The magazine of the PCTA, the Pacific Crest Trail Communicator is a full-color publication containing news, features, volunteer opportunities, columns about trail lore and more. It is published four times a year and is mailed free of charge to PCTA members. A fifth issue, the cherished PCTA calendar is mailed in October.

If you have questions about receiving your Communicator magazine, please contact Jennifer Stockton, philanthropy manager at (916) 285-1855 or [email protected] She’s happy to sort out address changes and the like.

Call for submissions

Our members are encouraged to submit PCT-related letters, news, features, and photos to be considered for publication. Email Editor Mark Larabee at [email protected] or call him at 503-880-5987 with your ideas.

Favorite articles

We love making the magazine and we hope that you like it. We occasionally post a selection of articles from the magazine for you to read online. Here they are. Enjoy!