ROUNDUP: 6 Traction Devices for Fast Footing
Spring may be in the air, but winter is still in the mountains. This past season, the West Coast experienced record snowfall. Some regions in …
ROUNDUP: 5 Filters for Clean Drinking
When it comes to drinking water in the backcountry, you can never be too careful. There are some nasty bugs and viruses that inhabit mountain …
Welcome to … Spring?
In typical Northwest fashion, we ushered in spring of this year under chilly, gray skies with scattered showers and snow still falling across the Cascade Range and Pacific …
We’re Bringing Oregon’s PCT to You!
This spring, we’re touring the Northwest to showcase the new guidebook, Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon. We’ll be appearing at bookstores, gear shops, hiking …
ROUNDUP: 5 Socks That Go the Extra Mile
It wasn’t that long ago that socks were about as technologically advanced as bleached cotton. They covered your feet, provided a bit of insulation and …
Q&A with PCTA’s Mark Larabee, Part I
At his core, PCT Communicator editor Mark Larabee is an outdoor lover. He plainly admits that he would rather be out hiking, rock climbing, bicycling or playing …