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CONNECTING PEOPLE TO THE OUTDOORS


SINCE 1927


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Since 1927, PATC has been serving the outdoor community through creating and
maintaining trails, cabins, and shelters throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
PATC strives to connect people with the outdoors through outreach events,
workshops, and volunteer opportunities.




About PATC


TRAILS

PATC manages over 1000 miles of trails in Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia,
and Virginia, including 240 miles of AT. We provide trail and shelter
maintenance with the help of dedicated volunteers.




CABINS

PATC maintains 47 cabins, to provide hiking and outdoor experiences for its
members and the public. These cabins are sprinkled throughout the  mountainous
Potomac region of Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.




OUTREACH

PATC offers a variety of outreach programs for the community. Join us for a
group hike or attend one of our upcoming events to learn about ways you can get
involved.




VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Trails + Shelters
Cabins
GIS/GPS/Maps
Specialty Functions
Land Management
Outreach + Education
Leadership + Admin
Chapters + Special Sections



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CHECK OUT OUR BLOG


PATC @ THE VIRGINIA BLACK BEAR FESTIVAL

By Ruth Walkup • 17 Jun, 2024
PATC Collaborates with the Virginia Black Bear Festival (VBBF) On Saturday June
1, the town of Stanardsville, Virginia hosted the first Virginia Black Bear
Festival (VBBF), “a one-day event designed as "a celebration of nature and
mountain exploration in Shenandoah National Park and the Appalachian Trail”.
PATC was asked by the Greene County Department of Economic Development and
Tourism to partner with them at the Festival. 12 members of the PATC Southern
Shenandoah Valley and Charlottesville chapters volunteered at the large and very
busy booth right in the center of Festival activities. Several more PATC members
stopped by to give their support. Volunteers led two afternoon hikes for
Festival attendees on nearby Greene County trails that are maintained by the
PATC. Through talking with people who stopped by the booth and by directing them
to key websites, volunteers helped: · showcase the Club’s work – including land
conservation, trail maintenance, led hikes, cabin offerings · generate greater
interest in PATC · get new hikers onto local trails · sign up new members ·
enlist new volunteers for upcoming projects Various organizations that honor
nature, promote outside activities and adventures, and celebrate the emergence
of black bears were on hand to celebrate the Shenandoah National Park, the
Appalachian Trail, and Virginia’s wild spaces. All things BEARS were going on –
from led-hikes and professional storytellers, to bear- and honey-themed food at
area food trucks, appearances by Sasquatch and Smokey the Bear, BEARd and
porridge-eating competition, live music, and demonstrations (a master falconer
and a pro-bird watcher were present, as well a live bee display, for example).
Next year’s Virginia Black Bear Festival will be celebrated on National Black
Bear and National Trails Day – the first Saturday in June 7 th 2025. 


