How difficult can signs be? The mission of the Pacific Crest Trail Association is to protect, preserve and promote the Pacific Crest Trail as an international enjoyment for hikers, tourist, and all people of the world. But a major problem are the signs. In 2012 a PCTA member donated $5,000 to help improve the PCT. Jennifer Tripp, PCTA trail operations manager, had the job of collecting orders for new signs. She completed this mission, now the question is, “How hard could it be to order signs?”. Jennifer felt this process would be easy but it was quite difficult. Spelling out the PCT’s name are prohibited. So instead they created triangular PCT logo marker. The markers are called “reassurance” markers because, if you are standing at a trail junction (or confusing spot), you should be able to see a marker in either direction and this will put you back the trail. Kate Beardsley, a volunteer led the massive effort to install these signs in all locations. Kate and her crew a
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