Fall - Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club

BUSHWACK
BULLETIN
The BUSHWACK BULLETIN is published quarterly in the
months of February, May, August and November by the
Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club, Inc. (SATC) P.O. Box
61001, Harrisburg, PA 17106-1001.
A Hiking Publication For The Harrisburg Area
Volume 57– No. 3
September - November 2011
Web Site: www.satc-hike.org
Email: [email protected]
Our Objectives: Group Hiking + Trail Maintenance + Outdoor Recreation
Next Bu shwack Bulletin Deadline for Submissio ns: November 8, 2011
Mail to: Editor Bushwack Bulletin, S.A.T.C., P.O. Box 61001, Harrisburg, PA 17106-1001
E-mail: [email protected]
Inside this Issue
Officers
President
Karen Balaban
Vice President
Perry Ligon
Secretary
Tara Shade
Treasurer
Rick Sis
Acknowledgments …………………………………………………………2 -3
A.T. News …………………………………………………………………. 14
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Fall Membership Meeting – October 27
…………………………….. 5
Hiking & Activities Schedule …..……………………………………...... 7-12
Keystone Trails Association (KTA) News ……………………………... 18
Membership Application / Renewal ………………………...………….. 19
Immediate Past-President
Barbara Harvey
Directors - Class of 2012
Gail Brossman
Laura Rhoads
Rob Shaw
President’s Message …………………………………………………….. 2
SATC logo baseball cap order form ……………………………………. 17
SATC News ………………………………………………………………3 – 6, 13
SATC Picnic photos …………………………………………………….. 14 - 16
Directors - Class of 2013
Trisha Sanders
Laura Sheely
Rick Stahl
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Greetings fellow hikers!
It has been a very fulfilling summer on the Appalachian Trail. I finished NH and put a dent in VA while coleading 3 hikes at the A.T. biennial conference in SW VA in July. The conference is a great event – hiking –
seminars – social interaction. Don’t miss 2013 which will be in Cullowhee, NC at Western Carolina University. It
provides the chance to complete the most SW portion of the A.T. in NC as well as make a dent in GA.
SATC was able to help the Central PA Conservancy raise $4,100 from The Ironmaster’s Challenge & March
for the Mansion. Mark your calendars for next year: May 5th (Cinco de Mayo). The proceeds assist with the
operational costs of the Ironmaster’s Mansion. No SATC funds were spent, just some blood, sweat, and tears.
I’m pleased to welcome Perry Ligon as SATC’s new Vice-President. Rumor has it that with some
encouragement he could be convinced to serve as SATC’s next president (This is not a life sentence – my term
ends next year on March 31, 2012.) Perry has been a great asset to the trail work crew and section maintenance
volunteers. (See page 3 to learn more). It’s not too early to think about becoming our next VP or treasurer.
Thanks goes out to John Zerphey who over the years has collected all those hike sign-up sheets. Tara
Shade has taken on this duty. (See page 10
Pete Fleszar also deserves recognition for his years of service as webmaster. Personal and job
commitments have presented time constraints that prevented him from continuing. Pete, thanks for all your
tech assistance. (Interested in becoming the next web-czar? See page 3.)
Special thanks to all our volunteers and Board members. They are the heart-beat of SATC. Hope to see
you at the October 27th Fall Membership Meeting.
Happy hiking!
Karen
[email protected]
Special Financial Contributions
SATC Hike & Kayak Trip Leaders
(March – August) Carol Crum,
Bob Fromme Jr., Henry Darlington Jr., Marilyn
Chaster, Joann Pressley Smith, James M. Smith,
Robert E. Miller, Frank Dougherty, Samina Majid,
LGCCA, Dennis Sagans
In Memory of Clarence Fredlund Susanne
Donmoyer, Jane & Will Webster
Katherine Sourbeer, Fran Theis, Frank
Bohn, Jeff Buehler, Jennifer Hollinger,
Jim & Max Foster, John & Pat Zinn,
Joyce Kunkle, Karen Balaban, Kelly & Hannah
Barker, Lee Casher, Lorrie Preston, Margaret Fuoco,
Nettie Parson, Peter & Laurel Fleszar, Rick
Goodman, Rick Stahl, Rob Shaw, Sharon
Shellenberger, Susanne Donmoyer, Tom Weaber and
Trisha Sanders.
New Members
Joseph Abraham, Carolyn
Adelmann, Samantha & Don
Decker, Frank Dougherty, Joe
Frassetta & Marci Mowery,
Vanessa Hoffman, David J
Johnston, Samina Majid,
Robert Nicolodi, Donald Popp,
Jeremy Stitt
Special thanks to Craig Barnhart and Nancy
Stawitz for organizing the April Hike Leader & Safe
Hiker training program and to Nettie Parson & the
Fogarty family for use of their Peters Mountain cabin.
IC & M4M Tom Scully,
Karen Balaban, Nettie
Parson, Micki Williams,
Sharon Shellenberger,
Rick & Sandy Goodman,
Keystone VHF Club, Gary Labelle
Trail Work Crew (May- July) Tim Bachmann,
Karen Balaban, Gail Brossman, Sally Brossman, Jeff
Buehler, Jack Bushey, George Garbarino, Todd
Hahnlen, Anne Holly, William Holly, Ashley
Humphrey, John Kelley, Gary LaBelle, Jessica
LaFortune (ATC Ridgerunner), Perry Ligon, Bob
Nicolodi, Tom Scully, Bill Slabonik, Park Trullinger,
Jeff Willard..
SATC Trail Magic Days Bob Fromme, Karen
Balaban, Katherine Sourbeer, Joe Wychak,
Nancy Flatley
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The Ironmaster’s Challenge (27.5 miles) Jennifer Hollinger, Paul Wummer,
Perry Ligon, Tara Shade, Gary Labelle, Jeff Willard, Paul “Doc” Smiley
March for the Mansion (9.5 miles) Rick Stahl, Trish Sanders, Deb Takach,
Clare Garfield,
A.T. Accomplishments: Nancy Stawitz & Craig Barnhart completed the A.T. in PA; Rick Stahl completed the
Maryland challenge (41 miles on the A.T. across Maryland in one day); Sharon Shellenberger completed
Tennessee and New Hampshire with only 162 miles remaining from Fontana Dam (NC) to Springer Mountain (GA).
little about your new VP, please introduce yourself to
him and welcome him to the SATC leadership team.
Meet SATC’s New VP: Perry Ligon
SATC would like
to introduce our
new Vice
President, Perry
Ligon. Perry is an
internet help desk
supervisor for
Century Link in
Carlisle during
work-day hours
and an outdoorsman “lets-go-do-something” person
the rest of the day. On his free time, he enjoys his
family, trail running, hiking, trail running, kayaking,
trail running and almost anything else that will keep
him moving and push him to his limits.
