Cullowhee, NC (January 23, 2013) – The
Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) Cullowhee 2013 Biennial, hosted by
the five southern maintenance clubs of the Appalachian Trail, is
currently seeking volunteers to assist during the event scheduled for
July 19 through 26 at Western Carolina University. Volunteers are needed
to lead hikes, register guests, support workshops, distribute
information, and assist with parking, camping, and reception
coordination.
Volunteer shifts range from four-hour shifts to
full-day commitments and are welcome anytime during the week. All
volunteers will receive a t-shirt and are invited to attend a special
volunteer reception on Monday, July 22.
“Volunteers have always
been critical to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s operations, and
these events are no different. We need volunteers to make it a success,”
said the event Steering Committee Chair, Lenny Bernstein.
The
event will feature hundreds of organized hikes on the Appalachian Trail
and other western North Carolina trails. Attendees will also have the
chance to learn about hiking, gear, history, and Trail maintenance
techniques, as well as have the opportunity to meet new people who are
passionate about the Trail and its management.
The ATC was
founded in 1925 by volunteers and federal officials working to build a
continuous footpath along the Appalachian Mountains. Stretching from
Georgia to Maine, the A.T. is approximately 2,180 miles in length,
making it one of the longest, continuously marked footpaths in the
world. Volunteers typically donate more than 220,000 hours of their
time doing Trail-related work each year, and about 2 to 3 million
visitors walk a portion of the A.T. each year.
For more information about the ATC’s Cullowhee 2013 or to volunteer, visit
www.appalachiantrail.org/2013biennial.
About the Appalachian Trail Conservancy
The
Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s mission is to preserve and manage the
Appalachian Trail – ensuring that its vast natural beauty and priceless
cultural heritage can be shared and enjoyed today, tomorrow, and for
centuries to come. For more information visit www.appalachiantrail.org.
Contact: Javier Folgar
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Tel:
304.535.2200 x117
Fax:
304.535.2667
Email:
jfolgar@appalachiantrail.org
Web:
www.appalachiantrail.org
