Reminder: PCT Days 2014 is this weekend
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
Take action for the PCT at Bridge Walk on Sept. 6th in Cascade Locks
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
More than 1,000 logs cleared off 200+ miles of trail by Mt. Hood Chapter, PCTA
Our Mt. Hood Chapter volunteers maintain 217 miles of PCT between Midway Meadows south of Washington’s Goat Rocks Wilderness and Breitenbush Lake north of Oregon’s Mount Jefferson Wilderness. Their commitment to the PCT and it’s feeder trails is remarkable. Roberta’s email announcing the completion of “logout” – the annual clearing ... Read more
Crater Laker Park Rangers Seek Information on Pacific Crest Trail Hiker
Crater Lake National Park News Release
August 5, 2014 For Immediate Release Contacts: Marsha McCabe (541)594-3091CRATER LAKE, OREGON – Crater Lake National Park Rangers are seeking information on an individual who was involved in a Search and Rescue incident within the park starting on August 1, 2014. They are ... Read more
Celebrate the trail at PCT Days in Cascade Locks ~ September 5-7
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
Wildfire near southern boundary of Crater Lake National Park
We just received word from Crater Lake National Park that a wildfire is burning near the PCT. Not much is known about it at this time. There are no official trail closures in place yet for this fire. Do not enter the area before learning more. We’ll update our incident ... Read more
Tour of the Gods: Five breweries, three trail towns, & three PCT “zero days”
This is a guest post by Bob Arkes, Pacific Crest Trail Association Mount Hood Chapter caretaker, sometimes hiker, often beer drinker. We’re pretty much ready to drop everything and head to the Gorge for some PCT and beer.
Thru-hiking, beer, and pizza is a great combination. I’m not a thru-hiker, ... Read more
Spots left to be filled on Skyline and Sasquatch Crews
UPDATE: Thanks for the fantastic response! All of these trips have been filled. Please visit our project schedule to find other work projects that need your help.
What would you say to an all-expenses-paid vacation in the high country of the Cascade mountains? Can you believe that there are still ... Read more
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