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Follow on Google News | Appalachian Trail Ridgerunners to Educate Visitors About Trail Maintenance and SafetyThis briefly details the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Visitor Center’s upcoming ridgerunner event on June 17th and July 22nd.
By: Appalachian Trail Conservancy “The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is proud to be able to offer this unique experience to our visitors” said Laurie Potteiger, Information Services Manager at the ATC. “Our goal is to educate hikers so that we are able to preserve the natural beauty of the Appalachian Trail for years to come”. Ridgerunners Faren MacDonald and Brian Winnett will explain their role in protecting the A.T. as well as inform visitors on what they can do to help in the preservation of the Trail. They will be sharing such topics as using already impacted campsites, carrying gas stoves as opposed to making fires, and keeping hiking groups to a reasonable number. Ridgerunners will also highlight some of the best area hikes as well as provide tips on general safety while on the A.T., including effective food storage in bear country or various campfire policies. Event: Chat with an A.T. Ridgerunner Date: June 17 and July 22, 2011 Time: 1 p.m. Location: The ATC Visitor’s Center at 799 Washington St., Harpers Ferry, WV For more information about the ridgerunner event, please contact David Tarasevich at 304.535.2200 x116 or dtarasevich@ About the Appalachian Trail Conservancy The Appalachian Trail Conservancy 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 please 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 End
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