The Keen room in Portland was at capacity, and author Cheryl Strayed had the crowd of 200-plus captivated from her first answer.
This was a PCTA fundraiser on the evening of Nov. 13. at Keen’s headquarters in the Pearl District. Keen is a PCTA corporate partner and Tim McGuire, a ... Read more
Now it’s not just us singing the praises of our Big Bend Regional Representative.
Ian Nelson has been guiding the details of community organizing, trail maintenance and policy for years. We’re proud to announce that PCTA’s work, through the passion and leadership of our Regional Reps, has received the nationally ... Read more
When the opportunity arises, we like grass between our toes, island camping and quality time with friends. Smash that together with movies, a delicious food truck and hyper-local brewery, and the most well-stocked raffle ever and we know we’re going to have fun.
The great joy of PCT Days is ... Read more
The Mount Hood Chapter invites you to their annual potluck! The Chapter’s caretakers and crew leaders are prepped to repay their debt of gratitude for an outstanding season. Come celebrate with your fellow volunteers!
Join us on September 21, 2013 at the Hoyt Arboretum Stevens Pavilion from 11:30 am to ... Read more
This coming Sunday morning, join us for a celebration on the Bridge of the Gods!
The bridge will be closed to vehicles for 1.5 hours on Sunday the 15th at 10am. Kells Irish Pipes and Drums will play, and the WAAAM will conduct a fly-over for a truly memorable ... Read more
Take a look at this great interview with Cascade Locks’ trail angel Shrek and a number of PCT hikers. Thanks to The Oregonian for providing a peek into this aspect of the long-trail world.
Shrek hosts PCT hikers at his home near near the Oregon and Washington border.
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Section maintainer Chris Sanderson sent in these great before and after shots. His crew needs to cut the salmon berry and vine maple pretty far back because it grows so aggressively. Some thru-hikers passed by while they were working. Being a long distance hiker himself, Chris is great at recruiting ... Read more
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