2010 Appalachian Trail Celebration and Backpacking Clinic

[Speer Carrier]

Saturday and Sunday, March 6-7, 2010.

The Lodge lower lobby, Amicalola Falls State Park.

Saturday, starts at 9:00 with these presentations scheduled:
9:00 GATC on trail maintenance
10:00 Gene Espy
11:00 J.R. Tate
1:00 Bill Walker
2:00 Diane and Connie Ward
3:00 David Miller
4:00 Laurie and Richard Potteiger
5:00 Benton McKaye Trail Association
7:00 animals found on the AT

Sunday, starts at 9:00
9:00 Q&A about gear and hiking
10:00 presentation by Anti Gravity Gear
11:00 presentation by REI
1:00 presentation by La Luna
2;00 Winton Porter
3:00 Leave no Trace discussion
4:00 safe water discussion

[SGT Rock]

I've never been to one. What are they like?

[Speer Carrier]

I've never been to one either Rock. Another GATC trail maintainer and I are going to be working with some nursing students on the Saturday date on a section of trail in the park. I picked up the flyer for the event while up there the other day to lay out the work to be done. It sounds like it could be fun and informative. By-the-way, all the programs are free.

[Speer Carrier]

Oh, and the flyer says for more information call: 706-265-1969

[Maddog]

i went to the one last year..it was fun and informative and i met some really cool people. i would go again this year, but i'll be too busy thru-hiking! woo hoo! 3 days to go!!!:D:banana:D

[SGT Rock]

Congrats. And good luck.