Lauriep
05-03-2011, 22:44
On Saturday, May 7, ATC’s Visitor Center will celebrate the spring hiking season with events throughout the day. Festivities will feature an unveiling of new visitor center exhibits and displays, kids’ and Leave No Trace activities and stories from recent thru-hikers.
We're still looking for thru-hikers to participate in the Q&A session and story-telling session after Kevin Gallagher's 1:00 showing of his 5-minute film The Green Tunnel. We're also inviting hikers to set up their tents on the lawn beside ATC so visitors can view an array of different tents used by hikers.
EVENT OVERVIEW:
When:
May 7, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where:
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Visitor Center
799 Washington Street, Harpers Ferry, WV
SPECIAL EVENTS:
· 9:30 a.m. – A.T. Hike to the Virginia/West Virginia border on Loudoun Heights, led by Potomac A.T. Club volunteers (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 5 miles, strenuous)
· 10:00 a.m. – Unveiling of New Exhibits
· 11:00 a.m. – “Nitpacking Gear Inspection” – submit your overweight pack to be critiqued by experienced hikers with the goal of safely reducing your pack weight
· 1:00 – A.T. Short Film, The Green Tunnel, presented by director Kevin Gallagher, followed by thru-hiker Q&A and stories
· 2:30 – Bear Bag Throwing Challenge
· 4:00 – A.T. Short Film, The Green Tunnel, presented by director Kevin Gallagher
ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE DAY:
· New exhibits showcasing the Appalachian Trail (A.T.)
· A “Leave No Trace” treasure hunt
· Special appearance from “Crumbsnatcher” the Mouse
· Backpacker gear displays
· 1-day only, ATC membership special
· Temporary tattoos
Directions to the visitor center can be found at www.appalachiantrail.org or by contacting (304) 535-6331.
Hope you can join us!
Laurie P.
We're still looking for thru-hikers to participate in the Q&A session and story-telling session after Kevin Gallagher's 1:00 showing of his 5-minute film The Green Tunnel. We're also inviting hikers to set up their tents on the lawn beside ATC so visitors can view an array of different tents used by hikers.
EVENT OVERVIEW:
When:
May 7, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where:
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Visitor Center
799 Washington Street, Harpers Ferry, WV
SPECIAL EVENTS:
· 9:30 a.m. – A.T. Hike to the Virginia/West Virginia border on Loudoun Heights, led by Potomac A.T. Club volunteers (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 5 miles, strenuous)
· 10:00 a.m. – Unveiling of New Exhibits
· 11:00 a.m. – “Nitpacking Gear Inspection” – submit your overweight pack to be critiqued by experienced hikers with the goal of safely reducing your pack weight
· 1:00 – A.T. Short Film, The Green Tunnel, presented by director Kevin Gallagher, followed by thru-hiker Q&A and stories
· 2:30 – Bear Bag Throwing Challenge
· 4:00 – A.T. Short Film, The Green Tunnel, presented by director Kevin Gallagher
ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE DAY:
· New exhibits showcasing the Appalachian Trail (A.T.)
· A “Leave No Trace” treasure hunt
· Special appearance from “Crumbsnatcher” the Mouse
· Backpacker gear displays
· 1-day only, ATC membership special
· Temporary tattoos
Directions to the visitor center can be found at www.appalachiantrail.org or by contacting (304) 535-6331.
Hope you can join us!
Laurie P.