Education
Tap into the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club knowledge bank and learn from our 800 members who share their experience and technical expertise on outdoor recreation, conservation, and of course, all things related to the Appalachian Trail. Or volunteer to lead a class on one of your favorite topics.
National Trail Days
National
Trail Days, hosted by the American Hiking Society on the first Saturday in
June, inspires the public and trail enthusiasts nationwide to discover,
learn about, and celebrate trails while participating in educational
exhibits, trail dedications, gear demonstrations, instructional workshops,
and trail work projects. Be sure to stop by one of the many GATC outdoor
classrooms and try our hands-on demonstrations.
Backpacking Seminars
Whether
you're planning your first overnight backpacking trip or training for an
ambitious section hike, our backpacking seminars can help you prepare.
You'll learn how to select appropriate equipment, get in shape, plan your
hike, stay safe, and other practical information designed to build your self-reliance
so you'll have an enjoyable outdoors experience.
Programs and Presentations
GATC volunteers host information booths at various outdoor events in
Atlanta and north Georgia and conduct seminars and presentations
to groups upon request. GATC also participates in the Len Foote Hike Inn
Speakers Program, and speaks on a variety of topics relating to hiking, the
AT, outdoor recreation and conservation. For more information contact the
Presentation Committee.Sawyer Certification
All
volunteers using a chain saw or crosscut saw on the Chattahoochee-Oconee
National Forest must successfully complete a sawyer certification workshop.
The certification workshop, conducted by the U.S. Forest Service, prepares volunteers to safely operate a chainsaw or crosscut saw in order to remove blow downs and cut materials needed for trail-work projects. For more information contact the Trail Supervisor.