Spring 2013 The Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club is a recreational hiking association of volunteers who preserve and improve the Appalachian Trail as the nation’s premier, continuous, long-distance footpath. What’s Inside... CALENDAR OF CLUB ACTIVITIES New Members............................ 2 _______________ President’s Report .................... 2 Shelter Supervisors’ Report..... 3 WORK HIKES Hikemaster Report .................... 3 Sunday, April 14 - 8:00 AM Mountain Lake Area Trail Clearing Hike Reports.............................. 4 - Saturday, May 4 - 8:00 AM Hike Schedule ......................... 14 Brushy Mountain Trail Rehabilitation Membership Renewal ............. 19 - Saturday & Sunday, June 1 & 2 - 8:00AM Contacting the RATC..........Back Konnarock – Bluff City Relocation ____________ Saturday, June 8, 2013 Troutville Trail Days Hike Scheduling Contact Chris Wilson Troutville Trail Days will be Saturday, 757-202-3331 –
[email protected] June 8 at the Town Park of Troutville. Activities are planned starting at 9:00 am with the 5K Hiker’s Hustle Race where you ____________ can compete with the 2013 AT Thru-Hikers! Many activities will be offered to keep BOARD MEETINGS people of all ages and interests engaged: (All members are always welcome. live music, historic campsite, Hiker’s Hustle Please let the host know you plan to attend.) Race, Baker’s Hustle competition, moderated Thru-Hiker interviews, Trail 101 Monday, April 8, 7:00 p.m. clinics, children’s activities, free shuttle Hosted by Roger Holnback service to guided hikes on the A.T., and many related vendor offerings! Monday, May 6, 7:00 p.m. Hosted by Blanche & Mervin Brower We are looking for volunteers to man the RATC booth from 11 AM to 6 PM and to Monday, June 17, 7:00 p.m.