Max Patch Rehabilitation
ORGANIZATION: APPALACHIAN TRAIL CONSERVANCY
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Join the Carolina Mountain Club on June 2nd, for National Trails Day as part of a year-long celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the National Trails System Act. This event on Max Patch will work to preserve one of the iconic jewels of the Appalachian Trail and protect this favored destination in Western North Carolina.
Carolina Mountain Club Trail Maintenance Crew members, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, REI, Hi-Wire Brewery, and Farm to Feet are partnering to offer a unique opportunity to spend the day assisting in the rehabilitation of the A.T. as it traverses Max Patch Bald.
Individuals and families are welcome to sign up (on a first come basis) and be partnered with veteran Trail maintainers to spend the day having a hands-on experience working to rehabilitate the Trail in a sustainable condition for generations to come. No experience necessary! You will be matched with a skilled maintainer according to your interests and abilities. You will spend the day on top of one of the most significant and scenic places in Western NC, while working on the iconic A.T.
Registration is limited to the first 100, and pre-registration is required. Youth of all ages are welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Please wear long pants, sturdy boots, pack a lunch, and bring plenty of water.
The meeting place is at Home Depot, Asheville, off of Exit 44 at 8:15 a.m. Please look for the REI tent, where you will check in and sign a work waiver. All minors must be accompanied by an adult who will sign a waiver for them. REI will provide us with a mid-morning snack for when we take a break. We will carpool and be shuttled to the start of our hike. (This is approximately a one hour drive time).
We will pack up and return to Asheville around 1:30 p.m. Join us after 3:00 p.m. at Hi-Wire for a complimentary beer (for adults) and receive a pair of Max Patch hiking socks manufactured by Farm to Feet (compliments of Farm to Feet, REI, and Hi-Wire). After a grand day on the bald, we will have plenty to reminisce with the new found friends we have made out on the Trail.
Register your participation at https://www.carolinamtnclub.org/eventform.cfmhere.
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About APPALACHIAN TRAIL CONSERVANCY
Location:
PO BOX 807, HARPERS FERRY, WV 25425, US
Mission Statement
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s mission is to protect, manage, and advocate for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
Description
Appalachian Trail (A.T.) is a project built on civic engagement. It exists because people like you step up and help out in a variety of ways, outdoors or inside. Activities can be physical (such as Trail work or boundary maintenance), creative (like contributing photography or writing), or organizational (like planning or leading activities).
Volunteers gain new skills through their work. Whether you volunteer because you enjoy time in nature, want to forge new friendships, or appreciate having a deeper connection to a place you hold in high regard, we are glad you are here.
There are a variety of ways to contribute your talents and your time.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
127 Acton CircleAsheville, NC 28806
DATE POSTED
May 2, 2018
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Project Management
- Landscaping
- Construction
- Relationship Building
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
N/A