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
Great news! $450,000 has been contributed so far to save Landers Meadow. Now two PCTA board members have pledged to match the next $50,000 in gifts to meet our final goal of $550,000. We’re so close and there’s only one week left in the campaign.
You can help get us ... Read more
Walking the PCT from Ebbetts Pass south to Nobel Lake is one of my favorite day hikes. It’s also a superb short backpacking trip.
Trail description:
Heading south of Ebbetts Pass, the trail affords hikers and equestrians excellent views of the volcanic geology that dominates and surrounds this section of ... Read more
In the Spring of 2015, five My YAMA Adventure hikers will embark on the Pacific Crest Trail, attempting to hike its entirety. The hikers will receive the highest quality gear and mentorship assistance while fundraising to benefit PCTA with a group goal to raise $10,000 ($2,000 each).
Deadline to apply ... Read more
The ban on campfires in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest will be partially lifted on August 27. Starting Wednesday, campers may have campfires in metal fire rings in designated campgrounds in six of the seven Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest ranger districts. Naches Ranger District is the only district where campfires will not ... Read more
The upcoming holiday weekend is the perfect time to get out and enjoy the PCT. But we’ve experienced record numbers of fires along the trail this year. Before you go out this weekend, be sure to check our trail conditions page and become familiar with the latest fire restrictions. Let’s ... Read more
There’s something about a photo contest dedicated to the Pacific Crest Trail that’s hard to beat.
For one, the trail winds through some of the most beautiful places in the world. Every photograph with a person in it drips with happiness. And every picture is a donation by a volunteer ... Read more
Park rangers have posted remarkable photos of the Stehekin mudslide on their Flickr page. For more details, see their news release about the event or check here for updates.
... Read moreOn Thursday night, September 5 at 11:45pm, a powerful storm cell triggered a massive mud and rock slide down the Imus
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