By Jordan A. Bowman
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
May 29, 2020
Volunteerism is the bedrock of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC). Our ability to fulfill our mission of managing and protecting the A.T. is largely made possible thanks to the efforts of roughly 6,000 individuals each year.
Reflecting on that huge number — 6,000 people who got up early, took time away from family and friends (over 210,000 hours of work in 2019 alone), and contributed their expertise and sweat equity to help maintain the Trail — shows how far A.T. volunteerism has come and how essential it is.
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