[at-l] Re: Trail volunteers

[janl2@mindspring.com (Jan Leitschuh)]

> This varies from region
> to region. In the south Bob Peoples of Tennessee Eastman gathered a 100 
> college volunteers to do the massive switchback project out of Carvers Gap. 
> In the northeast I'm afraid we are undergoing a cultural change in lack of 
> free time and more work hours. This has been accompanied by a decline in 
> interest in outdoor club activities.

	In talking to Bob Peoples casually this fall, it is my understanding that
his "acquisition" of strong young backs for Trail maintenance is partly a
result of a pact with a nearby college program. I believe students earn
college credits for an "internship" on the Trail. What a win-win situation!

I am not certain of the particulars, but perhaps this idea could be used in
other areas. I would be surprised if Dartmouth didn't have a similar
arrangement. Bob's college deal brings him many fresh faces (and what an
excellent role model for young folk). 

That, of course, and Bob's tireless and enthusiastic spiel as hikers pour
thru his lovely hostel. He gets some help that way too!

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