A collection of resources for planning a safe, healthy, and responsible experience on the Appalachian Trail.
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Obstacles arise every day that threaten the Appalachian Trail. Learn how the ATC stands up for the Trail and its surrounding landscape.
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Volunteers are the soul of the Appalachian Trail, and there are many opportunities for you to help keep the Trail alive.
Keep up-to-date with the latest alerts and conditions on the Appalachian Trail.
We have partnered with Mountaineers Books for the warehousing and distribution of Appalachian Trail Conservancy Publications.
George Ritter was recognized by his peers in the southern region (SORO) of the A.T. in 2013 as their Volunteer of the Year. For 25 years George has provided exceptional leadership both within his club and with ATC as a club officer and hike leader, as head of Smoky Mountains Hiking Club A.T. Maintenance Committee, as RPC representative, and as negotiator for the 2013 ATC Biennial Conference.
