The Mt. Hood Chapter would like to invite you all to join us for an evening of celebrating the PCT on Monday, November 7th, 7:30 p.m. at the Powell's Books on Hawthorne, 3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland. For readings from the two-volume Pacific Crest Trailside Reader that pulls together nearly 100 stories from contemporary hiker/writers, historical journals, and classic environmental authors.  The stories capture the diversity of people and experiences found along the 2,650 miles of the PCT . . . from getting lost or found, encounters with animals, enduring extremes of weather, and provide a taste of the culture and history of the trail.

 Area contributors including Mark Larabee (editor of the Pacific Crest Trail Association publication "The Communicator" and former journalist for The Oregonian), Carolyn "Sweet Goat Mama", and Lynn Wunische will join book editor, Rees Hughes, in reading their stories from the anthology. If you are a thru-hiker, a section hiker, a day hiker or an arm chair hiker, join us for this evening of laughter, reflection, and celebration around this premier National Scenic Trail.

These are their stories in the anthology:

Mark Larabee, "Measuring Time on the Pacific Crest Trail"

Carolyn Eddy, "The Old Gal and Sweet Goat Mama Hike the PCT"

Lynn Wunische, "Gift from the Trail"

Rees Hughes, "Walking in 5-7-5”

Hope you can make it out for a great evening!

Tammy Turner

Volunteer Coordinator

Mt. Hood Chapter, PCTA