2009 Poster
The Gathering at Gettysburg
The Gathering is heading back to Gettysburg College for 2009. Visit the Gathering page for some of the details we've posted so far. And if you would like to put on a workshop, see how to get yourself in the program. Click on image at right for an 8.5-by-11-inch poster you can print out and post for hikers to see (but not on the trail, thanks!)




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.
ALDHA logo Members get together each fall
for the Gathering, where folks
share their experiences through
workshops and slides. In 2009, it
will be at Gettysburg College, Pa.,
Oct. 9, 10 and 11. If you want
to find out more, check back
as we post details here.


T-SHIRTS are for sale, along with other items! . . . . Order here

Cyber Boots
We’ll point you in the right direction if you’re new to this site. See what’s new as of June 9.
The Gathering
The 28th annual Gathering will be Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 9-11, 2009, at Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pa.
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.





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