2010 Schedule of Events

Last update: Sunday, May 02, 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 4, 6, 7, and 8
8:00	Trail Maintenance Project SCA trail crews coordinated by PCTA maintain the trail we love...and they love to have help from others.	Site 9
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.	Pavilion
	Lunch on your own
1:30	PCT Water and Snow Report Meadow Ed and AsABat present the latest intelligence from the front lines	Pavilion
2:30	Wellness on the Trail - Meadow Mary	Site 71
3:00	Switchback's Superlight Gear and Backpacking Secrets Seminar	Site 22
4:00	Mental Health and Hiking	Pavilion
5:00-5:30	Dinner: Burritos	Site 15
6:30	One Pan Wonders with Dicentra One Pan Wonders author Dicentra serves up some good ideas about food and nutrition on the PCT.	Pavilion
7:30	Strider's Welcome	Site 15
8:00	PCT Video Shorts	Site 15
10:00	ALL-CAMP QUIET HOURS Hikers need their sleep.	Everywhere!
SATURDAY
6:00 am	Rides to the Border	In front of the Pavilion
7:30	Trail Maintenance Project	Site 9
7:30	Gear Contest Submissions	Site 15
7:30-4:30	Vendor tables open	Sites 4, 6, 7, and 8
8:00-8:45	Breakfast: Bagels by Dat (2005 hiker)
9:00	Mountain Lions and Their Safety - Winston Vickers	Pavilion
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 8
10:30	Mountaineering Skills - Ken Murray	Pavilion
11:00-2:00	Post Office open USPS will be on hand with a mobile post office so you can mail your bounce boxes up the trail and mail your unneeded gear home.	Site 4
12:00	Silent Auction winning bids announced	Site 8
	Lunch on your own
12:15	Forum Presentation: Pioneering Women of the PCT Panelists June Mulford (1959), Teddi Boston (1976), and Carolyn Burkhart (1976). Moderated by Barney and Sandy Mann (2007)	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
5:00-5:45	Dinner: Burgerama	Site 15
6:30	Bears, Food and Fire Safety Rangers from USFS and NPS explain the rules and the reasons behind them.	Pavilion
7:00	Gear Contest winners announced	Site 15
7:30	PCTA Presentation	Site 15
7:45	Hike the Hill Presentation	Site 15
7:50	1959: The First Thru-Ride of the PCT - June Mulford	Site 15
9:00	National Geographic documentary: The Pacific Crest Trail	Site 15
10:00	ALL-CAMP QUIET HOURS Rest up for an early start on Sunday.	Everywhere!
SUNDAY
6:00	Rides to the Border	In front of the Pavilion
6:30-7:45	Quick Breakfast	Site 15
8:00	Trail Maintenance Project	Site 9
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 4, 6, 7, and 8
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 7
PCTA Store Support the PCTA and get the guidebooks, maps, and PCT logo gear you need at the PCTA store.		Site 8
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. In addition, Tom Figueroa of Kennedy Meadows will offer Internet access.		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 and section hikers, and only five bucks for others.		Site 1
ADZPCTKO T-shirts for sale		Site 1
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 two convenient locations to serve you! At the registration desk (Site 1) By the restrooms