SATC searching for new Webmaster
After many years as a faithful servant, Pete Fleszar is
passing the baton. Our interim webmaster is new VP
Perry Ligon. SATC asks that you consider taking on
this rewarding position. The webmaster should have
good command over HTML (Hypertext Markup
Language) and PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor
/Hypertext Preprocessor). The webmaster may also
use a web development application such as Adobe
Dreamweaver, etc. The website should work well for
all kinds of browsers, whether it is Internet Explorer,
Mozilla Firefox or Safari. The webmaster will manage
and maintain the
club’s web
presence at
http://www.satchike.org to include
editing and
updating all content
provided by the
leaders/members
and making sure
that all the links are working properly. The webmaster
will ensure regular communication and email contact
with the leadership and membership and act as main
point of contact to the community, but redirecting
external contact emails to the appropriate party when
necessary. The webmaster is responsible for
ensuring the domain registration and hosting are kept
current. The webmaster needs to have a working
knowledge of SATC, its group hikes, social events,
other outdoor activities, and trail work outings, and,
ideally, is an active club member. Interested persons
may contact Perry Ligon [email protected]
Perry started with SATC in 2005 with the trail
maintaining crew while they were working on the
Clarks Valley relocation. He quickly became addicted
to the trail and to the maintaining crew. Perry has
become a regular on these trail work trips and has
even on occasions convinced his family and friends
to come along. Perry has always been involved with
the outdoors and hiking, and now has a renewed goal
of section hiking all of the AT. He currently has only a
few states completed and is anticipating the day he
can quit work to do more.
Perry is a section maintainer responsible for the
Clarks Valley PA-325 to the Horseshoe Trail junction.
During personal trail work trips, he is always partnered with one of his two sons or his wife. To become a
better maintainer and a more valuable member on
trail work trips, Perry completed sawyer training and
has maintained his certification. He also completed
first aid, CPR, and Wilderness First Aid. Perry is a
Scout Leader for Boy Scout Troop 10 and serves as
a merit badge counselor in Hiking, Backpacking, Bird
Study, Forestry, Wilderness Survival and Orienteering. He is constantly getting the boys out on the trail
and is trying to encourage the boys to become active
members in trail maintaining and outdoor activities.
Tom Scully receives Award
SATC member Tom Scully, trail worker extraordinaire,
is this year’s recipient of the Pa Parks and Forest
Foundation’s Friends Improvement Award. Tom was
selected for this honor in recognition of his extensive
volunteer service to the PA hiking trail community. He
has spent 15 years working with SATC on its work
trip crew and is the boundary monitor for SATC’s 20
miles of the A.T. Tom has created maps, designed
new trails and trail locations throughout PA. SATC is
very fortunate to have benefited from Tom’s
tremendous talents. CONGRATULATIONS!!
The SATC Vice President position is just one more
way for Perry to give of himself to a wonderful
organization. Perry is eager to learn everything he
can about the group and to do whatever he can to
keep the organization strong. Now that you know a
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Joe & his family opened their residence in Hershey
for 3 days and 2 nights of R&R, allowing this Idahoan
“fortune seeker” time for her condition to improve
before flying back home to the Gem State. Joe even
drove her to the airport!
Appalachian Trail Angels, Magic, and Heroes
Trail magic is an act of kindness provided to
Appalachian Trail thru-hikers to make their 2,181-mile
journey more enjoyable. SATC member Bob Fromme
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generously hosted Trail Magic Days on June 22 and
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refreshment day was added for hikers who braved
the 110 degree heat index on Friday, July 22nd.
Upon descending Peters Mountain, Bob greeted
visitors to SATC's A.T. Section at the “Clarks Creek
Junction” (PA-325 parking lot), giving them a brief
respite before venturing northward into St. Anthony's
Wilderness. From 8am to 4pm, Bob guaranteed that
both NOBOs and SOBOs were well-fed and watered,
treating them to beverages, snacks, fruit, and baked
goods. So what did 131 trail trekkers consume? - 12
quarts of turkey club pasta salad, 4 quarts of peas &
pasta salad, 1 peck of fresh fruit, 14 dozen of Bob's
homemade deviled eggs, 12 dozen chocolate
cupcakes with whipped peanut butter icing, other
assorted goodies, and immeasurable amounts of
water, lemonade, Gatorade, & Pepsi, all chilled in 6
picnic coolers using 36 bags of ice.
Trail angels are persons who deliver or assist with
trail magic. At various times, SATC members Karen
Balaban, Joe Wychak, Katherine Sourbeer, and
Nancy Flatley (who baked oatmeal raisin cookies)
kept Bob and our trail guests company. Socializing
was the main highlight. We learned trail names,
hometowns, trail conditions, who completed the halfgallon challenge, and other neat trivia from these trail
VIPs.
^Karen Balaban, Joe Wychak, Bob Fromme, & Katherine Sourbeer
The summer session would not have been complete
without a good Samaritan. A day hiker handed Bob a
wallet found on Stony Mountain. Since it had military
ID, Bob delivered it to the security office at Fort
Indiantown Gap and purely by coincidence the owner
walked into the room while Bob was there. The
soldier was very grateful and thanked Bob profusely.
Providence was not far behind. On his route back to
Lykens, he saw 4 hikers along PA-72 trying to thumb
a ride. He pulled over and when he rolled down the
window, the stare of bewilderment was soon
surpassed by loud laughter matched by excited
utterances of “double magic, double magic”. The A.T.
thru-hikers recognized Bob from their previous day's
Trail Magic encounter. Sensing their urgency, Bob
quickly drove them to the day's destination, Wendy's
for several good “Old Fashioned Hamburgers”.
However, all was not “raindrops on roses”. Minor first
aid was needed for general nuisances - splinters,
blisters, a broken toe, etc. On a few occasions, more
serious treatment was evident. Enter our trail heroes.
Stephanie (hiker) fell and broke her finger at
Shikelimmy Rocks after she was startled by trail
mascots Flossie and Sarah (2 timber rattlers).
Katherine Sourbeer (SATC) drove Stephanie to
Harrisburg Hospital for x-rays and to be splinted.
