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Nelson County Trail Daze

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:27:00 -0400

Nelson County Trail Daze
Saturday, June 1^st, 2013
Devils Backbone Brewing Company Basecamp
Exhibitors, Live Music, Local Beer, Local Food, & More!
Free entry & free camping for Thru Hikers
Shuttle available: Tye River @ 10:30 am
Reids Gap @ 11:30 am
Return shuttle available Sunday morning
www.nelsoncountytraildaze.com

APPALACHIAN TRAIL RESEARCH STUDY SEEKING PARTICIPANTS

Sun, 12 May 2013 23:08:00 -0400

An on-line survey is now available for an academic study which seeks to understand the value, meaning and therapeutic notions of the Appalachian Trail thru-hiking experience. All current and alumni thru-hikers are invited to participate. The study inquires into characteristics of a thru-hiker�s experience such as escapism, solitude, identity, perseverance, challenges, meaningful places, hospitality, community, connection to nature and spirituality.

Texas State University doctoral candidate Kathleen Seal is leading the study, which is titled �Value, Meaning and Therapeutic Notions of the Appalachian Trail�. The study is being conducted through the Department of Geography at Texas State University-San Marcos as a partial requirement for the fulfillment of

Annual Picnic Fixins for AT Hikers at Caledonia SP 5/18/2013

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:16:00 -0400

We'll be having our annual picnic for AT hikers set up trail side in Caledonia State Park on Saturday May 18th, 2013. Stop on by and see us for some hotdogs, snacks, (something other than granola for a change!), ice cold refreshments, and good conversation, all provided for free. We do this every year as an act of Christian service the weekend before the park concessions open. We should be set up by 10 AM and usually stay until 5 PM or whenever food runs out. Hope to see you there!

2013 Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community Festival

Fri, 10 May 2013 19:45:00 -0400

2nd annual Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community Festival, 01 June
http://duncannonatc.org/2013-datc-festival/

Shaw's Lodging is Open in Monson this year (2013)

Sun, 05 May 2013 17:30:00 -0400

I have been in contact Dick and Dawn from Shaw's Lodging in Monson ME. It seems that rumors have been going up the trail that they are closed this year. This is not true. Shaw�s will be open this season (2013) with all the services they have always offered. Shaw�s is for sale but they will still be hosting hikers this year.

Lost Camera in Hot Springs

Fri, 03 May 2013 21:06:00 -0400

I lost my Sony camera and case in Hot Springs North Carolina on Tuesday, April 30th. I had just taken two photos; one of downtown Hot Springs and one of the AT logo on the sidewalk. It has all of the photos I took during my thru hike attempt this year. Yes, I am ill. I have alerted the Bluff Mountain Outfitter. The camera looks similar to this photo, and was inside a black Sony case. I have placed a REWARD for the camera. Please alert me if you have seen or have this camera. nancy@wrcoffee.co m,
214.542.6645. Thank you, Nancy Baker

IPhone Found in Virginia

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:03:00 -0400

Do you know where your cell phone is? On April 22, 2013, a hiker found an iPhone on the AT near Virginia state route 606 in Bland County. The phone is in rough shape and might be beyond repair. Will mail. Leave a message at 276-794-9020 or contact Grammie Bear here.

Thread ignore listing added for donating members

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:19:00 -0400

We have added another feature currently only available for Donating Members.

Donating Members can now add threads to their ignore list. They will be able to accumulate up to 100 threads on their ignore listing. This amount can me raised later if we feel there is a need to. By doing this the thread will not show up anymore for you except when doing search results.

For donating members to add a thread to their ignore list you will open the thread and in the drop down for Thread Tools choose Add To Ignore List.

For Donating Members to review all threads on their ignore list or remove them from the ignore list, go to General Setting and click on Thread Ignore List.

The Mountain Goat outfitter in Hanover, NH closed

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:12:00 -0400

I received this from the manager of The Mountain Goat outfitter in Hanover, NH.

I was the manager of The Mountain Goat outfitter in Hanover, NH. We went out of business on March 30th. Unfortunately, the news about us having to close came after the publication of the 2013 ALDHA Companion and Awol's AT Guide.

The Post Office in town has been notified to hold packages marked "Hold for AT Hiker" if one is sent to the store through the postal service. I am deeply saddened by this sudden and inconvenient loss of the store. The Hanover Friends of the AT group is working to staunch the loss of services this closure threatens. I am contacting other outfitters to spread the word. Please note that The Mountain Goat in

UPDATE: US-441 Newfound Gap Road now open between Gatlinburg and Cherokee

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:34:00 -0400

Update: Newfound Gap Road (US-441) is now open. Great Smoky Mountain Association Official Announcement.

http://www.wbir.com/news/article/264...pnews|bc|large