Long-trail documentarian and incurable jokester Scott “Squatch” Herriott shares this report from the 20th annual American Long Distance Hiking Association – West Gathering. We loved it too. See Squatch’s movies at squatchfilms.com.
I’ve been to a few ALDHA-West Gatherings in the past and have always enjoyed myself…reconnecting, hearing about new ... Read more
On this day in 1968 the National Trails System Act was created “in order to provide for the ever-increasing outdoor recreation needs of an expanding population and in order to promote the preservation of, public access to, travel within, and enjoyment and appreciation of the open-air, outdoor areas and historic ... Read more
The federal government is open again. See here.
Unfortunately, the shutdown’s effect on the PCT remains unclear. At PCTA, we share your disappointment over the situation.
In general, all buildings and gates that can be locked on public land – including bathrooms – are closed. However, critical safety personnel, such ... Read more
‘Newsroom’ Actor Thomas Sadoski Joins Reese Witherspoon in ‘Wild’ http://t.co/uBGSXBvShE #PCTrail #PacificCrestTrail
— Pacific Crest Trail (@PCTAssociation) September 26, 2013
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Hiker, trail angel and Board Chair, Barney “Scout” Mann tells the fascinating and emotional story of the PCT Relay Boys in our history section. We’re incredibly grateful to have met Marcus Moschetto, a true trail pioneer. The story, “History in the Making” goes along with the video below. It was ... Read more
Many of us can relate to Bill Powning’s tale of a thru-hike cut short. In this essay, he shares his story of his thru-hike becoming a section-hike. Bill is a PCTA member and my uncle. He has been dreaming of a JMT thru-hike for fifty years. He lives, swims and ... Read more
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
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