PATC - North Chapter

......stewards of the Appalachian Trail

Contributed by PATC Blogger

“Give me a lever long enough, and I can move the world” (Archimedes)  or even more appropriate......"Better to slide it than roll it; better to roll it than carry it; and don’t carry it alone.   

As a relative 'newbie' to AT trail work in Pennsylvania, I...

Contributed by Andy Wolfe, PATC North Overseer of Rocky Knob Trail

Ever tend to take a bite of life that is more than you can handle......

...much like this Banded Water Snake that has a 'grasp' on a much larger BullFrog.   The bullfrog is fresh out of hibernation based on the dark color from algae.    The snake wasn't letting go and the frog appeared to be a bit more than he could chew. &...

Contributed by Kathy Seiler, PATCNorth Chapter Overseer

Are you ready for some serious fun.....sponsored by our own Waynesboro AT Community ??

WHEN:    Saturday, June 20   10am-4pm

WHAT:     Mason-Dixon A.T. Outdoor Festival   (sponsored by Greater Waynesboro AT Community)

WHERE:  Red Run Park, Waynesboro, PA

Contributed by Andy Wolfe, Overseer of Rocky Knob Trail

The trails of Pennsylvania are well-known to be filled with 'toe bangers'....very rocky & with exposed roots.  So this rare photo.....

is a collectors item, being considered for a wall at the ATC museum in Pine Grove.  This section is a favorite of Helen Keller and Stevie Wonder since it can be traversed with your eyes closed or...

Contributed by Mary Clark, PATC North Overseer

The weekend of February 21-22 found six members of PATC’s North Chapter Yankee Clippers taking a wildland firefighting class in Mt. Holly Springs, PA. Sponsored by PA-DCNR, the class was organized by Michele Miller of ATC-MARO.  Instructors included Philip M. Bietsch, District #1/ Michaux State Fire Forester, as well as other DCNR staff.

Contributed by Kathy Seiler, PATC North Overseer

Nearly a year since receiving official recognition from ATC, the Greater Waynesboro PA Area Appalachian Trail Community committee has not allowed any moss to grow on our Pennsylvania rocks — we have been busy!!    

Working together with business and government volunteers each month, we are shaping a wonderful day on Sat...

Contributed by Ken May, PATC North AT Overseer

ISSUE: Do you have to relocate the trail when human traffic is the source of consistent, significant water damage ??   ANSWER:  Build A Turnpike !!!

In May 2009, the PA Work Trip was a major undertaking.....building a turnpike on a section of the AT between Old ...

The students of the Mercersburg Outdoor Education Program maintain the Tuscarora Trail between Rte 16 and Lincoln Trail near Rte 30, about  a 4 mile section.   In addition to learning 'Pay It Forward' via their worktrips......

they use the area trails regularly l...

Contributed by Rick Canter, MD District Manager

On Valentine’s Day, the South Mountaineers cleared their biggest tree in the 22-year history of the crew's history. 

Overseer Mike Trettel first reported a monster oak tree across the Cat Rock Trail near the junction with the Old Misery Trail in Cunningham Falls State Park o...

Are you interested in weekday worktrips vs. on Saturday ??  Personally I love the trail during the week.....less traffic....people & cars.

TrailPete is planning on scheduling some during the week so.....PLEASE SEND an  mail to trailpete@gmail.com with a YES, INCLUDE ME  so you will be on any announcements of  weekday worktrips starting Spring 2015.