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2010 Schedule of Events (Preliminary)

Last update: Sunday, January 10, 2010

Time Event Location
THURSDAY
8:00 pm Trail Jeopardy Pavilion
FRIDAY
6:00 am Rides to the Border

Each morning, hikers gather to catch a ride to the border for a (usually) pleasant one-day hike back to Lake Morena.

In front of the Pavilion
7:30-4:30 Vendor tables open Sites 20, 21, 44, 55
8:00 Trail Maintenance Project

PCT Trail Gorillas maintain the trail we love...and they love to have help from others.

Site 8
10:30 Desert Hiking Techniques

Matthew Long explains how to stay cool--and warm.

Pavilion
12:00 Flora and Fauna of the PCT - Christine Kudija

Learn why she's called Ceanothus.

Site 42
12:00-2:00 Post Office open

We set up a mobile post office so you can mail your bounce boxes up the trail and mail your unneeded gear home.

Site 55
  Lunch on your own  
1:30 PCT Water and Snow Report

Meadow Ed and AsABat present the latest intelligence from the front lines

Pavilion
4:00 First Aid on the Trail - Brian and Brenda Pavilion
5:00 Dinner prepared by PCT Alumni Site 15
6:30 Bears, Food and Fire Safety

Rangers from USFS and NPS explain the rules and the reasons behind them.

Pavilion
7:30 Strider's Welcome Site 15
8:00 PCT Video Shorts Site 15
10:00 ALL-CAMP QUIET HOURS

If you can't stand being quiet, head over to the cabins on the other side of the lake, and let the folks in the campground rest.

Everywhere!
SATURDAY
6:00 am Rides to the Border In front of the Pavilion
7:30 Trail Maintenance Project Site 8
7:30 Gear Contest Submissions Site 15
7:30-4:30 Vendor tables open Sites 20, 21, 44, 55
9:00 Mountain Lions and Their Safety - Winston Vickers  
10:00 - 11:30 Silent Auction

Cool gear and PCT memorabilia on sale, with proceeds going to support ADZPCTKO. Bidding closes at 11:30.

Site 14
10:30 Mountaineering Skills - Ken Murray Pavilion
12:00 Silent Auction winning bids announced Site 14
12:00-2:00 Post Office open

We set up a mobile post office so you can mail your bounce boxes up the trail and mail your unneeded gear home.

Site 55
  Lunch on your own  
12:15 Forum Presentation: Pioneering Women of the PCT

Moderated by Barney Mann

Pavilion
1:30 PCT Water and Snow Report

Encore presentation; see Friday at 1:30.

Pavilion
2:30 Gear Contest Site 14
4:00 Group Photos

We'll start by trying to cram everyone in, and then go back through the years until no thru hikers are left standing.

Lake Morena boulders
5:00 Dinner provided by ADZPCTKO Site 15
6:30 Food Ideas and Nutrition on the PCT

One Pan Wonders author Dicentra serves up some good ideas.

Pavilion
7:00 Gear Contest winners announced Site 15
8:00 Class of 2009 Photo DVD Site 15
10:00 ALL-CAMP QUIET HOURS

Make noise at the cabins on the other side of the lake -- but let the folks in the campground get a good night's sleep.

Everywhere!
SUNDAY
6:00 Sunday Sendoff Breakfast Prepared by the PCT Thru-Hiker Class of 2007 Site 15
6:00 Rides to the Border In front of the Pavilion
8:00 Trail Maintenance Project Site 8
THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND
Vendor Exhibits

See the latest ultralight gear from vendors including Six Moon Designs and ULA.

Vendors will be at their displays from about 7:30 to 4:30 Friday and Saturday.

Sites 20, 21, 44, and 55

Informational Displays

Representatives of the US Forest Service (from Sierra NF) and National Park Service (from Yosemite) will be on hand to answer your questions about food storage requirements, fire regulations, permits, and so on.

Site 56
PCTA Store

Support the PCTA and get the guidebooks, maps, and PCT logo gear you need at the PCTA store.

Site 19

Pirate's Roost

The inimitable Switchback will paint your tent stakes with fluorescent paint so you won't lose 'em, weigh your gear, and offer his patented SuperSecrets of Backpacking.

Site 22
PCT Bandana

The tradition continues: Gottago and the Class of 2002 have created a new PCT bandana. It's free for this year's thru hikers, section hikers, trail angels, and ADZ organizers, and only five bucks for others.

Site 13
ADZPCTKO T-shirts for sale Site 13
Hiker Box

Paw through other hikers' discards and find some great treasures. Get rid of the junk you found in your pack after the first 20 miles.

Site 22
Information Board

For latebreaking news and answers to common questions, check the Information Board, this year in three convenient locations to serve you!

  • At the first fork in the road (near site 18)
  • Where the trail from the south enters the campground (near site 33)
  • In the midst of this year's hikers (near site 72)