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"Appalachian Al" would like
you to help
by contributing to the project
Any
financial contribution is greatly appreciated and is
tax deductible. Our fundraising campaign is currently
underway, and below you can see our progress (updated
every few days). Please donate and help us reach our
goal of $100,000 before the grand opening (and move
"Appalachian Al" farther along on his virtual
"thru-hike" to make the grand opening possible.
Every $50 helps him progress about one mile closer to
"Maine", and our grand opening). Although
it would be nice if everyone gave at least $50, we accept
donations of any amount. (If you wish to send in your
donation by regular postal mail, click
here for pdf donation form)
YOUR
donation will move us along this virtual A.T., closer
to Katahdin, and success for the A.T. Museum. So please
"Join our Journey."
Thank
you. (If you experience any problems
with donating online, please let us know by e-mailing
us at info@atmuseum.org)
We currently have over $15,382 in donations! Appalachian
Al has begun, and has successfully passed through the
state of Georgia! Passing through the states of Tennessee
and North Carolina, he reported that he was definitely
ready for that hot shower at the Fontana Dam. He looked
foreward to seeing a bear in the Smokies, and hoped
that he has enough warm clothing. Click on the image
of Appalachian Al (below) in the Nantahalas & from
Clingman's Dome for a larger view of this spectacular
scenery!
During
a recent surge, Appalachian Al left the Smokies, made
a short stop in Hot Springs, Tennessee. He spent some
time with a fellow hiker on Big Bald who was going southbound
and picked up some needed tips about the upcoming trail
conditions. See Below for more details...
Al did not see any Elephants strung up as he went by
Erwin, Tennesse, but met a couple of college professors
while on Roan Mountain who cheered him up with their
donations to the A.T. Museum fund drive. A short refreshing
dip in Watuga lake prepared him for descending into
the State of Virginia, where he thought he might might
attend the "Trail Days" festivities. He met
a couple of hikers from Illinois staying at "The
Place" who congratulated him on his efforts and
inspired him to keep faith in the Museum ideals. Appalachian
Al reports he is doing well, sends his thanks, but says
he will definitely need a lot of support for the upcoming
long journey through Virginia.
 At
Comer's Creek, Al balanced on a fallen log after gazing
at the falls and contemplating taking a skinny dip in
the cool waters (which he did afterwards, but we cannot
show pictures of that).
Farther along, he thought about ordering pizza, but
due to his promise of donating any extra money to the
A.T.Museum cause, he opted to eat his Ramen noodles
instead. He thinks that if everyone would just eat one
meal of Ramen noodles and foreward the remaining difference
(at least $10) between the price of Pizza and Smack
Ramen, he would be able to get through Virginia pretty
quickly.
If
you are not currently a member and would like to become
one, Click on the button below to become a member and
pay with PayPal. Be prepared to enter a donation amount
of $20 or more for your one year dues.
If
you do not wish to use the online donation, click one
of the following for a printable membership form to
become a member: PDF
file. Contributions or memberships to the Appalachian
Trail Museum Society should be sent to Rich Evans to
the address below. Checks should be made payable to
A.T. Museum Society. We will send you a formal acknowledgment
of your contribution for your records.
The
grand opening for the Museum will be on National Trails
Day, June 5, 2010. For more detailed info on this event,
click here.
Regular
Yearly Membership: $20 per year
Corporate
membership is available at a $500 yearly rate.
Our
Corporate members are:
Walkin' Jim Stoltz
This
website hosted by rduonline.com:
Aetna Insurance Co.
We also give Special Thanks to PATC, SATC, KTA, ATC,
& the Smithsonian
Mail
your donations to the following address:
ATMS
c/o Richard Evans
- Treasurer
2125 Church Road
Mountain
Top, Pa 18707
Katahdin
Art Project
There
is now another way to donate to the A.T. Museum. It
is called the Katahdin Art Project and is a collaboration
between the Earl Shaffer Foundation and Crest Photography
Inc. It combines Earl Shaffer’s poetry and Bart
Smith’s photography to create a moving and lasting
tribute to Mount Katahdin. It includes a picture of
Mount Katahdin along with a poem composed by Earl.
The
poem "Katahdin" came to Earl upon waking from
a dream in the wee hours of the morning of his final
ascent up Katahdin. He wrote it while still in his sleeping
bag using light from his head lamp.
Bart
photographed Mount Katahdin from the Appalachian Trail
along Abol Bridge in the latter half of October 1998.
The previous day a passing storm yielded thunder, lightning,
rainbows and the year’s first snow on Mount Katahdin.
The dawn broke, sparkling clear with wisps of clouds,
and it was captured by Bart in the above photo.
We
believe you will appreciate the scope of this endeavor.
The Katahdin Art Project is a lasting tribute to the
mountain that represents the northern terminus of the
Appalachian Trail and to Earl Shaffer. If you are excited
about the artistry of the Katahdin Art Project, as well
as the concept of win, win, win fundraising please tell
a friend, so the word can spread. It is a one of a kind
gift which will be treasured through out the years.
Best of all, your purchase will help carry on the spirit
of Earl Shaffer’s legacy, a man who gave so much
to the Appalachian Trail.
Follow
the link:
katahdinartproject.com
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