The group photo from the 28th annual Gathering at Gettysburg, Pa. Click on it for a high-rez version you can download.
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 2010,
it will be at Concord University
in Athens, W.Va., Oct. 15-17.
To find out more, check back
as we post details here.
The 2009 Gettysburg Gathering
TO THOSE WHO worked behind the scenes, to the roughly 70 folks who presented workshops or major programs, and to all of you who just showed up, we wish to thank you for making the 28th Gathering a great, fun and relaxing time. We want to thank the attendees most of all -- because by registering, you helped us afford it all. You never know who will show up at a Gathering, so the strong attendance was most gratifying indeed and all the reward any of the organizers could ever hope for. Above is the official family photo from 2009. Click on it to download a high-rez version. We have also started compiling an online scrapbook of YOUR pictures, including the one at right from Ryan Hamler (“Redneck Rye”) showing the sunset through an arch during Shane O'Donnell's nighttime battlefield hike. So by all means, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE send your photos to aldha@aol.com. And keep checking back at the Gathering Scrapbook as we get more pics.
 Cyber BootsWe’ll point you in the right direction if you’re new to this site. See what’s new as of Jan. 26. |
The Gathering The 28th annual Gathering was held Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 9-11, 2009, at Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pa. |
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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. |
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Thru-Hikers’ Companion The 16th 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. |
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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, and dates of other trail festivals. |
Want to join ALDHA? Follow the blue blaze to membership information Need to CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS? Just e-mail us a note at membership@aldha.org HOW ABOUT A COPY OF OUR BROCHURE? Click here!
