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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20260214T153035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T153518Z
UID:6708-1781913600-1781999999@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:Gulf Hagas Ridgerunner Pack-In
DESCRIPTION:Our summer ridge-runner is setting up their “home” for the season\, and we need some help getting in supplies and equipment. Contact Janice for more information.
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/gulf-hagas-ridgerunner-pack-in/
LOCATION:White Cap District
CATEGORIES:Ridgerunner,Work Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.matc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Horns-pack-in-scaled-e1682467307618.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Janice Clain":MAILTO:president@matc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20260421T234455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T234455Z
UID:6989-1781481600-1781740799@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:Help Replace the Katahdin Stream Bridge in Baxter State Park
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers are needed on Mondays\, Tuesdays\, and/or Wednesdays during the first three weeks of June (June 1–3\, 8–10\, and 15–17). \nWork will include: \n\nHiking tools and materials in and out of the site\nSetting up rigging systems\nOperating Griphoists\nTimber preparation\nBridge demolition\n\nThis is a physically demanding project that involves strenuous hiking and heavy labor. \nIf you’re interested\, text or email:\nBrennan T. Turner\nTrails Supervisor | Baxter State Park\nCell: 207-731-7172\nEmail: brennan.turner@baxterstatepark.org
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/help-replace-the-katahdin-stream-bridge-in-baxter-state-park-3/
LOCATION:Katahdin District
CATEGORIES:Trails,Work Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.matc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Katahdin2-e1589936849649.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20260303T005105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T010224Z
UID:6741-1781481600-1781567999@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:Trail Crew Pack-In: Holly Brook
DESCRIPTION:Help our trail crew gear up for their next backcountry project! On this single-day trip\, we’ll hike into the Holly Brook area with tools and equipment\, then set up a base camp for the crew where they’ll stay for their multi-day “hitch.”. It’s a fun\, hands‑on way to experience the behind‑the‑scenes work that makes trail projects possible.
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/trail-crew-pack-in-holly-brook/
LOCATION:Kennebec District
CATEGORIES:Maine Trail Crew,Work Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.matc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Team-A-9-1-21_Low-scaled-e1772499912309.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Holly Sheehan":MAILTO:coordinator@matc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20251130T161809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T003635Z
UID:6572-1781395200-1781481599@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:Safford Notch Campsite Privy Site Prep
DESCRIPTION:The Safford Notch campsite is getting a new privy\, and we need your help! On June 14 we’ll do the site prep which will involve felling some trees and digging to get a flat surface. Access involves about 2.3 miles of hiking with 1\,225 feet elevation gain.
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/safford-notch-campsite-privy-site-prep/
LOCATION:Bigelow District
CATEGORIES:Campsites,Work Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.matc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Privy-site-prep-dig-scaled-e1689547320865.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Flight":MAILTO:campsite@matc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20260421T234347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T234347Z
UID:6987-1780876800-1781135999@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:Help Replace the Katahdin Stream Bridge in Baxter State Park
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers are needed on Mondays\, Tuesdays\, and/or Wednesdays during the first three weeks of June (June 1–3\, 8–10\, and 15–17). \nWork will include: \n\nHiking tools and materials in and out of the site\nSetting up rigging systems\nOperating Griphoists\nTimber preparation\nBridge demolition\n\nThis is a physically demanding project that involves strenuous hiking and heavy labor. \nIf you’re interested\, text or email:\nBrennan T. Turner\nTrails Supervisor | Baxter State Park\nCell: 207-731-7172\nEmail: brennan.turner@baxterstatepark.org
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/help-replace-the-katahdin-stream-bridge-in-baxter-state-park-2/
LOCATION:Katahdin District
CATEGORIES:Trails,Work Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.matc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Katahdin2-e1589936849649.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20260214T153409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T153409Z
UID:6710-1780704000-1780790399@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:Trail Work for Beginners at Little Boardman
DESCRIPTION:This day-long event will be a great introduction to what’s involved with trail maintenance on the AT. It will take place on Little Boardman Mountain over easy terrain. Contact Janice for more information.
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/trail-work-for-beginners-at-little-boardman/
LOCATION:White Cap District
CATEGORIES:Trails,Work Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.matc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_7005-e1595700918997.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Janice Clain":MAILTO:president@matc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20251130T161631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T161631Z
UID:6570-1780704000-1780790399@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:Spaulding Mountain Campsite Privy Site Prep
DESCRIPTION:The Spaulding Mountain campsite is getting a new privy\, and we need your help! On June 6 (rain date June 7) we’ll do the site prep which will involve felling some trees and digging to get a flat surface. Access involves about 3.4 miles of hiking with 1\,250 feet elevation gain.
