It is with great sadness we report the death of our dear friend and trail champion, Joel Starr. Joel was an integral part of PCTA’s Oregon volunteer community for as long as anyone can remember. Joel died August 14, 2015. He was 68.
He and his wife, Marcele, brought an ... Read more
Saturday Aug. 29, 8:30-9:00, CASCADE LOCKS, OREGON – For a peaceful half hour, the iconic Bridge of the Gods will be closed to motorized traffic, so pedestrians and bicyclists can celebrate its breathtaking views. Explore what it’s like to cross the bridge as a hiker on the Pacific ... Read more
Time is short to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund! You can help. Please contact your congressional representatives and urge them to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Can you imagine what the Sierra Nevada or the North Cascades might look like if our nation hadn’t had the ... 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
When Jefferson Public Radio in Ashland, Oregon, asked us to do an on-air segment, we knew just the right person for the job. Our Big Bend Regional Representative, Ian Nelson, lives in Medford and knows the PCT inside and out.
In his 16-minute interview, Surviving a Hot, Dry Summer On ... Read more
Our friends at Salazon Chocolate Co., Point6 and ENO have been selling some sweet and tasty Pacific Crest Trail logo’ed products where proceeds go back to the trail. We thought we’d share the love and give you a chance to win them!
Enter now for a chance to win a ... Read more
PCTA is proud to announce a new map brochure of the Pacific Crest Trail specifically for the Columbia River Gorge area. It recommends day trips and provides information about local trail-friendly amenities and tips on how to be prepared, leave no trace and support the trail. A unique coalition of ... Read more
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