ATC Biennial in Maine, August 4-11, needs volunteers and people who want to hike!
The first time I hiked the AT in Maine, I had to quit early. The challenging pathways were much more than I had expected. The next year, after better planning and training, it was a joy, and Maine is now just about my favorite state on the AT. Where else can you see a moose on the trail?
RATC members have a chance to explore the AT in Maine (over 240 hikes) with lots of help and company this year at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Biennial Conference.
And there is more – they need volunteers. So check the details below and on their website if you are interested in attending (registration begins in May) or volunteering. Here is the story:
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) holds a conference every two years at different locations in the Eastern US. In 2017, the conference will be held in Maine at Colby College in Waterville, Maine August 4-11, 2017. This week-long event includes over 240 hikes, numerous workshops, and excursions to local areas of interest. The conference will also include ATC’s 41st membership meeting. Each evening there are exciting adventure presentations and stellar entertainment. The event draws people from around the world, but primarily from locations along the nearly 2,200 mile Appalachian Trail (A.T.). At the last conference held in Maine (1997 Sunday River), 1,380 people participated. We anticipate 1,500 attendees in 2017.
For more information:
Conference website: www.atc2017.org
To Volunteer: www.appalachiantrail.org/Maine2017Volunteers
Contact for Volunteer info, mail to: Volunteers2017@ATconf.org
To be a Sponsor or Exhibitor, mail to: Exhibits2017@ATconf.org