By Angela Ballard, co-author of A Blistered Kind of Love, writer for the Forest Service PCT map series, former PCT Communicator editor, licensed emergency medical technician, and registered nurse.
I walked the entire Pacific Crest Trail last Saturday. By my side were trail enthusiasts as well as folks young ... Read more
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See you on Thunder Island near Cascade Locks, Oregon!
On Saturday morning, before the main festivities, be sure to join us for Bridge Walk!... Read more
Saturday Sept. 6, 9:00-9:30am, CASCADE LOCKS, OREGON – For a peaceful half hour, the iconic Bridge of the Gods will be closed to motorized traffic, so pedestrians and bicyclists can celebrate its breathtaking views. Explore what it’s like to cross the bridge as a hiker on the Pacific Crest ... Read more
From September 5-7, 2014 the 8th annual Pacific Crest Trail Days will take place in Cascade Locks, Oregon! PCT DAYS is a great time for people to visit with old and new friends, check out the latest outdoor products and gear, participate in classes and activities, listen to music & ... Read more
Our friends at the Cedar House Sport Hotel in Truckee, Calif. are offering two great summer events featuring the PCT as part of their #HowDoYouTahoe speaker series. Proceeds from the events benefit PCTA. How awesome is that?
The Mind, Hearts and Soles of Thru-Hikers“The Mind, Heart and Soles of ... Read more
Susan, aka 3D, began her thru-hike on April 17th and is now near Deep Creek Hot Springs in Apple Valley, CA. Using the trail as a nomadic studio, and her experiences as inspiration and medium, she is creating digital works—photos, videos, and 3D files—periodically sending them to a series of ... Read more
The North 350 Blades would like to invite you to their third annual Kick Off Party! Join them at shelter #5 at Woodland Park in Seattle on Saturday, May 10 from 3-6 pm.
In addition to food The Blades will be sharing information about trail maintenance season and the exciting ... Read more
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