After spending most of the day in the ER, Katherine
treated Stephanie to dinner and hosted her overnight
at her home in Carlisle, returning her to the trail the
next morning. Next was “Flute Walker” from Idaho
who was not feeling well. She first noticed her subpar condition in Boiling Springs. However, the SATC
Trail Magic buffet seemed to have “cured” her, so
with a big smile and seemingly more energy, she
continued on her journey UNTIL 30 minutes later
when she retreated back to Trail Magic Central
looking quite ashen. Step in Joe Wychak who drove
“Flute Walker”, a US Army veteran, to the Lebanon
VA Hospital. She was diagnosed with a fully
developed case of Lyme disease. After being
administered the necessary dosage of antibiotics,
Karen Balaban coincidently met up with 2 of the thruhikers in New Hampshire in August – Colorado &
Towns. Upon recognizing her, they raved about how
great it had been to start their day at Clarks Valley
with SATC’s trail magic.
Bob is too modest to tell you that he donated all the
trail magic food and beverages. All he'll say is that it
was a labor of love. Recounting 2011's Trail Magic
Days gives sparse justice to Bob Fromme's kindness.
The real enjoyment and satisfaction shared by both
hikers and assistant trail angels are priceless. So
when you see Bob, tip your hat and tell him “thanks”,
and maybe we'll see YOU next year!
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Obituary:
Clarence V. Fredlund
Obituary: J. Frederic "Fred" Cox II
SATC member J. Frederic "Fred" Cox II, 92, died on
May 17th. He retired as a Captain in the U.S. Navy
and was a WWII Veteran having been awarded the
Bronze Star.
Former SATC Treasurer Clarence
V. Fredlund died at the age of 83
years on Monday, May 23rd.
Clarence retired from the U.S.
Postal Service and was a U.S.
Navy Veteran. An environmentalist, he was an active
member of the Central Pennsylvania Conservancy.
Clarence enjoyed hiking, and was the Past Treasurer
of both the Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club and
the Cumberland Valley Appalachian Trail Club. He
also enjoyed latch hooking rugs and making the best
peanut brittle in the world!
Fred was best remembered for nearly 30 years of
service to the Appalachian Mountain Club, during
which time he served on the Board of the Delaware
Valley Chapter Appalachian Mountain Club and
represented the chapter on the
Board of the Appalachian
Mountain Club in Boston. Fred
was also a member of the
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
and served as database
manager for SATC.
Clarence introduced many people to hiking, trails,
and SATC. He was a rock for the club - not the sharp
kind that makes you trip, but the solid rock of
encouragement that helps you get over a stretch of
trail and enriches one’s character.
Please join us for the 2011 Fall SATC Membership Meeting
Thursday, October 27th 6:30 p.m.
Community Room in the Camp Hill Giant Grocery Store, Camp Hill Mall
Free refreshments and social time at 6:30, followed by a brief business meeting and program.
“Climbing Kilimanjaro” will be presented by Jim Foster.
CVATC President and SATC Member.
Jim will share photos and stories from his recent trip to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. At 19,340 feet, Killi is
the tallest mountain in Africa and the highest freestanding peak in the world.
Appalachian Trail Volunteer Hours – Due by October 10th
All hike leaders should submit time spent scouting and leading hikes on the Appalachian Trail, including
driving time for the period October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011. Please submit your time to Tara
Shade [email protected] 319-6975. Section Maintainers and other trail volunteers who have performed trail maintenance on the A.T. outside of the SATC scheduled work trips, please report your time for
this same period to Jeff Buehler [email protected] 657-8281. SATC submits volunteer work hours
annually to ATC. The report is very important in funding the National Park Service for the Appalachian
Trail.
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Special thanks to Lorrie Preston for leading the
Grandview Trail Hike; Karen Balaban, Barb
Harvey and Janeen Christ for their homemade
barbecue contributions; Laura Rhoads for helping
with the set up and bringing the rolls for the
barbecue; Bob Doren for bringing the drinks and
the ice; Rob Shaw for reserving the pavilion,
bringing the ice cream, and his super clean up
efforts as he was “the last man standing” at the
pavilion. And many thanks to all members who
contributed a great variety of foods or made
financial contributions to subsidize our costs.
SATC Picnic – Great Fun, Food, &
Friends by Trisha Sanders
Thanks to all who helped make this year’s
summer picnic a great success by coming out
and enjoying the beautiful summer day and
delicious food everyone brought. Nearly 60
SATC members came out to spend some
quality time together and pay special tribute to
Jeff Buehler for his 15 years of service as
SATC Trailmaster.
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SATC Trailmaster Report (in lieu of the regular format, the editor wishes to share this letter from Jeff
Buehler to Bob Sickley at ATC Boiling Springs Office.)
in March but it was too wet to work properly but at
least we saw where the water was coming out and
dug water diversion channels. Now it is dry to build
new turnpike but too hot to work!
Hello Bob,
Just wanted to bring you up to date on SATC work
projects and also tell you how well CV Ridgerunner
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Jessica did on our work trip Sunday (July 24 ).
We actually did get a lot done Sunday despite the
heat & humidity but we will need to go back to finish.
Jessica worked very hard all day with us until we
called it quits around 3:00 PM. She moved a lot of
soil and small rocks in buckets for the fill in the new
turnpike. We also gave her the tour of YS - the old
well, one of the mine openings, the orange water,
and of course the challenging YS Trail up from Stony
Valley!
We did finish the trail rehab project at Yellow Springs
this spring despite a couple of rained out work trips.
We finished the turnpike, built water diversion
channels where needed, some check dams, and a
very short lateral relocation of the trail just south of
the Yellow Springs Trail where it junctions with the
A.T. on the old incline. It was needed because the old
trail section was constantly flooded from multiple
springs and no way to divert the water.
I really appreciate Jessica coming out to spend the
day with SATC despite the small turnout (4) of club
volunteers due to the heat. She made the day a lot
livelier for the rest of us and I think she enjoyed the
outing as much as we enjoyed having her with us. I
think she deserves an extra paid day off for an
outstanding effort!
We now have a relatively dry trail through Yellow
Springs vs. the stream it was before. I believe the
ghosts of Yellow Springs are pleased.
For Sunday's work trip, we worked on redoing some
of the turnpike 3/4 mile north of YS that we had built
with the MAC back in 05-06. The area has multiple
springs pouring water out during wet periods and
much of the old turnpike was damaged. We were up
See ya around.
