Long-time PCTA organizer, leader and trail maintainer Paul Martin Smith died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, following complications from cancer. He was 64.
Paul, PCTA’s 2009 Regional Trail Maintainer of the Year, led the Mid-Oregon Volunteers for many years. A PCTA volunteer since 2006, he was highly recognized for his unselfish ... Read more
We love you. Happy Valentine’s Day.
Chocolate is going on sale tomorrow.... Read more
Dear Friends of PCTA,
Each year the Pacific Crest Trail Association honors those who have given their time and energy to the Pacific Crest Trail, and continually seek to preserve and protect this international treasure. At this time, we invite you to nominate candidates for one of the Association’s annual ... Read more
It’s a winter tradition: shipping volunteer thank-you letters and rewards. Did you know that we’ve got a system of rewards? Beyond the satisfaction that comes with helping out, you can earn some pretty great things. Thanks for volunteering!
This tweet put a smile on our face:
OMG I just got
Korbi Thalhammer is a PCTA volunteer and will be thru-hiking this year. Before he leaves, Korbi will be helping out with various projects around our Sacramento office. You’ll see blog posts from him in the coming months. If you’d like to pitch him an idea, email it to [email protected]. I ... Read more
Free, accurate and detailed (1:31,680 scale or 1 inch to the 1/2 mile), Halfmile’s PCT Maps are an excellent choice. Print them yourself or bring the files to a print shop. They are not available in stores and are not for sale. Halfmile’s maps include notes on water sources, resupply ... Read more
Come celebrate the Wilderness Act’s 50th Anniversary!
We have a panel of experts to share the Forest Service perspectives of Wilderness, Trails, and the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act. Come hear:
Claire Lavendel, Pacific Northwest Region Director of Recreation, Lands, Minerals, Fred Way, Regional Trails and Dispersed... Read more
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