not require a backpack or blistered feet, but make no mistake, it’s its own kind of journey.
This year, over 1,000 stunning photo submissions poured in from the PCT community, each one a unique window into life on the trail. From sweeping ... Read more
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