Today we celebrate National Public Lands Day, a time for all of us who love the outdoors to take a moment and reflect on the great gift that is our system of public lands.
We’ve got a lot to be thankful for, and a lot to celebrate. This year marks ... Read more
A new threat could bring development projects along the Pacific Crest Trail, diminishing or destroying the peace and serenity of your next day hike, backpacking trip or horseback ride in your favorite national forest.
Several bills being championed in Congress and other initiatives being pursued in some states would allow ... Read more
Most who have hiked the Pacific Crest Trail or worked on trail maintenance crews know that use of the trail continues to increase each year.
On one hand, this is great—more people are outside being active, enjoying the outdoors, appreciating the PCT and the places that the trail leads them. ... Read more
The Cleveland National Forest is again hosting two Crest Runners in 2018 who will cover the first 100 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail in Southern California. This is the fourth year of the program. And for the second consecutive year, a volunteer will staff the PCT southern Terminus, providing ... Read more
Dear PCTA Community:
I’m proud to present our latest Strategic Plan. For the next four years, this plan will guide the Pacific Crest Trail Association in its mission to protect, preserve and promote the Pacific Crest Trail while strengthening our ability to meet ongoing and future challenges.
The plan, recently ... Read more
SALT LAKE CITY – The Pacific Crest Trail Association recognized Eagles Nest Outfitters, Inc. (ENO) as its 2017 Corporate Partner of the Year. This award, presented at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Show in Salt Lake City, recognizes ENO’s leadership in support of the Pacific Crest Trail.
Eagles Nest Outfitters was ... Read more
By Sean McNeal, PCTA GIS Intern, summer 2017
Opportunities are often few and far between in life. Some folks are terrified by them while others enthralled.
However, my recent chance to work as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) intern for the Pacific Crest Trail Association allowed me to learn about ... Read more
Six PCTA volunteers and seven staff members spent last week in Washington D.C. visiting with members of Congress and their staff, federal agency partners and other trail groups to advocate for continued funding for trails, land protection and other important issues that affect our national trails.
We also were joined ... Read more
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