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Bear canister requirements and protecting your food

WebFood storage canisters are required in parts of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Inyo, Sierra and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests, and in all of Yosemite, Desolation …

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The Trinity Divide Land Acquisition is a big leap toward protecting …

WebThe PCTA has been working to permanently protect every mile of the trail—and today, in a historic leap toward achieving this goal, we’re thrilled to announce that along …

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Reduce your chance of contracting communicable diseases

WebPreventable communicable diseases like norovirus and Covid-19 place unnecessary stress on first responders, search and rescue teams and hospital staff. Please don’t put yourself …

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So, you want to be a professional trail worker

Web2) Be fit, be ready. The best trail workers are those that show up to the trailhead mentally and physically fit for duty, carrying the necessary items for the …

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It’s time for action: taking care of your poop

WebDeposit solid human waste in catholes dug 6 to 8 inches deep, at least 200 feet (approximately 70 steps for the average adult) from water, camp and trails. Cover …

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New guidance for visiting the PCT during the summer of 2020: …

WebAs states modify their COVID-19 orders and move cautiously to reopen, the PCTA has published guidelines for staying safe on the PCT.Where local guidelines and stay-at …

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Honest talk about toilet paper and uncovered feces

WebUncovered feces, barely covered feces, and “toilet paper blooms” (loose TP) have become common sights. We all poop. It’s up to each of us to do so in a responsible manner that …

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PCT speed record is shattered twice

WebIn remarkable feats of endurance hiking, Josh Garrett and Heather “Anish” Anderson are reported to have broken the overall Pacific Crest Trail speed record this …

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Official health survey related to gastrointestinal illness on the PCT

WebThe San Bernardino County Department of Public Health has asked us to share a health survey related to reports of gastrointestinal illness on or near the PCT in …

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Board of Directors

WebJohn Remmers, Vice Chair and Treasurer. Retired Executive, Consumer Goods and Building Products. Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Joined board: 2021. First term expires: 2024. …

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204 Backcountry Nutrition Myths & Facts

Webv. April 13, 2017 Pacific Crest Trail Association Backcountry Nutrition Myths & Facts Answer Key (adapted from NOLS Backcountry Nutrition) 1. MYTH. You may need some protein …

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