Blog Posts of the Pacific Northwest Trail Association

PNTA Works on Pasayten

August 3, 2018

#backcountryhorsemenofwashington, #diamondcreekfire, #okanoganwenatcheenationalforest, #pacificnorthwesttrail, #pasaytenwilderness, #trailwork, #volunteers, #washingtontrailsassociation

Restoring the Pacific Northwest Trail in the Pasayten Wilderness after last year’s Diamond Creek Fire is a priority for the Association and our partners in 2018. Nearly 100 miles of the PNT falls within the 531,000-acre Wilderness, a highlight of the trail in Washington which offers the longest roadless stretch of the National…

Forest Service Publishes PNT Fact Sheet

July 16, 2018

#conservation, #faq, #forestservice, #longdistancehiking, #nationalscenictrail, #pacificnorthwesttrail, #publiclands, #recreation, #thruhiking

Do you have questions about the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail (PNT)? The Pacific Northwest Trail Association has a long-standing partnership with the US Forest Service in the management of the Pacific Northwest Trail. As the lead agency responsible for the administration of the PNT, the Forest Service is responsible for providing trailwide coordination,…

Thru-hiker Gives Back

July 14, 2018

#colvillenationalforest, #pacificnorthwesttrail, #thru-hike, #trailwork, #washington, Volunteer

After thru-hiking the Pacific Northwest Trail from end-to-end last year, Christian “Blues Clues” Frey returned to the PNT for his Fourth of July holiday, not to hike the trail, but to lend a hand with maintaining it. Thoughtful and unassuming, Christian earned the trail name, Blues Clues for his ability to reunite other thru-hikers…

Significant Wildfire Potential in 2018

July 14, 2018

#backpacking, #leavenotrace, #pacificnorthwesttrail, #prepare, #thruhiking, Wildfire

If NICC forecasts prove to be accurate, fire danger ratings could become elevated across the Pacific Northwest Trail this year. Areas from the Rocky Mountains to the North Cascades are expected to have “significant wildfire potential.” Yet, with a few basic precautions, elevated fire danger does not have to lead to a wildfire. Although wildfires caused by lightning…

President Obama signs the Omnibus Public Lands Act of 2009

10 Year Legislative Anniversary of the Pacific Northwest Trail

April 30, 2018

#advocacy, #anniversary, #findyourtrail, #history, #nationalscenictrail, #pacificnorthwesttrail, #pacificnorthwesttrail #swiftcreek #buildingabetterPNT

10 years ago today, legislation was introduced to both houses of Congress, which led to the designation of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail. Though the history of the Pacific Northwest Trail extends back to the early 1970’s, the journey through Congress that culminated in the Trail’s designation as a national scenic trail began on…

Take Action – Improve Section 7

April 9, 2018

#advocacy, #building it better, #middleforkroute, #mtbakersnoqualmienf, #pacificnorthwesttrail, #Section 7, #washingtondnr, #whitesalmonroute

The Pacific Northwest Trail tours some of the most outstanding public lands in Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Yet, many PNT visitors avoid large stretches of the trail in Washington’s Skagit and Whatcom Counties, home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world. Scenic beauty is not the problem, it’s the route of…

2018 Bellingham Ruck

April 8, 2018

#aldhawest, #backpacking, #findyourtrail, #gear, #pacificnorthwesttrail, #prepare, Ruck

Each year, the American Long Distance Hiking Association-West brings together a diverse group of hikers for a series of fun backpacking clinics, called “Rucks” across the Western States. New for the 2018 season, ALDHA-West and the Pacific Northwest Trail Association formed a partnership to host the first-ever Ruck in Northwest Washington. The mission of ALDHA-West…

Meet the 2018 Groundskeepers

February 28, 2018

#groundskeepers, #leaveitbetter, #lnt, #pacificnorthwesttrail, #packitout

Inspired by the Packing It Out team, Granite Gear’s Grounds Keepers Program was created to inspire others to value our outdoor areas and pack out trash as they hike along. Every Grounds Keeper has previously completed a thru-hike or various section hikes, has a passion for Leave No Trace ethics, is strong in mind and…

Winter Trips on the Pacific Northwest Trail

February 28, 2018

#glaciernationalpark, #olympicnationalpark, #pacificnorthwesttrail, #snowshoeing, #wintertrips, #XCskiing

Did you know? You can find a great trip somewhere on the Pacific Northwest Trail in any season. Low-elevation sections of trail, like those in the temperate Puget Sound, can be hiked any time of year. For those prepared for snow travel, there are opportunities to #GetOutside and enjoy skiing, snowshoeing, and backcountry camping along…

Update: Baker to Bellingham Planning

February 28, 2018

#buildingabetterpnt, #mtbakersnoqualmienf, #pacificnorthwesttrail, #washingtondnr

Above: A hiker follows the congressional route of the PNT on DNR lands near Mount Josephine. Over 300 concerned citizens, including PNTA staff and members, joined Washington DNR to review maps, watch presentations, and submit comments at two community meetings as part of the ongoing Baker to Bellingham recreation planning process this February. With…

PNT in the Pasayten Wilderness Identified as a Priority Area by USDA

February 28, 2018

#okanoganwenatcheenationalforest, #pacificnorthwesttrail, #pasaytenwilderness, #trailwork, BoundaryTrail

In a USDA press release, the Methow Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest was named one of 15 national trail maintenance priority areas by Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. Over 90 miles of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail falls within the selected portions of the Methow Ranger District within the Pasayten Wilderness, a…

Best Films on the Pacific Northwest Trail

February 28, 2018

#backpacking, #findyourtrail, #nationalscenictrail, #pacificnorthwesttrail, #thruhiking

With the Pacific Northwest Trail buried under heavy snow and with some mountain roads blocked by avalanche debris, thru-hiking season is still months away. Until then, here is a collection of some of our favorite videos about the trail made by PNT thru-hikers. We hope they help inspire you to #findyourtrail in 2018. This assortment…

PNTA Works on Pasayten

Forest Service Publishes PNT Fact Sheet

Thru-hiker Gives Back

Significant Wildfire Potential in 2018

10 Year Legislative Anniversary of the Pacific Northwest Trail

Take Action – Improve Section 7

2018 Bellingham Ruck

Meet the 2018 Groundskeepers

Winter Trips on the Pacific Northwest Trail

Update: Baker to Bellingham Planning

PNT in the Pasayten Wilderness Identified as a Priority Area by USDA

Best Films on the Pacific Northwest Trail

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