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SUMMARY:The AT Barstool Debates
DESCRIPTION:Imagine several backpackers meeting for the first time over beers at the Doyle\, and the trail talk that ensues: Tents vs. hammocks\, boots or trail runners\, Altras vs. Hokas\, sleeping bag or quilt? Saunter like Muir\, or race like Tara? Bear canister\, PCT hang\, Ursack\, or just use your food bag as a pillow? \nLet’s gather for a virtual pub crawl on the AT\, where we debate different topics at several well-known watering holes along the AT. Audience participation is highly encouraged\, so bring your opinions. Expect a fun\, spirited\, but respectful debate. After last call\, we’ll be one big happy tramily\, and the conversation can continue at the evening campfire.
URL:https://longtrailhiker.com/event/the-at-barstool-debates/
LOCATION:McCreary Hall 101\, Gettysburg College\, 300 North Washington Street\, Gettysburg\, PA\, 17325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Workshop
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SUMMARY:ALDHA Gathering
DESCRIPTION:ALL HIKERS & LOVERS OF TRAILS… \nJoin Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association over the Columbus Day Weekend this year for the 44th Gathering of long-distance hikers and friends.  The four-day-long event will be at Gettysburg College in Gettysburg\, Pa.\, in the midst of a historic setting and just a half hour from the link that binds us in one common thread: The Appalachian Trail. \nSee the special edition of the Long Distance Hiker for more information.
URL:https://longtrailhiker.com/event/aldha-gathering/
LOCATION:Gettysburg College\, 242 W. Lincoln Ave\, Gettysburg\, PA\, 17325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Writers in the Woods
DESCRIPTION:I’m looking forward to my third visit to this intimate and inspirational annual writing workshop\, this time as an invited presenter. Chasing the Glow is an exploration of the old-growth forest in Cook Forest State Park. Elusive and ephemeral\, the Glow is a magical moment that I’ve been chasing since my first visit to Cook Forest\, while forest bathing after my accident four years ago. Immersion in this forest has inspired my growth as a writer. Building on the presentation\, Forests of Northern Appalachia as Muse\, we’ll explore Cook Forest as a natural setting for inspiration. If forests could talk\, what stories might they tell?
URL:https://longtrailhiker.com/event/writers-in-the-woods/
LOCATION:Sawmill Center for the Arts\, 140-170 Theater Lane\, Cooksburg\, PA\, 16217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Appalachian Tales
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Appalachian Trail Museum\, Tim Bennett will present Appalachian Tales. \nUpon stepping out of the woods\, a thru-hiker encounters a peculiar sight in the empty trailhead parking lot: a pair of Hoka hiking shoes laced up and pointing north. What if the Hokas could talk? What stories might be hidden in the soles and laces? This collection of true stories from the Appalachian Trail and Vermont’s Long Trail explores the random thoughts and observations that keep a hiker’s mind occupied as they continue to put one foot in front of the other for hours on end. \nThe interactive format of this presentation encourages the audience to select from a menu of short story titles\, each linked to photos that illustrate an ad-libbed tale\, or feature a reading from the forthcoming trail memoir: One Mountain After Another. \nStories include bear encounters\, rainbow dance parties\, gnomes\, unexpected reunions\, connections with the past\, mysterious mountains\, and the all-important question of just how far a thru-hiker will venture off trail in search of good pizza.
URL:https://longtrailhiker.com/event/appalachian-tales/
LOCATION:Bosler Memorial Library\, 158 W High St\,\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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SUMMARY:Forests of Northern Appalachia as Muse
DESCRIPTION:Presentation at the Writer’s Conference of Northern Appalachia:\nForests once blanketed the landscape of Northern Appalachia. Despite centuries of exploitation\, significant remnants of these once-vast forests still persist in the region. Let’s explore these resilient forests through a series of breathtaking photographs to find inspiration for writing. Along the way\, we’ll discuss how forest immersion helps us stay grounded\, sharpens focus\, fills us with wonder and awe\, connects us to a larger community\, and sparks creative ideas. \nIf trees could talk\, what stories might they tell? Whether they serve as setting\, character\, or witness\, incorporating forests in our work lends them a voice and champions their preservation.
URL:https://longtrailhiker.com/event/forests-of-northern-appalachia-as-muse/
LOCATION:Saint Francis University\, Loretto\, Pennsylvania
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Appalachian Tales
DESCRIPTION:Lancaster Hiking Club Annual Banquet Keynote Presentation \nUpon stepping out of the woods\, a thru-hiker encounters a peculiar sight in the empty trailhead parking lot: a pair of Hoka hiking shoes laced up and pointing north. What if the Hokas could talk? What stories might be hidden in the soles and laces? This collection of true stories from the Appalachian Trail and Vermont’s Long Trail explores the random thoughts and observations that keep a hiker’s mind occupied as they continue to put one foot in front of the other for hours on end. \nThe interactive format of this presentation encourages the audience to select from a menu of short story titles\, each linked to photos that illustrate an ad-libbed tale\, or feature a reading from the forthcoming trail memoir: One Mountain After Another. \nStories include bear encounters\, rainbow dance parties\, gnomes\, unexpected reunions\, connections with the past\, mysterious mountains\, and the all-important question of just how far a thru-hiker will venture off trail in search of good pizza.
URL:https://longtrailhiker.com/event/appalachian-tales-2/
LOCATION:The Gathering Place\, 6 Pine St\, Mount Joy\, PA\, 17552\, United States
CATEGORIES:Keynote Presentation,Presentation
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UID:1278-1760275800-1760275800@longtrailhiker.com
SUMMARY:ALDHA Gathering - Out of the Woods and Into the Forest
DESCRIPTION:Presentation at the 43rd Annual Gathering of the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association Gathering. \nCourse description: In July of 2022\, I began an end-to-end hike of the Long Trail to honor my father’s legacy. In 1937\, he backpacked the Long Trail to celebrate his high school graduation. Armed with his trail diary and guidebook\, I planned to retrace his steps and compare our journeys. But the Universe seemed to have other ideas. My plan was interrupted when I was struck by a car at a road crossing. After a year of recovery\, I was able to return to the LT\, but the universe intervened once again. This is a tale of heritage\, hubris\, trauma\, recovery\, self-doubt\, perseverance\, and triumph on Vermont’s Long Trail. It is illustrated with photographs taken by a retired professional photographer.
URL:https://longtrailhiker.com/event/aldha-gathering-out-of-the-woods-and-into-the-forest/
LOCATION:Southwest Virginiai Higher Education Center\, One Partnership Cir\, Abingdon\, VA\, 24210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Trail Festival,Workshop
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