[b]THIS GROUP WILL CLOSE DOWN ON JUNE 14, 2012.[/b]
I founded this group in 2008 with the idea of empowering an online/offline community where hikers could safely share info, link up, and plan their own AT Section Hikes.
The response was amazing. Dozens of you jumped on board, and we even found a brother organization based out of Georgia.
Then I got hired for a job, and my free time dwindled to nothing for awhile. We had a couple of people step up as organizers, in the interim, and they tried to keep this group going because they believed in the group's mission.
[b]THIS GROUP WILL CLOSE DOWN ON JUNE 14, 2012.[/b]
[b]I recommend this group:[/b]
[url=http://www.meetup.com/Appalachian-Trail-Tri...]
Their leader, Eric, seems like a really dynamic guy and very committed to making his group active and fun, and they're located nearby to our membership, with an almost identical mission to what we're about.
See you on the trail!
Scott Bunkin
Original Mission Statement:
Many hikers dream of one day doing the entire AT in one shot, usually a six month commitment. However, it can be difficult to set aside six months of one's life to do that. Some people have found that by breaking the AT up into sections, they can manage to fit it into their lives better. My plan is to create a meetup with like-minded hikers who can support each other in planning and executing weeklong trips to tacke the AT end to end, one section at a time. It might take longer, but at least it can be done. Then, if at some point in the future it's possible to take off more time, it doesn't have to be a half-year commitment. Other plans are to hike the entire Pacific Crest Trail, but I wouldn't dream of planning that until I've completed my oldest, fondest dream, through hiking the AT.
"THIS GROUP WILL CLOSE DOWN ON JUNE 14, 2012. I founded this group in 2008 with the idea of empowering an online/offline community where hikers could safely share info, link up, and plan their own AT Section Hikes. The response was amazing. ..."
Michael C joined
A former member commented on Delaware Water Gap to Mohican Outdoor Center
"Thanks to all those who commented. Unfortunate
ly, weekends are not good for me. Looking into previous responses I am stepping down as organizer. If some body wants to step up to that position let me hear. I have paid dues till June 2012...."
"I would be interested for a weekend trip also. Set it up and we can make it work"
"Weekends are best for me."
"March 6th doesn't work for me, but the following weekend does. Weekends, for the most part (with the wife's okay....), work. Also, march 20-24 and 26-31 work."
A former member started Welcome New Members
"A big hello to all AT hikers from your meet up coordinator. Few months ago, I decided to take up stewardship of the group as I thought it is good in concept...."
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