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2008 Gathering now history;
Thanks Pipestem & Concord!

The 27th annual Gathering is over, and many thanks to all who came out and took part. The weather couldn't have been better, with temps in the 80s for the ride home Monday. If you have any PHOTOS you would like to share, please e-mail them to aldha @ aldha.org and we will try to put together a scrapbook like we did after the 2006 Gathering. We'll include a hi-rez copy of the group photo taken on Sunday afternoon by Kevin Richter. Keep checking here for details.

At left: The signs leading into the Folklife Center.
Photo by Kevin Richter

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

T-SHIRTS are 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 Nov. 8.
The Gathering
The 27th annual Gathering was held 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 Nov. 8.	The Gathering The 27th annual Gathering was held 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.