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WTA's History

WTA began as Signpost, a grassroots magazine started in 1966 by the late guidebook author Louise Marshall as a way for trail lovers in the Northwest to share their backcountry adventures and trail conditions.

From a grassroots magazine printed on a hand-cranked printing press in a red barn to the origin of our trail maintenance program 22 years ago, trace what's changed over the years, and what's stayed the same. Explore milestones in WTA'S history

An early Signpost edition, and Louise Marshall.
An early Signpost edition, and Louise Marshall.