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/spaulding-mountain-campsite-privy-site-prep/
LOCATION:Bigelow District
CATEGORIES:Campsites,Work Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.matc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Privy-site-prep-dig-scaled-e1689547320865.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Flight":MAILTO:campsite@matc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20260421T234002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T234144Z
UID:6985-1780272000-1780531199@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:Help Replace the Katahdin Stream Bridge in Baxter State Park
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers are needed on Mondays\, Tuesdays\, and/or Wednesdays during the first three weeks of June (June 1–3\, 8–10\, and 15–17). \nWork will include: \n\nHiking tools and materials in and out of the site\nSetting up rigging systems\nOperating Griphoists\nTimber preparation\nBridge demolition\n\nThis is a physically demanding project that involves strenuous hiking and heavy labor. \nIf you’re interested\, text or email:\nBrennan T. Turner\nTrails Supervisor | Baxter State Park\nCell: 207-731-7172\nEmail: brennan.turner@baxterstatepark.org
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/help-replace-the-katahdin-stream-bridge-in-baxter-state-park/
LOCATION:Katahdin District
CATEGORIES:Trails,Work Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.matc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Katahdin2-e1589936849649.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20251130T161032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T161338Z
UID:6566-1780099200-1780185599@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:Campsite Maintainer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to campsite maintenance? Been at it for a few years\, but want a refresher? Or\, maybe you’ve been considering taking on an assignment but want to see what’s involved first? Whatever the case\, join us at the Wilson Valley Campsite on May 30 (rain date May 31) for a workshop designed for campsite maintainers! We’ll cover the 11 essential steps of a maintenance visit and even tackle a few tasks together.
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/campsite-maintainer-workshop-2/
LOCATION:White Cap District
CATEGORIES:Campsites,Work Trips,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.matc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_7005-e1595700918997.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Flight":MAILTO:campsite@matc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20260303T203433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T203716Z
UID:6750-1780043400-1780072200@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:CPR and First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:To register – Email coordinator@matc.org  \nWho – MATC’s Trail Crew\, Ridgerunners &  Volunteers \nDate & Time – Friday\, May 29\, from 8:30 to 4:30 \nLocation – The Maine Trail Center\, in Skowhegan\, ME \nPayment – Please mail a check for $100 to the Maine Appalachian Trail Club\, PO Box 7564\, Portland\, ME 04112  \nWhat to Bring?   \n\nA bag lunch and a water bottle\n\n\nA writing utensil\, notebook\n\n\nAn inquisitive mind and sense of humor\n\n\nClothes\, layers\, for the outdoors including light colored\, long pants for tick prevention\n\n\nA mask if you have been sick or have symptoms\n\nDirections to the Maine Trail Center  \nThe 911 address is 45 Maine Trail Center Drive.   \nThe address for GPS purposes\, and local municipal uses is 29 Malbons Mills Rd. \nThere is a street sign for “Maine Trl Ctr Drive PVT.”  The driveway\, on the east side (right) of Malbons Mills Rd has a large yellow gate and is between mailboxes for 24 and 28 Malbons Mills Rd. It is about 500 feet from Route 2 (locally known as Water St. or Canaan Rd.  depending on if you are coming from West or East)\, about 3/4 mile from downtown Skowhegan. \n 
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/6750/
LOCATION:Maine Trail Center Site\, 29 Malbons Mills Rd\, Skowhegan\, ME\, 04976
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.matc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screen-Shot-2026-03-03-at-3.33.12-PM.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20260214T152049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T214246Z
UID:6704-1778889600-1778975999@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:Horns Pond Ridgerunner Pack-In
DESCRIPTION:Come help us pack supplies in for the Bigelow ridgerunner for the 2026 season! It’s a ~5.0 mile one-way hike with about 2\,000 feet of elevation gain.
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/horns-pond-ridgerunner-pack-in-2/
LOCATION:Bigelow District
CATEGORIES:Ridgerunner,Work Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.matc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Horns-pack-in-scaled-e1682467307618.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Holly Sheehan":MAILTO:coordinator@matc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20260413T223916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T220429Z
UID:6914-1777712400-1777726800@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:Help Set Up the Trail Crew and Ridgerunners for the 2026 Season
DESCRIPTION:MATC is seeking volunteers to prepare the Trail Maine Center for our seasonal staff. \nWhen: Saturday\, May 2\, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (rain or shine) \nTasks include: \n\nGeneral cleaning – all spaces\nInstall curtains\nSanitize dishes and organize kitchen supplies\nOrganize the attic\nReplace handles on tools\nSet up and check tents\nCleanout trailers\n\nWhere: Maine Trail Center\, Skowhegan \nWhat to Bring: \n\nWork gloves\nWater bottle\nBag lunch\n\nRSVP: Email Holly Sheehan at coordinator@matc.org \nDriving Directions to the Maine Trail Center \nThe 911 address is 45 Maine Trail Center Drive. \nThe address for GPS purposes\, and local municipal uses is 29 Malbons Mills Rd. \nOur street sign is “Maine Trail Center Drive PVT.” \nThe driveway\, on the east side (right) of Malbons Mills Rd includes a large yellow gate and is between mailboxes 24 and 28. It is about 500 feet from Route 2\, locally known as Water St. or Canaan Rd.\, depending on if you are coming from West or East.) \nIt is about 3/4 mile from downtown Skowhegan.