NAVIGATING MY FEAR OF HEIGHTS ON THE MOUNTAINS

By Umar Farooq • 20 May, 2024
Navigating my fear of heights on the mountains By Umar Farooq You might think
that having a crippling fear of heights is an obstacle to hiking high up in the
mountains. While there may be some truth to that, I have learned that you can
also grow to respect and embrace your fear of heights while continuing to enjoy
the beauty of nature up close. I learned this the hard way when I hiked the
famous, for me infamous, Old Rag trail for the first time in my life. The trip
began on a Saturday morning in late autumn. I was on my way to Shenandoah
National Park to complete this hike I had always wanted to do since I was about
11 or 12 years old. I arrived at the trailhead a few minutes before 7 am and
grabbed my backpack in which I packed everything I could need, except for bear
spray, which I later learned is a helpful accessory for a solo hiker. The trail
started off simply enough, but I quickly realized why people from all over the
country travel to hike this trail. After a lengthy uphill walk, the traversable
path seemed to disappear, and I came face to face with a fat slab of rock. I
stared at the slab curiously, wondering where the trail went. Then, a man came
up from behind and stopped a few feet behind me. He was from Michigan and had
traveled all the way to visit Shenandoah and hike this trail. It wasn’t his
first time. He told me this was the trail, and that I’d need to scale the rock
formation in order to continue. He also told me if I was afraid of this, there
were far greater things to be afraid of ahead of me. After the brief rock
climbing stint, more trail continued before I found myself perched up on an
open-faced ledge, staring out into an abyss. The weather was overcast that day,
and that high up on the mountain I was walking in and among the clouds
themselves. It also meant that while on this ledge, I could not see how high up
I was. The unknown height was even scarier to me, and I stayed squatted down
with my back leaned against the mountain for a good 15 minutes. My heart rate
increased by probably an additional 20 beats a minute, and my body seemed unable
to move from its position no matter how much I tried. Passersby came and went,
asking if I needed any help. I told them I was fine, and just needed a moment to
get my bearings straight. On top of my fears, I was incredibly frustrated, even
angry at myself. Part of the reason I chose to do this hike was that I wanted to
vanquish my fear of heights once and for all. It was a fear that only I seemed
to have in my social circles, and it’s something my wife playfully teases me
about. I envied those who could just walk up to the edge of a ledge and stare
down at what was below them. But as I sat there motionless and unable to
continue the trek, a realization struck. What I thought was a “crippling” fear
that hindered me was actually an important and potentially life-saving instinct.
After all, I was doing this hike by myself, and there were no harnesses or ropes
that would keep me from falling off this mountain if I wasn’t careful. With that
realization, I slowly got up, hugged the side of the mountain, and carefully
finished the hike. I then reached the summit, where I saw many people perched up
on the ledges enjoying their time. I sat myself down far from them, next to a
large rock that I could lean back on. I sat there for a while, eating my lunch
and observing those around me. A different version of me would have seen me as
lesser-than, but I completed the same hike as them. And it was my fears that
helped me to do so. All in all, I was able to complete it in about eight hours.
And as I headed back to the parking lot, I walked away from my sojourn on Old
Rag with a newfound respect for my fear of heights, and a recognition that that
fear is not my adversary, but an ominous guide just trying to help.


ARE YOU READY TO BE A PATC VOLUNTEER LEADER?

By Michael Brown • 10 May, 2024
Dear PATC Members, Would you like to give back to the community, connect people
to the outdoors, and help preserve and protect your favorite trails? The Potomac
Appalachian Trial Club (PATC) is looking for dynamic and motivated leaders to
fill our upcoming election for club officers. PATC is a non-profit organization
with over 8,000 members, of which about 1,000 are also dedicated volunteers.
PATC volunteers help maintain and preserve over 1200 miles of trails, 50 cabins,
and 39 shelters. We are a complex organization with a lot of moving parts,
always trying to improve efficiency and continue growing to better serve the
public. Positions we are looking for to lead our Executive Committee: ·
President: Club leader · VP of Operations: Coordinate trails, facilities, and
lands · VP of Volunteerism: Supports 1000 volunteers and attracts new volunteers
· Supervisor of Trails: Manages 1200 miles of trails over 40 districts ·
Supervisor of Facilities: Manages cabins, shelters and campgrounds · Supervisor
of Lands: Manages 100+ parcels of PATC properties, right of ways and easements ·
Treasurer: Oversees budget and accounting · Secretary: Manages club records ·
Supervisor of Membership: Supports 8000+ members and recruits new members ·
Supervisor of Communications: Manages media and messaging · Supervisor of
Outreach: Manages education and outreach events · Supervisor of Marketing:
Manages sales and marketing of the PATC online store If you are interested in a
leadership position, like to develop organizations, and you have about 10 hours
a week to volunteer, we’d like to know more about you. To apply or to recommend
a candidate, you can email nominations@patc.net or fill out and online
application , which can be found at www.patc.net/volunteer. We will contact you
to learn more about your interests and provide additional information. If you
cannot help now but know of potential candidates, please tell us, and we’ll
contact them. Sincerely, The PATC Nominating Committee 
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CONSERVATION + LAND


 MANAGEMENT

PATC currently owns 39 properties, totaling more than 2,000 acres. In addition,
the club also manages several leased properties and lands containing trail and
scenic easements.

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SHELTERS

Along the trails are a series of three-sided shelters for backpackers and
thru-hikers. PATC maintains 45 Shelters along the AT, as well as the Tuscarora
Trail and George Washington National Forest. PATC assigns volunteers to maintain
the shelters throughout the year.

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CLASSES + WORKSHOPS

Want to learn what to pack for a backpacking trip? Or maybe you want to add a
Wilderness First Aid Certification to your resume? Check out our skills classes
and workshops.

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GIS + MAPPING

PATC has been a proud source for mapping trails and wilderness areas for
decades, including some of your favorite State and National Parks. PATC maps
have become well known as the most authoritative sources for backcountry
information in the region.

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