The group shot of the ALDHA Gathering, 2011
(Click to open high-resolution version for downloading. Credit: Dean Clark)
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The Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association began in 1983 as an off-trail family of fellow hikers who've all shared similar experiences, hopes and dreams on the Appalachian Trail and other trails. Membership in this nonprofit group is open to all. |
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Members get together each fall for the Gathering, where folks share their experiences through workshops and slides. In 2011, it was at MCLA, the college in North Adams, Mass., Oct. 7-9. To find out more, please visit the Gathering page. |
 Cyber BootsWe'll point you in the right direction if you're new to this site, or even if you're an old pro. See WHAT'S NEW as of Jan. 6 |
The Gathering The 30th anniversary Gathering was held Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 7-9, 2011, at the College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, Mass. A wrapup will be posted soon. |
 The NEW ALDHA StoreT-shirts, vests, jackets and ballcaps, all with our logo, as well as neck wallets, patches, bumper stickers and other items are for sale in the newly revamped ALDHA Store. |
Trail Grapevine Drop your pack at our Cyber Lean-to for trail-related news, past issues of "The Long Distance Hiker" newsletter, resolutions and meetings minutes. |
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Thru-Hikers' Companion The 18th edition of the "Appalachian Trail Thru-hikers' Companion" is now available from the ATC's Ultimate Trail Store as well as online for members and nonmembers alike. |
ALDHA Work Trips Find out about plans that are in the works for the 2011 program year regarding ALDHA work trips, your chance to give something back to the trail. |
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Headlamp material Several ALDHA members have published books about the trail or other long-distance hiking experiences that are worth checking out. |
Side Trails Links to other Web sites related to the A.T., like our sister organization, ALDHA West, and dates of other trail festivals. |
Need to CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS? Just e-mail us a note at membership@aldha.org HOW ABOUT A COPY OF OUR BROCHURE? Click here! Become a FRIEND OF ALDHA on FACEBOOK HERE
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ALDHA Coordinator Mike Wingeart Assistant Coordinator Kent Wilson Treasurer T. Scott Dowling Recording Secretary Sue Spring Membership Secretary Robert Sylvester Gathering Program Coordinator Kip Redick Gathering Facilities Coordinator Janet Hensley Gathering Campsite Coordinator Noel DeCavalcante Companion Editor Robert Sylvester Newsletter Editor Mike Cunningham Work Trip Coordinator Randy Anderson Merchandise Coordinator T. Scott Dowling Webmaster Bill O'Brien |
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