Jeff Buehler
SATC Trailmaster
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Jack Bushey
Park
Trullinger
Jeff Buehler
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Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club
Hiking and Activities Schedule
Next Deadline to Submit Hikes for the Bushwack Bulletin: November 5, 2011
E-Mail to Laura Sheely at [email protected] copy [email protected]
Download a Hike-Scheduling Form at http://www.satc-hike.org/hikeldr.html
Please Call Hike Leader in Inclement Weather or if You Desire to Meet at an Alternate Site
Always Bring Water and Snacks or Lunch. Wear Boots unless Otherwise Noted
See Page 12 for General Hike Information and Code Explanations
Please Check our Website for Updates (Changes, Additions, Deletions) to this Schedule
Dates & Times
Codes
September 3
Saturday
9:00 AM
P: Leisurely
T: Easy
L: 3
30 driving
miles
September 6
Tuesday
9:00 AM
P: Moderate
T: Easy
L: 5.1
0 driving
miles
September 11
Sunday
11:00 AM
P: Moderate
T: Water
L: 10
22 driving
miles
September 11
Sunday
1:00 PM
P: Leisurely
T: Easy
L: 2
8 driving
miles
Hikes and Activities
A.T. Allenberry Sticky Bun Hike. This easy hike combines two of
the favorite pastimes of most hikers – hiking and eating. Hike south
on the A.T. through the fields to the base of the mountain to the
access trail to Gutshall Road, then back to Leidigh Road, following
the A.T. back to the parking lot. After that, we’ll carpool to
Allenberry for their FREE WORLD FAMOUS STICKY BUNS,
courtesy of our friends at Allenberry. Must pre-register – limited
number http://www.eventbrite.com/event/606803967. MEET at
Fisherman’s Parking lot on Bucher Hill Road next to the furnace
stack in Boiling Springs. Leader: Jim Foster [email protected].
Boyd Big Tree Preserve Loop. Hike will combine several trails to
make a loop. Mostly easy wide path with a short climb and a few tree
hurdles. MEET at parking lot at the preserve along PA-443. Take
Fishing Creek exit off Route 322 near Harrisburg and turn east.
Follow PA-443 (Fishing Creek Valley Road) approximately 2.8 miles
and watch for sign to preserve on right. Call for more information.
Leader: Carol Crum, 717-362-9856, [email protected]
Juniata River Canoe/Kayak Trip. Lazy float from Newport to
Duncannon. Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) recommended for
adults and required for children. Take out will be at a fish
commission ramp so current fish commission permit is required.
Bring snacks, water and vessel. MEET at Duncannon Sled Works
(722 N. Market Street, Duncannon, PA). Leaders: John & Pat Zinn,
717-697-0648, [email protected]
Introduction Hike: Long’s Gap. Easy out & back hike to see the old
crossing of North Mountain before Waggoner’s Gap. Who moved all
those rocks? MEET only at the microwave tower at the top of
Waggoner’s Gap 6 miles NW of Carlisle on PA-74. Park at the
Audobon Hawk Watch parking lot 200 yards beyond crest of hill on
the right. Leader: Larry Walters, 717-789-3239
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September 15
Thursday
10:00 AM
P: Leisurely
Wildwood Lake. Bonnie Booth returns to Pennsylvania and will lead
T: Paved/easy a short hike either to the Nature Center or around the lake. Come out
L: 1.5/3
and welcome back Bonnie who now lives in Colorado. MEET at the
Wildwood Lake pavilion on Industrial Road, just off Linglestown
0 driving
Road. Leaders: Bonnie Booth and John Zinn, 717-645-8003,
miles
[email protected]
Trail Work Trip. Location to be determined by leader. Bring lunch
and water. Wear old clothes and boots. Tools and safety gear are
provided. For more information contact leader. MEET at Funck’s
Restaurant (rear parking area) in Indiantown Gap (exit 85, I-81). We
will drive to nearby Memorial Lake State Park and carpool to trail.
Leader: Jeff Buehler, 717-657-8281, [email protected]
September 18
Sunday
9:00 AM
September 18
Sunday
1:00 PM
P: Moderate
T: Rugged
L: 7
35 driving
miles
Boiling Springs to White Rocks Out & Back Hike. MEET at
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Grove (entrance to the State Library,
Harrisburg). Call leader to arrange alternate meeting place & time at
furnace parking lot. Leader: Susanne Donmoyer, 717-545-5308.
September 20
Tuesday
9:00 AM
P: Moderate
T: Rugged
L: 6
Victoria Trail across Appalachian Trail to Shikellimy Trail. Hike
begins by ascending Victoria Trail following the A.T. and descending
the Shikellimy Trail to PA-325. MEET at Victoria Trail parking lot
on PA-325 (Clark’s Ferry Road). Contact leader if interested in this
hike. Leader: Carol Crum, 717-362-9856, [email protected]
6 driving
miles
September 24
Saturday
9:00 AM
P: Moderate
T: Rugged
L: 7
0 driving
miles
September 25
Sunday
12:00 NOON
P: 2 mph
T: Water
L: 12.5 miles
10 driving
miles
October 2
Sunday
1:00 PM
P: Moderate
T: Rugged
L: 5
Victoria and Whitetail Trails Figure 8 plus Victoria Furnace
bonus. Hike Victoria Trail over Peter’s Mountain to Ibberson Park
returning via the Whitetail Trail. Involves two significant climbs.
Those who want to continue on to the Victoria Furnace will hike a
mile or so along the creek to this spectacular and awesome furnace
for exploration and pictures.
MEET at parking area junction of PA-225 & PA-325 East north of
Dauphin. Leader: Trisha Sanders, 717-580-7731, (email preferred)
[email protected]
Yellow Breeches Canoe/Kayak Trip. Travel the beautiful Yellow
Breeches Creek water trail from Liberty Forge Mini-Golf course on
Lisburn Road to the New Cumberland Borough Park. PFD’s required.
Bring your own vessel. MEET at Liberty Forge Mini-Golf area by
the creek. Leader: Sharon Shellenberger, 717-249-6575,
[email protected]
Tuckahoe Ramble. Hike on trails and woods roads. Some climbing
and expect wet conditions. MEET at Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Grove
(entrance to the State Library, Harrisburg). Leader: Susanne
Donmoyer, 717-545-5308.
30 driving
miles
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October 5
Wednesday
9:30 AM
P: Moderate
T: Rugged
L: 3/6
0 driving
miles
October 8
Saturday
8:00 AM
P: Moderate
T: Rugged
L: 10 miles
60 driving
miles
October 8 & 9
P: Moderate
Saturday/Sunday T: Rugged
8:30 AM
L: 10.3 + 7.3
300 driving
miles + 22
Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area Loop Hike. 3 mile hike
with option for longer loop (3 additional miles). Hike will begin at
Ibberson Conservation area parking, ascend the A.T. and return.
Optional add-on down the other side on Victoria Trail and return on
the Whitetail Trail. Wear blaze orange. Call for more information.
