PCT Class of 2012 video
Spend an hour and watch the 2012 class video. Heck, watch it three times. You’ll want to start planning your next trip as soon as you’re done.
This is one cool trail experience.
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Issuing PCT long distance permits
Nathaniel Willson is a PCTA office volunteer who will graduate from law school in a few weeks. He has helped out on many projects, from permits, to volunteer project reporting, to creating a database for our photos. We asked him to write a little about what it’s like to work ... Read more
Congratulations to the KEEN PCT testers
We had a hard time choosing a dozen thru-hikers to test the new KEEN Olympus sock. Around 100 people applied. Congratulations to the hikers below! May your feet carry you far!
Follow the KEEN PCT testers:
Andrew Davidhazy – davidhazy.com Carolina E. – carrieheadsnorth.weebly.com Paul B. and Amelia – shapelesschaos.com ... Read moreSeeking PCT thru-hikers to test KEEN socks
This call for testers is now closed.
Dear PCT Class of 2013,
Our friends at KEEN are looking for 12 PCT thru-hikers from the Class of 2013 to test out their new Olympus sock, an ultra-durable hiking sock.
Here’s what they have to say about it:
... Read moreThe Olympus sock is
How many people have completed the PCT?
We just updated the 2,600 miler list. It is the record of the 2,607 people that have completed the entire Pacific Crest Trail. Remarkably, at least 47 people have done it more than once. Who will be the 2,650th person to get their name on the record? Spend some time ... Read more
Blackbeard & Destroyer 2012 PCT video
Love the PCT? Watch this.... Read more
ADZPCTKO 2013 registration
Registration for the 2013 Annual Day Zero Pacific Crest Trail Kick Off opened yesterday. The campground will fill up quickly. Attendees are invited to register on the organizer’s website, adzpctko.org. Questions should be directed through that site.... Read more
Seeking hikers in Washington state
Anthony Schuman is a student at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. He is producing a documentary film about people who choose the outdoors as an alternative domestic space.
Anthony would love to interview “hardcore hikers” with knowledge of the trail and the people who hike it. If you ... Read more
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