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Join A16 and PCT celebrity guests for a fun evening of all things PCT. Hang out with like-minded hikers, learn about the lightest-weight gear options, and get other PCT thru-hiking tips from people in the know.

• A special showing of the 2017 PCT Class Video, directed and edited by Juliana Chauncey
• PCT "Short" Film Fest curated by Ryan Christianson
• Meet Manufacturers' Reps including: Gossamer Gear, Darn Tough, Vasque, MSR, Western Mountaineering, Osprey & Big Agnes
• PCTA Map & Info Table
• Local craft beer & hard cider tasting 
• Light snacks
 

All attendees receive:
•  (1) free gear raffle ticket for awesome prizes from top outdoor gear brands (with opportunity to purchase more). Proceeds will go to the PCTA.
• (1) A16 Adventure Buck good for $10 off a purchase of $50 or more
• Silent auction. Proceeds will go to the PCTA.
 

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MEET CELEBRITY GUESTS & HOSTS

Shian 'Barrel Roll' Sung, Triple Crowner 
Barney 'Scout' Mann, Past PCTA Chair, PCT Author & Trail Angel Extraordinaire
Sandy 'Frodo' Mann, Trail Angel Extraordinaire
Tim McGuire, PCTA Board Member & Eagle Creek Director of Sales North America
Juliana Chauncey, 2017 PCT Class Video Director & Editor 
Liz Bergeron, PCTA Executive Director & CEO
Glen Van Peski, Founder & Chairman, Gossamer Gear
John D. Mead, Popcorn Kernel & A16 Trail Boss


MEET THE REPS
Gary Peterson: Managing Director of Western Mountainering
Bruce Horker: Deuter & Salomon
Troy Brydges: Vasque, MSR, Thermarest, Darn Tough, Gregory
John Drollinger: ExOfficio, Marmot, Lowa
Bryan Duncan: Osprey & Big Agnes
Katey Ford: Muir Energy

   GATHERING & SILENT AUCTION: 6:30 – 8:30pm
   PCT "SHORT" FILM FEST & CLASS VIDEO will begin showing at 7:30pm
   Friday, May 4, 2018:  A16 San Diego Store