Pennsylvania Hall on the campus of Gettysburg College.
The GATHERING
Gettysburg College
October 9-10, 2009
WHERE’S YOUR NEXT BIG TRAIL ADVENTURE? Find out at the Gathering of hikers and trail friends when it returns to Gettysburg College for 2009. It will be Columbus Day Weekend, Oct. 9, 10 and 11, with camping about 10 minutes away on a field used for battle re-enactments. The slide shows, workshops and other events lined up for the weekend will all have one thing in common: To help you decide where your next big trail adventure will be.
We hope to have a virtual tour Friday night of all the national scenic trails in this country, and on Saturday night Walkin’ Jim Stoltz will present his critically acclaimed multimedia show featuring images and songs from the nearly 30,000 miles of backpacking he has done since the 1970s. Add to that a wide variety of workshops during both Saturday and Sunday, and you should be able to get all the information and inspiration you need to tackle that next big trail, whether it’s along the Continental Divide, the far western ridgelines, the north country or elsewhere. Bill O’Brien is the coordinator for this year’s program, and he can use all the help he can get. You can reach Bill at gathering@aldha.org. Scott Wyatt is handling the facilities end of things.
Virtual tour of campus
Take a look at the Gettysburg College campus, which includes a link to a virtual tour provided by the school.
If you would like to share your experiences on a trail you have hiked, and you can relay key information to help others follow your footsteps, perhaps you should do a workshop at the Gathering.
If you want to do a workshop at this year’s Gathering, fill out this form and get it to the coordinators ASAP!
How to get where you’re going, from either the north or the south.
This is a PDF of the poster for the Gathering. Feel free to print out a few copies and post them where hikers will see them (but please don’t put them on the A.T. -- thanks!).
If you would like a brochure that you can print out in color, here’s where to get one. It includes a few details about the 2009 Gettysburg Gathering, directions to Gettysburg, important dates for hikers, key names and addresses, and a registration form.
A big reunion of your Trail Family and a thru-hikers’ homecoming — all rolled into one.
Trailhead
New Boots • Gathering • Grapevine • Springer Fever
A.T. Companion • Headlamp Material • Work Trips • Side Trails