J.J. King is one of our ten P3 Hikers on the trail this summer. Currently around Agua Dulce, J.J. recently sent us these initial impressions of his thru-hike. A retired captain in the Navy Medical Corps, J.J. is also a seasonal ranger with the National Park Service. Read more about ... Read more
When we join with other trail groups in February for our annual Hike the Hill visits with members of Congress and their staffs, one of the most important things we talk with them about is the Land and Water Conservation Fund and why it’s crucial to the National Trails System.... Read more
We’re excited to announce the launch of a new program called P3: Protect, Preserve, and Promote. A joint effort between the PCTA and our partners Eagle Creek, LEKI, and Osprey, P3 will highlight 10 Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers to help promote and advocate for the PCT. The hikers will ... Read more
Washington’s Pasayten Wilderness – photo by Andy Porter
NOTE: Applications for this year’s P3 Program are now closed. Interest in the program was high, and we’ve selected ten hikers for this year’s program who we’ll introduce shortly—stay tuned to our Facebook page and main Blog page!Do you love ... Read more
The Pacific Crest Trail Association has a vision for the future of the trail—where the PCT is world-renowned for offering a rare opportunity to travel through exceptionally scenic, remote, primitive landscapes. But we don’t create this future alone. We rely on many partners to make it happen. Members and donors ... Read more
By Ellen Coyle, with Jim and Sue Forsman
Four crew leaders joined the PCTA staff for a summer in the Cascades. Starting July 6, Justin Brimer, Ian Connelly, Wes Jones, and Jennica Tamler have been leading PCTA’s Skyline and Sasquatch volunteer vacations in the Oregon and Washington backcountry. These are ... Read more
Your efforts to protect the Pacific Crest Trail are being noticed.
On Wednesday, Ezra Romero of Valley Public Radio, the National Public Radio station for Central California, interviewed PCTA Executive Director and CEO Liz Bergeron about the Pacific Crest Trail Association’s recently completed campaign to save Landers Meadow.
Through more ... Read more
The PCTA recognized two of its outstanding trail maintainers during the July 22 Trail Dirt Live event at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront Hotel. About 85 people attended to hear about the work you are doing to maintain and protect the trail.
The Regional Maintainer of the Year award went ... Read more
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