The 2013 Appalachian Trail
Thru-Hikers’ Companion is here!
The print version of the 20th edition of the Companion is in the mail
for all those who already ordered a copy, and is available
for sale and immediate delivery for all new orders, from either
the ATC Ultimate Trail Store or the The ALDHA Store.
Find out more on the Companion page.
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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 2013, it will be in Pennsylvania at Shippensburg University Oct. 11-14. 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 April 14 |
The Gathering THE 31st ANNUAL GATHERING was held Oct. 12-14, 2012, at Concord University and the Appalachian South Folklife Center in West Virginia. See some photos here. |
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The ALDHA Store T-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 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. The digital version is FREE for members, at The Online Companion page. |
ALDHA Work Trips Find out about plans that are in the works for the year regarding ALDHA work trips, your chance to give something back to the trail. Remember, there's always a work trip after the Gathering. |
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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 - Rick Hatcher Recording Secretary - Sue Spring Membership Secretary - Robert Sylvester Gathering Program Coordinator - Kerry Smithwick Gathering Facilities Coordinator - Mike Wingeart Gathering Campsite Coordinator - Chuck Wood Companion Editor - Robert Sylvester Newsletter Editor - Bill O'Brien Work Trip Coordinator - Kent Wilson Outreach Coordinator - Judy Young Merchandise Coordinator - T. Scott Dowling Webmaster - Bill O’Brien |
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