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2008 Gathering: Oct. 10-12
at Concord University, W.Va.

The 27th annual Gathering is fast approaching and it's not too late to get your pre-registration mailed in. That will help us immensely with planning and preparations, so please do so now. Click the link on the image at right to get a PDF copy of the special newsletter insert that you should have received by mail already. It contains a lot of the directions and details you need for the Gathering, like info on the main speakers who will talk about their extreme southbound hike of the Andes Mountains. Also please visit our online Ride Board if you need a ride or a rider. THANKS!

(At right: Gregg Treinish and Deia Schlosberg on their nearly 2-year-long thru-hike across the Andes Mountains.)

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 2008, it
will be at Concord University
in Athens, W.Va. If you want
to find out more, check back
as we post details here.

NEW T-SHIRTS are ready 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 Sept. 15.
The Gathering
The 27th annual Gathering will kick off on Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 10-12, 2008, at Concord University in Athens, W.Va.

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 Sept. 15.	The Gathering The 27th annual Gathering will kick off on Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 10-12, 2008, at Concord University in Athens, W.Va.
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.