Tag Archives: Long Distance Trails Crew

Long Distance Trails Crew Chief Chris Reyling Named ATC Mid-Atlantic Volunteer of the Year

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Trail Walker

By Members of the Long Distance Trails Crew Congratulations to Long Distance Trails Crew Chief Chris Reyling, who was named Appalachian Trail Conservancy Mid-Atlantic Volunteer of the Year! Long Distance Trails Crew (LDTC) members submitted the nomination of their crew … Continue reading →

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Bard Students Team Up with Long Distance Trails Crew to Help Relocate the Appalachian Trail on Bear Mountain

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Trail Walker

Text by Bob Fuller, Andrea Minoff, and Marty Costello, photos by Andrea Minoff, members of the Long Distance Trails Crew Students supplement sustainable trail design class work with field experience This October, the Trail Conference’s Long Distance Trails Crew (LDTC) … Continue reading →

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New Section of Appalachian Trail on Bear Mountain Opens with Ribbon-Cutting Hike

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Trail Walker

Text and Photos by Andrea Minoff, Assistant to the Long Distance Trails Crew Chief A new section of the Appalachian Trail on the southwest shoulder of Bear Mountain in Harriman/Bear Mountain State Parks was opened this past Saturday, Nov. 14. Long … Continue reading →

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Long Distance Trails Crew Nears Completion of Appalachian Trail Relocation on Bear Mountain

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Trail Walker

Text by Bob Fuller and Marty Costello, pictures by Marty Costello, LDTC members New trail goes up through cliffs, climbs a stone ladder, and reaches beautiful views. In March 2015, the Long Distance Trails Crew (LDTC) began work on a … Continue reading →

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Damaged Bridge Brings Together a Diverse Community of Hikers

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Trail Walker

Long Distance Trails Crew and MEVO join forces to repair and improve footbridge in Ramapo Mountain State Forest built by Eagle Scout Text by Bob Fuller/Marty Costello/David Booth, pictures by Marty Costello, members of the Long Distance Trails Crew If … Continue reading →

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Long Distance Runners Meet Long Distance Trails Crew

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Trail Walker

By Bob Fuller, Crew Leader, Long Distance Trails Crew This June, while working on our Appalachian Trail relocation project on the southwest shoulder of Bear Mountain, the Long Distance Trails Crew (LDTC) had the distinct pleasure of meeting Tom Panek, … Continue reading →

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Tossing Snowballs in May: Long Distance Trails Crew Explores the Ellenville Ice Caves

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Trail Walker

It’s not all work for the Long Distance Trails Crew. Members of this trail-building team recently took a holiday to the ice caves in the Shawangunks.  By David Booth, member of the Long Distance Trails Crew Photos by Franz Rucker and … Continue reading →

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AT Section in Harriman-Bear Mountain Ablaze with Improved Markings

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Trail Walker

Text by Andrea Minoff and Bob Fuller, members of the Long Distance Trails Crew. Photos by Andrea Minoff. Members of the Long Distance Trails Crew (LDTC) took advantage of the lovely weather on Sunday, May 3 to refresh and realign … Continue reading →

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Long Distance Trails Crew Kicks Off Trail-Building Season

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Trail Walker

Crew Starts Appalachian Trail Relocation at Bear Mountain Text by Bob Fuller; pictures by Marty Costello, members of the Long Distance Trails Crew After a winter of fun crew outings—including hikes, snowshoeing, and a New Year’s Eve party—the Long Distance … Continue reading →

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Crew Restores Appalachian Trail at Beechy Bottom

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Trail Walker

Long Distance Trails Crew installs steps and stepping stones in eroded trailbed By Bob Fuller and Marty Costello, members of the Long Distance Trails Crew The Long Distances Trails Crew has been out again, this time to restore a small … Continue reading →

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