Good news—Justin Kooyman has been named PCTA’s next Director of Trail Operations!
Justin Kooyman came to PCTA in 2008 and served as the Association’s first Northern Sierra Regional Representative. As Justin puts it, “I was one of the ‘first-generation’ Regional Reps; I was hired as the organization was ... Read more
For Galen Keily, PCTA’s first full-time staff geographic information systems specialist, connection is a prominent theme. Once an enthusiast for high-adrenaline sports like mountaineering and mountain biking, Galen now appreciates a calmer presence in the outdoors.
“I just like being outside,” he said. “It’s a time for reflection. I think ... Read more
Every year, conservation corps across the nation give young people valuable skills and a chance to support wild and scenic places. The Montana Conservation Corps provided Jeanine Russell’s opportunity, putting her on the path to where she is today. One of PCTA’s regional representatives, Jeanine is responsible for roughly 400 ... Read more
As a child, Shari Hansen was part of a generation of kids who went on long road trips with their families without smartphones, DVD players or other digital devices to entertain themselves. Instead, she may have had something better: the endless sweep of scenery past the car windows, an epic, ... Read more
Sheila Garcia’s journey through life and the outdoors began with her parents, who met as children in the small town of Jojutla, Morelos in Mexico. In the ancient Nahuatl language, the name Jojutla means place of abundant blue skies, which, along with the natural beauty of the region, instilled ... Read more
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