MEET at Ibberson Conservation parking area. Leader: Carol Crum,
717-362-9856, [email protected]
Rausch Gap Fall “Ghost” Hike. Treacherous log crossing? Mine
debris? Muddy trails? Haunted grounds? And an ancient creepy
cemetery. Sounds like a great fall hike! We’ll head out Gold Mine
Run and pick up the A.T., stopping for lunch at the Rausch Gap
Shelter, then return to vehicles via an old railroad grade. MEET at
the Lowe’s parking lot, 4000 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA.
Contact leader for alternate meeting place. Rain or shine. Leader:
Trisha Sanders, 717-580-7731, (email preferred),
[email protected]
AT Hike Across NJ – Delaware Water Gap to Mohican Outdoor
Center (Day 1) and Mohican Outdoor Center to Blue Mtn Lakes
Road (Day 2). First hikes in the AT series across New Jersey. Some
climbs and descents. Option to camp overnight (backpack) or local
motel stay. Meet in Harrisburg area to carpool to NJ. MUST PREREGISTER with hike leader(s) by September 23 as number of
hikers will be limited, and to obtain meeting place. Leaders: Rick
Stahl, 973-714-1285, [email protected] and Laura Sheely, 717497-2671, [email protected]
St. Anthony’s Wilderness Loop: Gold Mine to Rausch Gap. Hike
leaves Gold Mine Road by Upper Coach Trail, crossing a small
stream and gradually climbing to a grassland, then down to Rausch
Gap and shelter. Return via railroad bed, then onto Blueberry Trail,
climbing to meet the Pipeline Trail and return on Stage Coach trail.
Trail may have a few muddy spots. MEET at the Hess Station,
Lickdale PA (exit #90 from Route 81 North).
Leaders: Joyce Kunkle, 717-866-6856, [email protected] and
Tom Weaber, 717-272-2378.
October 9
Sunday
9:00 AM
P: Moderate
T: Rugged
L: 10
October 11
Tuesday
8:30 AM
P: Leisurely
Autumn at Longwood Gardens. Enjoy the colors & textures of
T: Paved/Easy autumn at Longwood – vibrant leaves, ornamental grasses, fountain
L: 4
displays & more. “Notes of the Forest” exhibit explores the use of
wood for musical instruments – includes noteworthy tree tour. Tickets
180 driving
$18 (62 & older $15); if over 15 participants $ 12 (62 & older $11).
miles
Bring money for cafeteria lunch, gift shop and gas. Return
approximately 5:00 pm. Must pre-register. MEET at Boscov’s Camp
Hill at 8:30 am or at Wolf Furniture, 4661 Lindle Road, Swatara exit
off I-283 at 9:00 am. Leader: Lorrie Preston, 717-732-5615,
[email protected]
October 11
Tuesday
6:30 PM
SATC Fall Board of Directors Meeting Members welcome.
Location: East Shore Area Library, 4501 Ethel Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 652-9380 Get directions
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October 15
Saturday
8:30 AM
P: Brisk
T: Rugged
L: 7.5
50 driving
miles
Trail Work Trip. Location to be determined by leader. Bring lunch
and water. Wear old clothes and boots. Tools and safety gear are
provided. For more information contact leader. MEET at Funck’s
Restaurant (rear parking area) in Indiantown Gap (exit 85, I-81). We
will drive to nearby Memorial Lake State Park and carpool to trail.
Leader: Jeff Buehler, 717-657-8281, [email protected]
October 16
Sunday
9:00 AM
October 16
Sunday
3:30 PM
Flat Rock Hike. Challenging hike in Colonel Denning State Park.
Includes a 1500 foot climb to Flat Rock, but reward is a wonderful
view from Blue Mountain across the Cumberland Valley to South
Mountain. Variable terrain and forested areas. Rocky and muddy
conditions may exist. Steep and somewhat narrow trails for descent.
MEET behind Cinemas 8 theaters at Carlisle Commons (250 Noble
Blvd, Carlisle, PA 17013). Leader: Laura Sheely, 717-497-2671.
P: Moderate
T: Rugged
L: 4
0 driving
miles
Clark’s Ferry Fall Sunset Hike. Fall colors expected to be in full
force for this fabulous sunset hike. Significant 400 foot climb in the
beginning, rock scrambles across the ridge then steep descents to the
two overlooks for great photo opportunities. Hike will be cancelled if
rain. Call hike leader if unsure. MEET at US- 22/322 exit PA-147
parking area. Leader: Trisha Sanders, 717-580-7731, (email
preferred) [email protected]
October 22
Saturday
8:00 AM
P: Moderate
T: Rugged
L: 10.3
200 driving
miles
A.T. Hike – Ashfield Road to Little Gap, Danielsville. A very
rugged A.T. section with steep climbs, descents, rocks and areas
made barren by air pollution. MEET at the north end of Holiday Inn,
Grantville parking lot. Exit 80 off I-81. Leader: Tara Shade, 717319-6975, [email protected]
October 23
Sunday
9:00 AM
P: Moderate
T: Easy/
Rugged
L: 9
Hike around Base of Mount Gretna. This loop hike takes assorted
trails with a possible stop at the Environmental Center. An interesting
set of rock formations to ponder as well as the glorious changing fall
colors to enjoy. Bring stories of your own hiking experiences.
Camera suggested. MEET at the Sunoco Station, Quentin, PA,
intersection of PA-419 & PA-72 North. Leaders: Tom Weaber, 717272-2376 and Joyce Kunkle, 717-866-6856, [email protected]
4 driving
miles
October 26
Wednesday
10:00 AM
P: Moderate
T: Easy
L: 3
Wildwood Lake. MEET at the Nature Center. Leader: Susanne
Donmoyer, 717-545-5308.
October 27
Thursday
9:15 AM
P: Moderate
T: Easy
L: 6.2
0 driving
miles
Weiser State Forest Loop Hike. Hike on snowmobile trails. MEET
at Carsonville Hotel, then travel 3 miles to Weiser State Forest where
Luke’s Trail meets White Oak Road. Wear blaze orange. Call for
more information. Need two or more people or hike may be
cancelled. Leader: Carol Crum, 717-362-9856, [email protected]
October 27
Thursday
6:30 PM
SATC Fall Membership Meeting (details on page 5
ATTENTION Hike Leaders. Please return the completed sign-up
sheet for each hike to Tara Shade, 206 Fawn Court, Marysville PA
17053-9209. http://www.satc-hike.org/signup.pdf
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October 29
Saturday
8:15 AM
P: Leisurely
T: Easy
L: 4
70 driving
miles
Mother-Son Hike at Pine Grove Furnace SP. A leisurely hike for
all ages, co-sponsored by Mechanicsburg Parks & Recreation, takes
the A.T. from the parking lot to the halfway marker then return.
