Juniper Ridge began in 1998 as a simple yet powerful idea born from Hall Newbegin’s love for the outdoors. Hall, a passionate backpacker, discovered a way to share the fragrances of the plants and trees he encountered while exploring the western United States. He started crafting small-batch, wild-harvested products and ... Read more
Link to the full NPS article: 2023 Excellence in Wilderness Stewardship Award Recipients
The Pacific Crest Trail Association is honored to receive recognition for its dedication to wilderness preservation and stewardship in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS). This acknowledgment is a meaningful testament to the collective effort and ... Read more
We’re well into December, but if you’re like most people, your holiday shopping isn’t quite complete yet, which is why we’ve put together this PCTA 2024 Holiday Shopping Gift Guide to help! Buying presents for others can be tricky: it takes time, thoughtfulness, knowing a person’s tastes, and money. Luckily, ... Read more
Starting at Windigo Pass in Central Oregon and traveling to the north of Mt Adams in Southern Washington, the region spans about 370 miles of adored terrain. You will see the Three Sisters Wilderness, Mount Jefferson, Mount Hood, dense low-elevation forests, and then, of course, Mount Adams. We have the ... Read more
Content Warning: This story contains themes related to eating disorders and mental health that may be triggering or distressing to some readers.
It’s 4 am, and I shoot up abruptly, my head crashing into the roof of my Honda CRV. I’ve just spent the night car camping in preparation for ... Read more
A little rain did not stop the Columbia Cascades Trail Skills College 2024 from absolutely shining once again for their annual training event. Jeanine Russell, Columbia Cascades Regional Representative, described it as one of her “favorite years yet,” crediting it being the third she and Landon Coates Welsh, Volunteer Training ... Read more
Who is Catherine Montgomery, and why do we refer to her as “The Mother of the Pacific Crest Trail”?
Well…because she is. Let us tell you a story about a woman whose legacy is enshrined in the trail community and whom we have to thank for the vision that is ... Read more
Moving south on the PCT through the Mojave Desert, hikers close in on a massive obstacle: the north slope of the iconic San Gabriel Range. These high mountains above the wild desert also frame the Los Angeles Valley on their southern flank. Winter snowpacks provide drinking water for millions of ... Read more
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