The PCTA is helping public health officials share a health survey related to recent reports of gastrointestinal illness among Pacific Crest Trail hikers between PCT miles 298 and 374, including the Wrightwood and the Swarthout Canyon area. 

As more people are finding their way down to the Southern Terminus to begin their Pacific Crest Trail journey, there is an update on accessing the Southern Border Wall. Click here to read about previous developments with the California National Defense Area (NDA). In coordination with the United ... Read more

Cascade Crest 100 (CC100) is a non-profit organization that hosts one of Washington’s most infamous ultramarathons, a race known for its brutality and beauty. With more than 23,000 feet of elevation gain and 100 grueling miles run under the summer sun, it’s earned its reputation. The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (NF) ... Read more

Two years ago today, I quit drinking.

These days, I volunteer with the Pacific Crest Trail Association, supporting the Marketing and Communications team a few hours each week. It’s my way of giving back to the trail that has given me so much. I lend a career’s worth of experience ... Read more

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