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61-Year-Old Hiker Found Dead After Missing on Pacific Crest Trail
A 61-year-old man who went missing on the Pacific Crest Trail near Fuller Ridge Trailhead last weekend was found dead in a ravine on Wednesday, authorities confirmed. Chula Vista resident...
Shelly Fire Prompts Closures Along Pacific Crest Trail
The Shelly Fire, currently raging in Klamath National Forest, has grown to an alarming 8,285 acres with zero containment as of July 10. This aggressive blaze now threatens the PCT,...
Search Underway for Missing PCT Hiker Amidst California Heat Wave
UPDATED 7/11, 2 p.m. MT: The Fowler-O'Sullivan Foundation reported that the family of Mr. Kim confirmed he was found deceased yesterday. No official updates have been released from the sheriff's
PCT Hiker Missing for Over 2 Months, Authorities Begin Search
Authorities are seeking information from the PCT community about a missing thru-hiker, identified as Robert Budinski, who was last seen on April 15 at the base of Black Mountain Road...
New App Offers Real-Time PCT Closure Updates
In a significant development for PCT thru-hikers, the Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) has launched a free smartphone app and website designed to keep hikers informed in real time about
17 Years, 8,000 Hikers: Trail Angels Scout and Frodo Retire from PCT Hosting
Seventeen years ago, Barney "Scout" and Sandy "Frodo" Mann welcomed a group of Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers into their San Diego home for the first time, offering a place to...
Biden Expands San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Along Pacific Crest Trail
In a massive win for conservation, President Biden announced earlier this month the expansion of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument outside of Los Angeles, California. Originally designated
Thru-Hikers: Limited Access to Mammoth Lakes From Red’s Meadow in 2024
Ongoing construction will limit road access to the popular JMT and PCT trail town of Mammoth Lakes from Red's Meadow Resort in 2024. This year, JMT and PCT thru-hikers should...
Grizzlies To Be Reintroduced in North Cascades: What It Means for the PCT
Washington's North Cascades region is set to welcome back a long-lost resident: the grizzly bear. Grizzlies were eradicated from the region in the 20th century. The National Park Service and...
Cool Job Alert: Get Paid To Hike the PCT in 2025
Hikers normally have to budget carefully to afford a long section or thru-hike — but what if your trek could pay for itself? Carson City, NV tourism board Visit Carson...