By Dave Hobbs
I was thrilled to be accepted for a stint as a volunteer trail maintenance worker for a September project in the Goat Rocks Wilderness of the PCT two years ago. What a dream vacation! Admittedly, the drive from Seattle was a bit tedious, but isn’t that true ... Read more
By Ron Goodwin
The Mount Hood Chapter of the PCTA had their annual celebration at Gifford Pinchot National Forest headquarters on Feb. 7. About 120 people attended to honor the 400 volunteers for their 15,600 hours contributed in 2014 – more than doubling the number of volunteer hours contributed in ... Read more
What better way is there to say “thank you” for a record-setting season than to have a party? Volunteers from PCTA’s Seattle-area chapter, the North 350 Blades, along with the Backcountry Horsemen of Washington and the Washington Trails Association, gathered at the Pyramid Brewery on Nov. 1 to celebrate their ... Read more
The Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue Helicopter Rescue Team is an “all hazard” response team conducting 80+ missions a year throughout Washington state. Operating primarily on the northern end of the trail, they perform multiple rescues of PCT hikers each year. We deeply appreciate the work of the team ... Read more
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Please read this important information about camping within North Casacdes National Park. It was provided by our partners, the wilderness rangers at North Cascades National Park. For general information, see the North Cascades National Park permit page and our PCT permit page.... Read more
When: Saturday, September 27, 2014
Where: The Hoyt Arboretum, Stevens Pavilion in Portland, Oregon
Come let the Caretakers & Crew Leaders feed you! Meet new folks & catch up with trail crew friends.
We supply: hot dogs/bratwurst, ... Read more
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See you on Thunder Island near Cascade Locks, Oregon!
On Saturday morning, before the main festivities, be sure to join us for Bridge Walk!... Read more
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