Impact Stories

Bringing Along Children Adds New Dimension to Hikes

Jennifer Havener takes her 9-month-old son, Barrett, on a hike

The beauty, peace and challenges of the Pacific Crest Trail provide opportunities for bonding with family, instilling a love for nature in the littlest hikers, and much more. Read More

Trail Skills Colleges Provide Expert Training and New Friendships

Tahoe Trail Skills College participants in a crosscut saw course

Each year, the the Pacific Crest Trail Association hosts a series of free weekend events as part of our Trail Skills College program. Read more to see how the support of donors like you has helped programs like Trail Skills College evolve into a series of transformative events that leave lasting impacts. Read More

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