SR 20 – North Cascades Highway re-opens tomorrow
State Route 20 will re-open at noon, Thursday, Sept. 12. It has been closed between milepost 147 (10 miles west of Rainy Pass) and milepost 157 at Rainy Pass due to landslides.... Read more
Finding galls along the trail
Bob Sommer’s article about galls in our Fall 2013 issue of the PCT Communicator is a staff favorite. We’re always amazed by the variety and abundance of galls along the trail.
Red apples hanging down from an oak tree on the PCT? Doesn’t make sense until you realize that these ... Read more
7th annual PCT Days starts today
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We mourn the passing of Andy “Astro” Lyon
Last summer, we were brought to tears by Astro’s inspirational story. We’ve followed the turns of his journey ever since. Artist and PCT community member Kolby Kirk shares with us the news of Andy Lyon’s passing. A journal documenting Andy’s life and travels can be found at hikingthepacificcrest.wordpress.com. R.I.P., friend.... Read more
Joseph “Shrek” Shelley interview
Take a look at this great interview with Cascade Locks’ trail angel Shrek and a number of PCT hikers. Thanks to The Oregonian for providing a peek into this aspect of the long-trail world.
Shrek hosts PCT hikers at his home near near the Oregon and Washington border.
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Work Closes Suiattle Road to Foot and Vehicle Traffic
Heavy construction will close Suiattle River Road 11.5 miles east of Highway 530 Sept. 6 through Oct. 10 to pedestrians, equestrians, bicyclists and vehicles on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. After Oct. 10 the road will reopen to foot traffic, but remain closed to vehicles.
This closure blocks access to ... Read more
Salazon Chocolate creates Pacific Crest Trail bar
PCTA staff members have been munching on delicious salted chocolate bars from Salazon Chocolate. Chocolate benefiting the Pacific Crest Trail – it’s a tough job, but we can do it. The PCT bar is organic dark chocolate with sea salt & organic turbinado cane sugar. A portion of the proceeds ... Read more
Yosemite Fire Restrictions
Yosemite National Park is experiencing very high fire danger along with continued hot and dry weather patterns. Due to the current and predicted fire conditions and fire behavior the Superintendent of Yosemite National Park will be implementing the following fire restrictions until further notice is given.
By order of the ... Read more
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