Twenty two years ago, Charles “Pounder” Williams lived his passion while thru-hiking the PCT. But the PCT was always close to his heart, long before his thru-hike.
“I grew up hiking on the John Muir Trail and saw the PCT trail signs along the way,” he said. “One day, I ... Read more
By Barney Scout Mann, PCTA board member
It was a sight not seen in almost 30 years. For three hours last Saturday, there was no monument marking the southern end of the PCT on the desert rise south of Campo. The familiar silhouette made by five fir pillars was gone.... Read more
By Kathleen Lynch
Doris Peddy turned 90 on Nov. 13. Four generations of her family and a bunch of gorillas attended her party.
Members of the PCTA Trail Gorillas made the trip to San Bernardino, California, to celebrate with Doris, who has been an anchor of the Southern California maintenance ... Read more
By Ben Barry, PCTA technical advisor
As a professional trail worker who got his start in the world of conservation corps, these programs have a special place in my heart. Young men and women from all over the country sign up for various programs in fields such as disaster relief, ... Read more
Chris Ryerson estimates that he’s spent about 650 days in the Sierra over the past seven years. It’s no wonder he’s gravitated to working in the trails he loves.
He recently became chief of the PCTA Trail Gorillas’ Section G, meaning that he coordinates projects in the area, scouts for ... Read more
By Dave Duncan
The Pacific Crest Trail follows a very scenic ridge between the Squaw Valley Ski Resort and the Old Donner Summit Road trailhead south of Interstate 80. Panoramic views of Granite Chief Wilderness and amazing spring wildflowers make this area a hiking favorite.
In this section, the PCT ... Read more
By Debi Rodriguez. Photos by George Soliman.
Not many things make me happier than volunteering on the PCT or at a PCTA event. Hanging out with cool people that share a passion for the trail is always fun and inspiring; and you can make great new friends.
Trail Skills College, ... Read more
Pacific Northwest PCT enthusiasts gathered in Seattle on Saturday to mingle with kindred hikers, horseback riders, volunteers and PCTA supporters. They talked to board members and staff about the trail, heard the latest news and celebrated what the PCTA has accomplished over the past year with the generous support of ... Read more
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