The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) and the Pacific Crest Trail Association announced today that author Cheryl Strayed, writer of the bestselling memoir “Wild,” will headline the upcoming celebration of the 50th anniversary of both trails being designated as National Scenic Trails.
Strayed will speak on the importance of protected wild ... Read more
In spite of blistering heat and the threat of smoke from Northern California wildfires, hundreds turned out July 21 to celebrate Mt. Shasta’s new status as the Pacific Crest Trail Association’s first official Pacific Crest Trail Town.
On the day before the event, thick smoke from wildfires obscured the normally ... Read more
PCT Days is set for Aug. 17-19, 2018, in Cascade Locks, Oregon! It’ll be a fun weekend celebrating the Pacific Crest Trail. Join friends old and new for a few days of camping on Thunder Island, movies, talks, a gear fair, games, hiking and more. This event is put on ... Read more
NOTE: To jump to specific speakers and locations within the video, head over to watch the meeting on YouTube, where you’ll find “jump to” links in the video description.
What’s amazing about the Pacific Crest Trail Association is the simple fact that so many people care about the trail.
That ... Read more
Come find out more about how your gifts and volunteer hours have made a difference this year on the trail. Our Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, April 28, in the Bannon Island Room at Sierra Health Foundation. Join us afterward for refreshments at an Open House at PCTA‘s ... Read more
The 11th annual PCT Days takes place Aug. 18-20, 2017 in Cascade Locks, Oregon! It’ll be a fun weekend celebrating the Pacific Crest Trail. Join friends old and new for a few days of camping on Thunder Island, live music, a gear fair, games, hiking and more. This event is ... Read more
By Shannon Cunningham
Trails do not maintain themselves, nor is there enough paid staff to take care of the miles and miles of Pacific Crest Trail and all other West Coast trails. You may already know that it takes thousands of hours every year from dedicated volunteers to keep the ... Read more
The Pacific Crest Trail Association celebrated a record-setting 2016 on Saturday as members, donors, volunteers, board members, staff and agency and business partners gathered in Sacramento, Calif. for its annual meeting and open house.
More than 120 people attended the event at the PCTA’s headquarters, where Board Chair John Crawford ... Read more
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