Afterwards there is a brief tour of the A.T. Museum. MEET at the
parking lot of Elmwood Elementary School (100 East Elmwood Ave.,
Mechanicsburg) alternately MEET at the Pine Grove Furnace Stack
parking lot on Quarry Road at 9:00 am. (fathers and daughters are
also welcome!) Leader: Jim Foster, [email protected]
P: Moderate
T: Strenuous
L: 10
Sunset Rocks with bonus Camp Michaux Ruins. Hike the A.T.
towards Sunset Rocks with a side trip to the Camp Michaux Ruins.
Return via Sunset Rocks Trail, a very difficult trail with significant
elevation gains and a challenging boulder outcrop. Please know your
ability for this hike! Plan for an all day hike. Hike will be cancelled if
rain. Call leader if unsure. MEET Fuller Lake parking lot at Pine
Grove Furnace State Park. Leader: Trisha Sanders, 717-580-7731,
(email preferred) [email protected]
November 5-6
P: Moderate
Saturday/Sunday T: Rugged
8:30 AM
L: 10.8 + 9
A.T. Hike Across NJ: Blue Mtn Lakes Road to Culver Gap US- 206
(Day 1) and Culver Gap US-206 to Deckertown Turnpike (Day 2).
Second in NJ series. Several climbs, descents and rocky terrain.
Option to camp overnight (backpack) or local motel stay. Meet in
Harrisburg area to carpool to NJ. MUST PRE-REGISTER with
hike leader(s) by October 21 as number of hikers will be limited and
to obtain meeting place. Leaders: Rick Stahl, 973-714-1285,
[email protected] and Laura Sheely, 717-497-2671,
[email protected]
November 5
Saturday
9:00 AM
340 driving
miles + 22
November 6
Sunday
9:00 AM
Trail Work Trip. Location to be determined by leader. Bring lunch
and water. Wear old clothes and boots. Tools and safety gear are
provided. For more information contact leader. MEET at Funck’s
Restaurant (rear parking area) in Indiantown Gap (exit 85, I-81). We
will drive to nearby Memorial Lake State Park and carpool to trail.
Leader: Jeff Buehler, 717-657-8281, [email protected]
NOVEMBER 8
BUSHWACK BULLETIN DEADLINE !!!
November 9
Wednesday
9:00 AM
P : Brisk
T : Rugged
L:8
16 driving
miles
Peter’s Mountain PA-325 to Shikellimy Trail. Hike the ridge along
the A.T. and end at PA-325, Clark’s Valley Road at the Shikellimy
Trail. Wear blaze orange. MEET at the Peters Mountain A.T. parking
lot on PA-225. Leader: Carol Crum, 717-362-9856, [email protected]
November 11-13 Veterans Day
weekend
Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
November 15 December 15
Must wear orange on trails that pass through State Game Lands.
Deer rifle hunting season: November 28th – December 10th.
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November 13
Sunday
9:00 AM
P: Moderate
T: Rugged
L: 10
28 driving
miles
November 19
Saturday
8:30 AM
P: Moderate
T: Rugged
L: 12
200 driving
miles
Middle Creek Trails. Loop begins at Middle Creek Visitor Center
with climb along Conservation Trail, curving down and around to
connect with Spicebush Trail, then climbs along Valley View Trail to
crest and spectacular view, ascending gradually on Horseshoe Trail to
meet with the Millstone Trail. Return via Millstone Road. Variety of
terrain and opportunities to see bird and wildlife as Middle Creek is a
“mecca for wildlife.” Flashlight and camera good idea. MEET at the
Sunoco station, Quentin, PA, at the intersection of Routes 419 & 72
North; alternately, meet at Middle Creek Visitor Center at 9:30 am.
Leaders: Tom Weaber, 717-272-2378 and Joyce Kunkle, 717-8666856, [email protected]
Standing Stone Trail: Mapleton to Butler Knob Shelter (Part 5 of
SATC series). Many vistas; one long climb from Juniata River valley
to ridgeline. Includes the new shelter constructed in May 2011 and
1.3 miles of bushwacking which follows the proposed relocation
route at Butler Knob. Over 2000-foot elevation gain. MEET at PA225 exit of US-22 – bear right onto Water Gap spur, turn left at stop
sign - lot is on the left. Leader: Karen Balaban, 717-232-3708,
[email protected]
November 20
Sunday
10:00 AM
P: Moderate
T: Rugged
L: 8
4 driving
miles
Haldeman Tract in Weiser State Forest. A loop hike using several
trails in the Lykens watershed. This is a joint hike with the Blue
Mountain Eagle Climbing Club. MEET at Boyer’s Food Market, 627
Main Street, Lykens, PA (Route 209). Leader: Margaret
Fuoco, 610-779-8393, [email protected]
November 30
Wednesday
10:00 AM
P: Moderate
T: Easy
L: 3
Wildwood Lake. Meet at the Nature Center. Leader: Susanne
Donmoyer, 717-545-5308
Hike Description Codes
P-T-L Codes (Pace, Terrain and Length/Mileage)
Pace Codes
Leisurely
Moderate
Brisk
Fast
Nature or historical walk; frequent stops for observation
Steady, 1 to 2 miles per hour (mph)
Steady, 2 to 3 mph
3 to 4 mph; very short breaks; a workout
Terrain Codes
Paved
Solid pavement/sidewalk
Easy
Soft ground / sand / carriage trails; nearly level; few rocks / roots / obstructions
Rugged
Some rocks / roots / obstructions / unbridged stream crossings possible; climbs and descents
totaling up to 1000 feet possible
Strenuous
Steep hills, rocks / roots / obstructions / unbridged stream crossing likely; frequent climbs and
descents totaling more than 1,000 feet
Extremely Difficult - Usually more then 12 miles; some or all of these features possible or likely: rocks / roots /
obstructions / unbridged stream crossings; non technical rock climbing / scrambling; bushwhacking; climbs and
descents totaling well over 1,000 feet
Length/Mileage Estimated by hike/event leader
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GENERAL HIKE INFORMATION
1. TRANSPORTATION
The hike leader may determine the amount required to reimburse drivers
for rides between the meeting places and trail head. If you ride with someone, please reimburse the
driver the amount specified. General Rule: Please give the driver 10 cents times the highway
mileage.
2. REGISTRATION All hikers must register (sign in) with the hike leader at the meeting place or at the trailhead
before starting any scheduled hike. Some hikes require advance registration with the hike leader. Please check
the schedule for this request.
