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Appalachian Trail Short Film Festival

Saturday, January 28th, 2012
Over the course of the next several months, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s (ATC) Visitor Center will host a variety of events to raise awareness about the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) as well as the ATC.

All events are open to the public, free of charge, and will be held at the ATC’s Visitor Center, located at 799 Washington St., Harpers Ferry, WV.

The first event of the new year will be the A.T. Short Film Festival. Scheduled for February 11th, the festival is a compilation of short films taken on or about the A.T. If you have a video, or know of a video that you think should be included, you can email a link to: info@appalachiantrail.org by February 1st.

To see the ATC's entire list of events, please click here.

One other AT event of note, but not taking place in Harpers Ferry, is the 2012 Dahlonega Trail Fest in Dahlonega, GA. The event, which celebrates spring on Springer Mountain and the height of the thru hiker NOBO season, takes places from March 16-18. The Fest will include workshops for long distance hikers/thru hikers, day hikers, outdoor enthusiasts, informational workshops and booths by government and outdoor user groups, films, music, vendors, and guided trips to area trails and outdoor venues. Camping will be available as well as AT shuttles. You can check out the website for information on the 2011 Festival and news of the 2012 event.


Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com

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Appalachian Trail Ridgerunners to Educate Visitors About Trail Maintenance and Safety

Friday, June 3rd, 2011
On June 17th and July 22nd, at 1 p.m., ridgerunners from the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) will speak to visitors at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s (ATC) Visitor Center, located in Harpers Ferry, WV, about the role ridgerunners play in maintaining the Appalachian Trail (A.T.). In the course of a year, ridgerunners interact with tens of thousands of Trail visitors, educating them on how to minimize their impact on the A.T.

“The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is proud to be able to offer this unique experience to our visitors” said Laurie Potteiger, Information Services Manager at the ATC. “Our goal is to educate hikers so that we are able to preserve the natural beauty of the Appalachian Trail for years to come”.

Ridgerunners Faren MacDonald and Brian Winnett will explain their role in protecting the A.T. as well as inform visitors on what they can do to help in the preservation of the Trail. They will be sharing such topics as using already impacted campsites, carrying gas stoves as opposed to making fires, and keeping hiking groups to a reasonable number.

Ridgerunners will also highlight some of the best area hikes as well as provide tips on general safety while on the A.T., including effective food storage in bear country or various campfire policies.

Location for the event is at the ATC Visitor’s Center at 799 Washington St. in Harpers Ferry, WV

For more information about the ridgerunner event, please contact David Tarasevich at 304-535-2200 x116 or dtarasevich@appalachiantrail.org.


Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com

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Appalachian Trail Conservancy plans celebration Of Hiking Season

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
On Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Visitor Center in Harpers Ferry, WV will celebrate the spring hiking season. May marks the arrival of northbound thru-hikers from Georgia and an upswing in day-hikers and overnight hikers out to enjoy the milder temperatures. Festivities will feature an official unveiling of new visitor center exhibits and displays, kids’ and Leave No Trace activities, and stories from recent thru-hikers. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

• New exhibits showcasing the Appalachian Trail (A.T.)
• A “Leave No Trace” treasure hunt
• Bear-bag throwing challenge
• Special appearance from “Crumbsnatcher” the Mouse
• A.T. movie, The Green Tunnel, presented by director Kevin Gallagher
• Backpacker gear displays
• Trail stories of recent thru-hikers
• Q&A session with 2,000-milers
• 1-day only, ATC membership special
• Temporary tattoos
• A.T. hike to the Virginia/West Virginia border on Loudoun Heights, led by Potomac A.T. Club volunteers

For more information, please click here.


Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com

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