The Gathering is Coming!
The 2007 Gathering took place Oct. 5, 6, and 7, at Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pa. Please share your photos and thoughts on how it all went, by visiting the Gathering Web page.




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.
ALDHA logo Members get together each fall
for the Gathering, where folks
share their experiences through
workshops and slides. In 2007, it
will be held for the first time ever
at Gettysburg, Pa. If you want
to find out more, check back
as we post details here.


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Cyber Boots
We’ll point you in the right direction if you’re new to this site. See what’s new as of Oct. 8.
The Gathering
The 26th annual Gathering will kick off on Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 5-7, 2007, at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania.
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.
Appalachian Trail Museum
The Appalachian Trail Museum has a new Web site, based on its own domain name. You can now find them at http://www.atmuseum.org.

Want to join ALDHA? Follow the blue blaze to membership information

For an Index of items on the ALDHA Web page, click here for an outline.





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