The Big Bald Workday is a great introduction to trail maintenance and a chance to experience the satisfaction of giving back to the Appalachian Trail. Whether you're curious about becoming a trail volunteer or simply want to spend a day outdoors making a difference, this workday offers a fun and welcoming environment for all experience […]
Carolina Mountain Club Council meets quarterly to conduct the business of the Club, including planning programs and events, overseeing trail maintenance and operations, reviewing finances, and addressing matters that support our mission. Council meetings are open to all CMC members, who are welcome to attend, observe the proceedings, and learn more about the work that […]
You are in the woods out of cell range, someone in your party is hurt, and you need assistance ASAP. What if you had a radio that would let you communicate with the outside world to ask for help? Or this: you are part of a crew working on different sections of trail well out […]
How will you quickly and accurately transmit the location of a trail issue to the maintenance crew? How do you let your at-home contact person know precisely where your campsite is? When telling 911 where an injured hiker is located, what is the best way to deliver that information? The US National Grid coordinate system […]
Each fall, Carolina Mountain Club recognizes the volunteers who care for our trails with the annual Trail Maintainers Picnic. This gathering is an opportunity to celebrate another year of stewardship, share stories from the trail, recognize outstanding volunteer contributions, and enjoy good food with friends who share a commitment to preserving our region's hiking trails. […]
National Public Lands Day
Join us at Max Patch! National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort dedicated to caring for our shared public lands, and this year the Carolina Mountain Club will celebrate by giving back to one of Western North Carolina's most iconic landscapes—Max Patch. Join fellow volunteers for a rewarding day of trail […]
Carolina Mountain Club Council meets quarterly to conduct the business of the Club, including planning programs and events, overseeing trail maintenance and operations, reviewing finances, and addressing matters that support our mission. Council meetings are open to all CMC members, who are welcome to attend, observe the proceedings, and learn more about the work that […]
Join Carolina Mountain Club on this special event as we restore the Appalachian Trail near the Deer Park Mountain shelter on this weekend overnight. We’ll be out rehabbing the trail and making new friends. No experience necessary, experienced CMC trail members will be on site to supervise and train. If you have always wanted to […]
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