January 2026

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President's Logbook

By Jim Fetig • January 4, 2026
President's Logbook Jim Fetig

Hoodlums Overcome Government Shutdown Uncertainty to Work A.T. Sections

By Tom Moran • January 4, 2026
Hoodlums Overcome Government Shutdown Uncertainty to Work A.T. Sections By Tom Moran

Rehab in Sky Meadows State Park

By Daniel and Ellen Feer • January 4, 2026
Rehab in Sky Meadows State Park By Daniel and Ellen Feer

Generous Donation enables Reconstruction of the Deck at Merritt’s Mutton Top Cabin

By Mel Merritt • January 4, 2026
Generous Donation enables Reconstruction of the Deck at Merritt’s Mutton Top Cabin Article by Mel Merritt, Photos by Mary Jorgensen

Black Friday at Ivy Creek Hut

By Pam Heinrich • January 4, 2026
Black Friday at Ivy Creek Hut By Pam Heinrich

Member Profile: Sabra Staley

By Lee Howard • January 4, 2026
Member Profile: Sabra Staley By Lee Howard

PATC Welcomes New Communications Supervisor, Matt Waurio

By Matt Waurio • January 4, 2026
PATC Welcomes New Communications Supervisor, Matt Waurio

What on Earth?

By Raymond Barbehenn • January 4, 2026
"What on Earth?" Article by Ray Barbehenn. Photos by David Cox and Ray Barbehenn

What's that Ice?

By Richard Stromberg • January 4, 2026
What's that Ice? Article and Photos by Richard Stromberg

Keep Calm and Read On: Take Two

By Wayne Limberg • January 4, 2026
Keep Calm and Read On: Take Two By Wayne Limberg

SNP Trail ISO Co-Maintainer – Lower Pass Mountain

By Tom Moran • January 4, 2026
SNP Trail ISO Co-Maintainer – Lower Pass Mountain By Tom Moran

🔥 Back in Stock: Our Best-Selling Fleece Jacket! 🔥


PATC Logo Fleece Jacket from Small to XLarge — the fan-favorite fleece jacket is finally back!
Perfect for cozy layering, chilly days, and effortless style. Don’t wait — these sold out fast last year, and they won’t last long this time either!


👉 Grab yours while they’re here! Free shipping ends soon.


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Check out our latest list of volunteer opportunities. These include hands-on, dirt-under-your-nails trail work, to working behind a screen from the comfort of your home. No matter what your skill set is, we'd love to have you join our team of incredible volunteers.