3. PACK IN, PACK OUT (LEAVE NOTHING BEHIND)
4. SMOKING GUIDELINES SATC prefers that hikers refrain from the use of tobacco products
during Club activities. Smokers are individually responsible for damage to the forests.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR & GATHER YOUR GEAR!
SATC Holiday Party / Hiking Gear Swap and Sale
Saturday evening, December 3rd, 2011
Location to be announced in next Bushwack Bulletin
Admit it! Hikers enjoy buying gear, but sometimes things we buy don’t work out for one reason or
another. We likely all have hiking boots, backpacks, water bottles, etc. that we no longer use (or never did
use!) stashed away, nearly forgotten, in closets and drawers.
Gather up your excess gear, price it to sell, and bring it to our annual holiday party. Bring some cash,
too, and find the perfect holiday gift for yourself or that hiker on your list. Join us for great deals and
great fun! Watch for more details in the next issue of the Bushwack Bulletin.
Have you visited SATC’s Facebook page? Updated daily with cool stuff. Link from www.satc-hike.org
SATC Members Recognized for 25 years of Service to the Appalachian Trail
In July, at the 2011 ATC biennial conference in Emory, Virginia,
the National Park Service-Appalachian Trail Park Office (NPSATPO) recognized 5 volunteers from SATC who have worked
on the A.T. for 25 years or more. Since 2001, ATPO has
recognized long-time A.T. volunteers by presenting awards at
ATC's biennial meetings. Honorees Jeff Buehler, Phil Day,
Susanne Donmoyer, Louise Sis, and Rick Sis, received a
special Silver Service Award plaque.
The award acknowledges their “active volunteer service" which
includes all time and effort contributed by an individual for the
benefit of the Trail, regardless of the location, not just on NPSacquired lands. It includes Trail work, boundary monitoring,
overnight-site management, local management planning,
resource monitoring, Trail assessments, club administration,
publications, public service such as leading hikes,
ridgerunning, and outreach, and more. Congratulations to Jeff,
Phil, Susanne, Louise, and Rick – you’ve made SATC proud
and have raised the bar!
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Boiling Springs dedicated as an Appalachian Trail
Community The village of Boiling Springs and the
greater South Middleton Township were officially
dedicated as an Appalachian Trail Community by the
Appalachian Trail Conservancy on National Trails
Day Saturday, June 4th in conjunction with the
community’s annual Foundry Day. The designation is
a new program of the ATC
launched in 2010 to
recognize communities for
their part in promoting
awareness of the A.T. as
an important national and
local resource. Towns,
counties and communities
along the A.T. corridor are
considered assets by
hikers, and many of these towns act as friends and
neighbors to the trail. The day-long celebration
included an art contest for children ages 2-18 and an
historic walk along the Appalachian Trail in Boiling
Springs. Local historian Richard Tritt discussed the
rich history of the village from it original iron forge
days to the Underground Railroad.
the way they have managed to press on in all types
of weather – surely everyone remembers all of the
rain we had this Spring?
Two Friends of the SATC Embark on 2011
A.T. Thru-Hike by Rick Stahl
Jennifer’s longest day on this speed hike attempt
occurred during the final week when she posted 60
miles in a 20 hour span. Locally, Jennifer hiked from
PA-645 to PA-850 outside of Duncannon in one day –
that’s 53.9 miles! Anyone from SATC who has tried
to hike long mileage in one day can surely appreciate
this impressive endurance.
Nero and Shoofly passed through Central PA at the
end of May. SATC members Karen Balaban, Sharon
Shellenberger, and Rob Shaw provided trail magic in
the form of slackpack assistance and cold treats.
They stayed for one night at the newly renovated
Pine Grove Furnace Ironmaster’s Mansion.
To read about their remarkable journey, check out
Shoofly’s blog @ http://thelongcruise.tumblr.com/
Woman Sets Speed Hike Record of
Appalachian Trail by Rick Stahl
Jennifer Pharr Davis, of Asheville, NC, has set the
record for the fastest supported thru hike of the
Appalachian Trail: 46 days, 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The previous record, 47 days, was set in 2005. She
started from Mt Katahdin on June 16th and this marks
her third thru-hike. Her first thru-hike led her to write
an account of her experiences in her book Becoming
Odyssa: Epic Adventures on the Appalachian Trail.
Harrisburg residents Andrew Tice and Rebecca
Schreiber, former program administrator for the
Keystone Trails Association, began their Appalachian
Trail thru-hike adventure on March 9 at Springer
Mountain, Georgia and completed their 5 month
journey on the summit of Mt Katahdin, Maine on
August 9th where they were greeted by SATC
members Karen Balaban and Sharon Shellenberger.
Jennifer had a small support crew that provided food,
water, shelter, and encouragement at designated
meeting points each day. Her blog covered this feat
http://jenniferpharrdavis.tumblr.com/
Early into their hike, Andrew was given the trail name
“Nero” and Rebecca the trail name “Shoofly”. Along
2011 SATC Picnic – July 19th
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2011 SATC Picnic – July 19th
2011 SATC Picnic >
Jeff Buehler (left)
wearing his new
“SATC Trailmaster”
baseball cap in
celebration of 15
years of service.
Karen Balaban (right)
SATC President
Upcoming Local Events
September 3-5 (Labor Day Weekend) South Mountain Outdoors 2011
http://southmountainoutdoors.blogspot.com/
October 15-16 Fall Furnace Fest at Pine Grove Furnace SP
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/Calendar/view_recurring_event.asp?CalendarID=18508&Location=List
Hostels along the A.T.
Looking for great hostels to stay at along the A.T.? From first-hand experience, I would recommend Mountain
Harbour B&B and Hiker’s Hostel in Roan Mountain, TN http://www.mountainharbour.net/
In New England, another great place is White Mountains Lodge & Hostel in Shelbourne, NH (1/10 mile from trail
on US-2) http://whitemountainslodgeandhostel.com/
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2011 Trail Volunteer Picnic – June 12th
Hosted by the SATC Board of Directors
Jeff Willard
Anne Holly
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Bill Holly
SATC Baseball Cap Order Form – one size fits all
Sample in photo has white SATC logo. Caps
ordered will have forest green SATC logo.
Champion brand – 100% cotton.
Orders must be received no later than
October 17th. Please print legibly.
_______________________________________
Name
_______________________________________
Mailing Address
_______________________________________
Contact phone # or e-mail address
Orange baseball cap with forest green SATC logo
($10 plus .60 sales tax) ___ x 10.60 =
$ ________
Khaki baseball cap with forest green SATC logo
($10 plus .60 sales tax) ___ x 10.60 =
$ ________
Trail Name (up to 15 letters) on front above logo $2.50 per hat x ___ =
(**logo will be smaller when trail name is used)
• Please use upper case for clarity and print legibly.
