Asheville, N.C. (March 11, 2009) – Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) Ridgerunners are hired to hike and camp on the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) to report conditions, monitor water sources, and spread important news related to hiker safety and Leave No Trace. Their relevant and timely reports on the state of the Trail have only been available to the ATC and its management partners, until now.
This week, ATC launched downloadable audio files, or podcasts, summarizing Ridgerunner reports so that Trail visitors can plan their hikes using the most current information available. These podcasts, found at http://www.appalachiantrail.org/podcast, highlight water availability, bear activity, shelter closings, Trail conditions, and other information important to hikers on the Trail in Georgia and in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Along with important hiker-related information, these podcasts include A.T. trivia, interviews, and features on important issues faced by the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. ATC plans to publish podcasts for these sections of Trail on a bi-weekly basis during the peak hiking period between March and October.
Learn more about Appalachian Trail Ridgerunners by visiting www.appalachiantrail.org/ridgerunners.
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to the preservation and management of the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources associated with the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in order to provide primitive outdoor-recreation and educational opportunities for Trail visitors. For more information, please visit www.appalachiantrail.org.
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