Fire Weather Watch in Southern California
Fire weather watch starting tomorrow in Southern California. Be careful out there. #PCTrail http://t.co/9tuz41jSKc
— PCTWater (@PCTWater) October 2, 2013
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Happy National Trails System Act Day
On this day in 1968 the National Trails System Act was created “in order to provide for the ever-increasing outdoor recreation needs of an expanding population and in order to promote the preservation of, public access to, travel within, and enjoyment and appreciation of the open-air, outdoor areas and historic ... Read more
Highway 12 around White Pass, Wash. closes due to landslide
Hwy 12 around White Pass, #WA is closed due to landslide: http://t.co/6aLTcnLu2p … This affects the #PCTrail
— Pacific Crest Trail (@PCTAssociation) October 2, 2013
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How the federal government shutdown impacts the PCT
The federal government is open again. See here.
Unfortunately, the shutdown’s effect on the PCT remains unclear. At PCTA, we share your disappointment over the situation.
In general, all buildings and gates that can be locked on public land – including bathrooms – are closed. However, critical safety personnel, such ... Read more
Significant storm will drench the PCT
Very heavy rain is forecast for the northern PCT over the next few days. An impressive 4-10 inches could fall in the mountains. Higher elevations may see the precipitation fall as snow.
Be careful.
Read the Cliff Mass blog and check the weather.gov forecasts.... Read more
Snow is falling
High elevation portions of the Sierra Nevada received upwards of six inches of snow this weekend. It has been generally wet for weeks now in the North Cascades. The forecast posted above shows snow predicted for days to come. Snow is not uncommon in the early fall. Plan on being ... Read more
R.I.P Shane Krogen, Executive Director of the High Sierra Volunteer Trail Crew
We mourn the loss of our friend Shane Krogen, Executive Director of the High Sierra Volunteer Trail Crew. Shane lost his life in a tragic helicopter accident on Thursday, September 12th.
The PCTA valued Shane as an outstanding trail maintenance partner for many years. Thanks to his tireless passion and ... Read more
First snow of the 2013 season
First snow of the season forecast for the northern #PCTrail. Reminder: fall travel can be dangerous. http://t.co/Ic0BGjCECA
— Pacific Crest Trail (@PCTAssociation) September 17, 2013
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