During a regular Monday morning meeting of his most senior staff members, U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell picked up a heavy plaque made of green and white granite inscribed with some very special words: “Ian Nelson” and “Wilderness Champion.”
Nelson is PCTA’s longest serving regional representative, covering Southern Oregon ... Read more
The Land and Water Conservation Fund is a critical tool for protecting the PCT. Unfortunately, the fund is threatened. Take a listen to this beautiful song from some New Mexico advocates. The locations featured are in their state, but the list is long for the PCT as well. Read more ... Read more
Another piece of the PCT in the checkerboard lands south of Snoqualmie Pass is now permanently protected!
The U.S. Forest Service recently purchased the 480-acre Pyramid Peak property from the Plum Creek Timber Company. The Trust for Public Land was holding the parcel until the Forest Service could secure the ... Read more
Our friends at Trailspace.com just published a Q&A with PCTA Trail Rep and Advocate, Anitra Kass. It’s a great interview with our very own Southern California Regional Representative.
We’re especially in love with these classic Anitra answers:
... Read moreWhat do you personally like to do outdoors?
Take a nap..
Anything unusual
This spring, join us in updating the Pacific Crest Trail Association’s strategic plan. We’re seeking input from our members, donors, partners, volunteers and from all those who use and enjoy the Pacific Crest Trail. Please provide your thoughts, through this online form, before March 15.
Our strategic plan helps guide ... Read more
We’re packed and ready for our annual advocacy trip to the nation’s capitol. From Feb. 11-14, we will be knocking on doors and shaking hands for the benefit of the Pacific Crest Trail.
For many years, PCTA staff and volunteers have traveled to Washington D.C. as a part of the ... Read more
To our members and supporters:
We are receiving many inquiries from you about information being posted online about mountain bikes and the PCT. We want to assure you that we are well aware of this growing campaign to open the PCT to bicycles. We are monitoring the decision-making process and ... Read more
For Immediate Release:
Contact Liz Bergeron PCTA Executive Director 916-285-1850 or [email protected] Contact Diana Lindsay ABF Vice President of Environmental Affairs 619-258-4911, ext. 104 or [email protected] Anza-Borrego Foundation and Pacific Crest Trail Association preserve open spaceThe Pacific Crest Trail Association and the Anza-Borrego Foundation are pleased to announce the ... Read more
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