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John O’Mahoney, 1946-2008
Our longtime recording secretary, John O’Mahoney, has passed away after a battle with lung cancer. He volunteered to take minutes at the 1999 Gathering in Hanover, N.H., when no one else was able to, and he cheerily took on the job for the next several years, finally stepping down at last fall’s Gathering in Gettysburg. He was one of two people to whom the 2008 ALDHA Directory was dedicated. He organized two of our Gatherings in Hanover, and after the first one, was caught in a rare speechless moment when we presented him with a “game ball” -- a baseball signed by board members on behalf of ALDHA thanking him for his work. A die-hard Yankees fan, Navy veteran of Vietnam, Boy Scout volunteer, retired cop, scion of a legendary Wyoming senator, proud family man and one of ALDHA’s biggest boosters, John will be sorely missed. We are putting together an online tribute to “JohnO” and welcome all contributions, thoughts, photos, etc. Send them to us at aldha@aldha.org.

Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association

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.
Members get together each fall
for the Gathering, where folks
share their experiences through
workshops and slides. In 2007, it
will be held for the first time ever
at Gettysburg, Pa. If you want
to find out more, check back
as we post details here.

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Cyber Boots
We’ll point you in the right direction if you’re new to this site. See what’s new as of March 16.
The Gathering
The 26th annual Gathering will kick off on Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 5-7, 2007, at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania.

Trail Grapevine
Drop your pack at our Cyber Lean-to for trail-related news, register entries and trail fun.
Springer Fever
What is it? Questions from folks who have the itch; advice from those who’ve already scratched.

Thru-Hikers’ Companion
The 14th edition of the “Appalachian Trail Thru-hikers’ Companion” is now available from the ATC’s Ultimate Trail Store.
Headlamp material
Several ALDHA members have published books about the trail that are worth checking out.

ALDHA Work Trips
Isn’t it about time you offered to help maintain some of the trails you’ve been hiking?
Side Trails
Links to other Web sites related to the A.T., like our sister organization, ALDHA West.

Want to join ALDHA? Follow the blue blaze to membership information

HOW ABOUT A COPY OF OUR BROCHURE? Click here!

For an Index of items on the ALDHA Web page, click here for an outline.

E-mail comments, suggestions, etc., to aldha @ aldha.org

Cyber Boots We’ll point you in the right direction if you’re new to this site. See what’s new as of March 16.	The Gathering The 26th annual Gathering will kick off on Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 5-7, 2007, at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania.
Trail Grapevine Drop your pack at our Cyber Lean-to for trail-related news, register entries and trail fun.	Springer Fever What is it? Questions from folks who have the itch; advice from those who’ve already scratched.
Thru-Hikers’ Companion The 14th edition of the “Appalachian Trail Thru-hikers’ Companion” is now available from the ATC’s Ultimate Trail Store.	Headlamp material Several ALDHA members have published books about the trail that are worth checking out.
ALDHA Work Trips Isn’t it about time you offered to help maintain some of the trails you’ve been hiking?	Side Trails Links to other Web sites related to the A.T., like our sister organization, ALDHA West.