Join SCA and the Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) for a week of fun and service along the Pacific Crest Trail. The project will utilize SCA alumni’s trail building experience to provide much needed repair on sections of the Pacific Crest Trail. Come to renew your love for this wonderful National Scenic Trail or to build a new-found friendship.

Each crew will consist of eight SCA alumni led by a PCTA crew leader and other local site volunteers. The US Forest Service is funding this volunteer work crew through the PCTA and everything is provided, so your only expense is travel to the site!

August 2-9, 2008 - McCall Basin, Goat Rocks Wilderness, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA

Pack-in (with the assistance of stock) 8 miles to establish a backcountry camp in spectacular McCall Basin. This remote portion of the PCT has suffered the effects of neglect and erosion. The crew will take on a good variety of restoration work, including re-digging slipped tread, controlling drainage, building check dams with rock or log, and reconstructing switchbacks along several miles from McCall Basin spur to Elk Pass.

All tools, instruction, kitchen supplies, water supplies, and food and beverages will be provided during the trip. The only cost to you is your travel to the meeting site. Please bring sturdy work boots, long pants, long sleeves, rain gear, personal camping gear, sun protection, work gloves, and cold-weather gear with you.

If you are interested, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   with the location you wish to attend. Call 510.832.1966 x303 or email with any questions. Hope to see you on the trail.

The mission of the Pacific Crest Trail Association is to protect, preserve and promote the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as an internationally significant resource for the enjoyment of hikers and equestrians, and for the value that wild and scenic lands provide to all people. Zigzagging its way from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington the PCT boasts the greatest elevation changes of any of America's National Scenic Trails, allowing it to pass through six out of seven of North America's ecozones including high and low desert, old-growth forest and artic-alpine country. Indeed, the PCT is a trail of diversity and extremes. From scorching desert valleys in Southern California to rain forests in the Pacific Northwest, the PCT offers hikers and equestrians a unique, varied experience.