Fighting crowds on the Appalachian Trail (Hiking tips Pt. 30)

The AT Conservancy has a plan to reduce the size of crowds on the AT while keeping the goal of accessibility and a quality experience for all aspiring hikers.

Donate to the AT Conservancy - https://www.appalachiantrail.org/home/ways-to-give/make-a-donation

News story about number of thru hikers - http://www.chattanoogan.com/2015/12/18/314651/Appalachian-Trail-Conservancy-Sees.aspx

ATC page on voluntary registration - http://www.appalachiantrail.org/home/explore-the-trail/thru-hiking/voluntary-thru-hiker-registration

PDF on the ATC's overall plan to deal with the increase in hikers -
http://www.appalachiantrail.org/docs/default-source/Conservation-Documents/protecting-the-at-hiking-experience.pdf?sfvrsn=0

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