View Full Version : Maybe a 2013 early Meet & Greet
Cherokee Bill
05-18-2012, 19:15
Just an idea, one that I do not think has taken place before!
What about a "Meet & Greet" for the Class of 2013, sometime during mid 2 late summer, somewhere along the AT.
I realize, some folks will live to far away, and that work, etc., will prevent some percentage from attending, but heck, just an idea.
We could meet one another, form a bond early and disucss our planned upcoming Thru :banana
Live_for_hiking
05-19-2012, 00:15
Good idea.
I'd recommend picking a day and time and confirming if a handful of hikers commit to the meet and greet. My availability is pretty variable.... but I'd go if able.
Good idea
I would suggest the Delaware Water Gap bc it's a real easy place to get to using public transit from NYC and NYC is a real easy place to get to from anywhere
The ALDHA Gathering held in Athens, WV this October 12-14 is just what you are looking for. Every year there are a dozen or more future thruhikers attending. Centrally located this year and always a great event for hikers.
http://www.aldha.org/gathring.htm
Cherokee Bill
05-19-2012, 07:04
The ALDHA Gathering held in Athens, WV this October 12-14 is just what you are looking for. Every year there are a dozen or more future thruhikers attending. Centrally located this year and always a great event for hikers.
http://www.aldha.org/gathring.htm
IMO the crowd here would over-shadow the meaning of our get together. The crowd would just be too large! I will contact our local AT club to see if they would be interested in hosting and/or assisting in this Meet & Greet.
There in spirit....
Good idea for those able to go.
Bit far for me I'm sorry.
Gray Blazer
06-01-2012, 07:47
There in spirit....
Good idea for those able to go.
Bit far for me I'm sorry.
C'mon. Perth isn't even halfway around the world.
Live_for_hiking
06-01-2012, 08:37
Perhaps somebody more technically savy than me could Skype you via their phone! Of course, you are nearly one day ahead of us so we'd have to take that into consideration .....
atmilkman
06-01-2012, 09:58
I'll vote good idea also. How about somewhere around the halfway point. How about Harpers Ferry. Could hang out around the ATC for a bit, do some pic taking and go from there. Could wind up being a really cool time. Just my thoughts.
Feral Nature
06-08-2012, 13:58
Too far :(
Slow n' Steady
06-09-2012, 08:33
If you want to see the White Mountains, I'm in!
SawnieRobertson
06-09-2012, 14:00
The ALDHA Gathering held in Athens, WV this October 12-14 is just what you are looking for. Every year there are a dozen or more future thruhikers attending. Centrally located this year and always a great event for hikers.
http://www.aldha.org/gathring.htm
Excellent suggestion. It has been done before (2003) with awesome results.--Kinnickinic
Jeremy hess
06-09-2012, 14:27
After injury on 2012 thru going in 2013 awesome idea count me in
Subsammich
06-15-2012, 07:32
Harpers Ferry you could count me in for! I plan on doing some trail magic to increase my luck anyways!
buzz48843
06-15-2012, 19:41
I think it is a great idea -- I will come if it works out with my job!
rockvalve
06-26-2012, 10:24
This is an awesome idea, I would be in for DWG or points north!
Rufio_Chellybo
07-06-2012, 10:43
Just give me a when and where and i'll try!
LadybugPicnic
07-07-2012, 20:55
I'd certainly love to, but I live in Cali so it's a bit far for me - guess I'll just have to meet and greet you all on the trail next year... ;)
YOLO-ASU
08-09-2012, 21:27
Anyone want to meet up in or around Boone, North Carolina?
Thomas Mackay
08-16-2012, 16:37
I'd be in for Harpers Ferry and/or ALDHA.
SCGamecock
08-16-2012, 18:24
Anybody going to be at the ALDHA Gathering in Oct, let me know. I'll be there. Driving down from Canada.
buzz48843
08-16-2012, 19:38
I will be there with a friend from Michigan!
Anybody going to be at the ALDHA Gathering in Oct, let me know. I'll be there. Driving down from Canada.
HikerMom58
08-17-2012, 10:02
Hey, If I'm around and can make it to this meet & greet, I would love to meet all the 2013 hikers. I'm a trail angel in Central VA. When you all come through Daleville, you will have everything you need, right here. It's lil bit of a walk to the P.O. I could assist with a ride, if needed. If you need to go to Walmart, I could help you out there. If I can get a sense of where you guys are on the trail- I will alert the Roanoke Trail Angel Club to set something up, at a good location, for you. I hope you can all get together.. love this idea! :)
ATMountainTime
08-17-2012, 10:06
id be in for it.
SawnieRobertson
08-17-2012, 10:36
Well, I will definitely be at The Gathering. I am easy to identify, but I wonder about you.
Charlestonyankee
08-20-2012, 17:13
Sounds interesting I would be interested depending on dates.
RedRunnerJumper
08-27-2012, 07:52
Depending on dates and where, you can count me in.
EriKelly
12-08-2012, 07:05
im up in nh but this sounds good