• Trail name will be in lower case except for first letter of each word.
$ ________
trail name: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
trail name: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
__ I will pick up my cap at the October 27th SATC Membership Meeting
- 0-
__ Please ship my cap(s) to the address above
$1.25 x ___ (# of caps ordered)
$ _______
TOTAL ENCLOSED
Make checks payable to “Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club” or “SATC”
Mail to “PO Box 61001, Harrisburg, PA 17106-1001”
Contact: Karen Balaban 717-232-3708 [email protected]
Orders must be received no later than October 17th.
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$ _______
KTA Event Update August 2011
KEYSTONE TRAILS ASSOCIATION
101 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717.238.7017
www.kta-hike.org
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR
3RD ANNUAL SUPER HIKE!
Planning continues for the Susquehanna Super Hike & Ultra Trail Run,
the daunting 28.4-mile trail challenge
to be held Saturday, September 10.
Many volunteers have come forward
for this exciting event, but more volunteers are still needed! The Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club, the
Berks Community Hiking Club, and
the Lancaster Hiking Club have volunteered to staff checkpoints. Special
thanks also to the volunteers of the
Mason-Dixon Trail System, the York
Hiking Club and the Lancaster Hiking
Club for building and maintaining the
trails that the Super Hike will traverse.
Volunteers are still needed to direct
parking, help with event timing, assist
with set-up and clean-up, and more.
Please contact Shanna at
717.238.7017 or
[email protected] for more information or to sign-up to volunteer.
Volunteers will receive a Super Hike tshirt and be invited to attend the
post-event picnic.
[email protected]
KTA HOSTS FALL HIKING WEEKEND IN MIFFLIN COUNTY
The Keystone Trails Association will
be traveling West this year, to Prospect, Butler County, for its annual
Fall Meeting and Hiking Weekend!
Located in the rolling hills of western
Pennsylvania, Butler County is filled
with thriving businesses, gorgeous
scenery, plentiful recreational activities and over 200 years of history.
From September 30 until October 2,
2011, KTA members and their friends
will be able to enjoy hiking, activities,
meals, meetings, and camaraderie at
Lutherlyn, a comfortable, beautiful,
peaceful, and family-friendly cabin
UPCOMING TRAIL CARE
EVENTS
August 12-14:
Mid State Trail, Woolrich Region
August 27: Code Orange event
Colonel Denning State Park
September 23-25:
Thunder Swamp Trail System
October 7-9:
Reeds Gap Spur
November 11-13:
Bear Run Nature Reserve
For full details, including contact
information, camping, and more,
please visit www.kta-hike.org.
retreat and rustic campground.
The Butler Outdoor Club and the
North Country Trail have teamed up
with KTA to offer a wide range of
hikes for our members. In addition,
this special weekend will also include a wiener-roast picnic and bonfire, historical excursions, birding
opportunities, boat tours, horseback
riding, bike, kayak and canoe trips,
children’s activities, and more!
We hope you will join us in Butler
County this fall!
UPCOMING KTA EVENTS
September 10, 2011 - Susquehanna
Super Hike & Ultra Trail Run, York &
Lancaster Co., PA
September 30-October 2, 2011 - Fall
Meeting and Hiking Weekend, Prospect, Butler County, PA. Hiking program provided by the Butler Outdoor
Club and the North Country Trail Association.
January 7, 2012—Board Meeting,
Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA
April 27-29, 2012—Spring Meeting
and Hiking Weekend, Wellsboro, Tioga County, PA
Keystone Trails Association, a volunteer-directed, public service organization is a federation of membership organizations and individuals dedicated to providing, preserving, protecting and promoting recreational hiking trails and hiking
opportunities in Pennsylvania, and to representing and advocating the interests and concerns of the Pennsylvania hiking community. To learn more or to become a member, please visit www.kta-hike.org.
SATC MEMBERSHIP / RENEWAL FORM
Please check all applicable box(es):
Renewal*
New membership
Correction of membership details
*For membership renewals with no change in data, only enter dues payment, print name(s) and sign form.
Individual Membership
$15.00
$_______
Joint Membership (at same address)
$25.00
$_______
Life Membership
$375.00 for an individual membership; $625.00 for joint membership
$_______
55 years old & over $300.00 for an individual membership; $500.00 for joint membership
$_______
Student Membership—must be full-time, 18 years or older; include copy of current student ID; $ 0
must receive all communications electronically; must be renewed annually
I would also like to contribute to support SATC’s shelter maintenance and hiking trails.
SATC Club Patch
($2.00 plus .12 sales tax)
Make checks payable to: SATC
$_______
___ x $ 2.12 = $_______
Amount Enclosed
$ ______
Send completed form and payment to: SATC, P.O. Box 61001, Harrisburg, PA 17106-1001
Name (Print) _____________________________________ Joint Member Name ______________________________
Address _____________________________________ City ________________________ State ____ Zip _____-_____
Telephone (Home) ______________________ Telephone (Other) ____________________
E-mail ______________________________________ Occupation _________________________
Renewal Memberships: Please send me the newsletter by e-mail.
New members will automatically receive a PDF file of the Bushwack Bulletin (the quarterly newsletter) and the (almost) weekly
SATC Trail Mail (trail info, hike updates, news, and other items of interest to the hiking community) distributed by e-mail as a
blind carbon copy. Your e-mail address will not be shared. E-mailed newsletters precede U.S Postal Service distribution by at
least one week, contain color photos, and may include additional content.
I am not interested in e-mail distribution of the newsletter and Trail Mail. Please send the newsletter by USPS only.
I do NOT wish to be listed in the SATC Directory.
Please send me a membership card
Check if you are interested in assisting with any of the following activities:
Trail Maintenance
Invasive Plant
Control
SATC-related activities & events
Hike Leader – Hike leaders are urged to attend SATC Membership Meetings.
Payment of dues constitutes an agreement of those signing below with the policies of the SATC including
the following liability statement and release: I am / We are aware of the risks inherent in outdoor activities. By
participating in any activity of SATC, I / We will be responsible for my / our own well being and that of my / our minor
children while I / we are participating in the activities of SATC and while traveling to and from these activities. I / We
agree that SATC, its officers, representatives, and volunteers shall not be liable for any injury, loss or damage to my
/ our persons, my / our children, or my/our property, direct or consequential, arising from SATC activities.
Signature ____________________________ Date ________ Joint Member Signature ____________________ Date ________
This application for membership MUST BE SIGNED AND DATED by all persons 18 years of age or older and all married
persons below the age of 18 who belong or wish to belong to SATC under this membership.
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