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/help-set-up-the-trail-crew-and-ridgerunners-for-the-2026-season/
LOCATION:Maine Trail Center Site\, 29 Malbons Mills Rd\, Skowhegan\, ME\, 04976
CATEGORIES:Maine Trail Crew,Work Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Holly Sheehan":MAILTO:coordinator@matc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20251130T155810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T160259Z
UID:6563-1777680000-1777852799@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:Privy Pre-Build
DESCRIPTION:Come help with some construction fun! You can help build\, organize lumber\, or package materials. We will be pre-building 3 privies in Palmyra- come for one day or both! These privies will be built on-site later this season to replace the existing privies at Avery Memorial\, Safford Notch\, and Spaulding Mountain campsites.
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/privy-pre-build/
LOCATION:Palmyra\, ME
CATEGORIES:Campsites,Work Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.matc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_1889-scaled-e1764518550665.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Flight":MAILTO:campsite@matc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T153000
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20260204T232348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T225417Z
UID:6664-1777104000-1777131000@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:MATC Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MATC’s annual business meeting will be on Saturday April 25th at Colby. Lunch will be provided by Colby Catering. We are asking attendees to make a cash donation to help the Club defray costs.  We will have a limited selection of Club merchandise (hats and t-shirts). Sales are cash only. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:00 – 9:00\nRegistration\, Membership and Conversation\n\n\n9:00\nWelcome\n\n\n9:05 to 9:20\nIce Breaker\n\n\n9:25 to 10:25\nBusiness – 2025 minutes approval\, President’s Report\, Committee Reports\n\n\n10:25 to 10:40\nBreak\n\n\n10:40 to 11:10\nBusiness – Remembrance of deceased members\, Treasurer’s report & budget\, Election of officers\n\n\n11:10 to 12:10\nWilderness Preparedness Presentation (Bryan Courtois)\n\n\n12:10 to 1:00\nLunch on site (Colby Catering)\n\n\n1:00 to 1:50\nMember Panel: The Evolution of Maintaining\n\n\n1:50 to 2:10\nVolunteer Recognition and Awards\n\n\n2:10 to 2:20\nBreak\n\n\n2:20 to 2:30\nTrail Center Phase 2\n\n\n2:30 to 3:00\nVisit with Grandma Gatewood\n\n\n3:00 to 3:30\nRaffle and silent auction of retired MATC signs
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/matc-annual-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Schair-Swenson-Watson Alumni Center\, Mayflower Hill Dr.\, Waterville\, ME\, 04901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.matc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Events_Meetings-e1602028646558.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Janice Clain":MAILTO:president@matc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20260323T004214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T225444Z
UID:6792-1776502800-1776528000@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:Maine Trail Center Projects
DESCRIPTION:Come help with projects at the Maine Trail Center! Event is rain or shine.\n\nProjects:\n– Assemble and Poly inside of 8 under bunk storage bins\n– Install bunk room shelving\n– Install Window screens (after cleaning window tracks)\n– Recaulk bathroom sinks\n– Install Meeting room shades\n– Cut and install foam board divider walls in bunk rooms\n– Sweep attic storage (bring N95 mask)\n– Create shallow waterbar for drive-thru
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/maine-trail-center-projects-2/
LOCATION:Maine Trail Center Site\, 29 Malbons Mills Rd\, Skowhegan\, ME\, 04976
CATEGORIES:Work Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.matc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screen-Shot-2026-03-14-at-10.32.35-AM.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Doug Dolan":MAILTO:info@matc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20260323T004041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T004041Z
UID:6790-1776416400-1776441600@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:Maine Trail Center Projects
DESCRIPTION:Come help with projects at the Maine Trail Center! Event is rain or shine.\n\nProjects:\n– Assemble and Poly inside of 8 under bunk storage bins\n– Install bunk room shelving\n– Install Window screens (after cleaning window tracks)\n– Recaulk bathroom sinks\n– Install Meeting room shades\n– Cut and install foam board divider walls in bunk rooms\n– Sweep attic storage (bring N95 mask)\n– Create shallow waterbar for drive-thru
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/maine-trail-center-projects/
LOCATION:Maine Trail Center Site\, 29 Malbons Mills Rd\, Skowhegan\, ME\, 04976
CATEGORIES:Work Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.matc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screen-Shot-2026-03-14-at-10.32.35-AM.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Doug Dolan":MAILTO:info@matc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20251027T122731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T122731Z
UID:6529-1772823600-1772830800@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The MATC Executive Committee meets on the first Friday of every odd-numbered month\, except there is no meeting in July. This meeting will be held via Zoom web conferencing. Please contact Janice Clain for more information.
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.matc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Events_Meetings-e1602028646558.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Janice Clain":MAILTO:president@matc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20251027T123135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T123135Z
UID:6531-1768003200-1768089599@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In January\, the MATC Executive Committee meets on the second Saturday. This meeting will be held in person at a location to be determined. Please contact Janice Clain for more information.
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.matc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Events_Meetings-e1602028646558.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Janice Clain":MAILTO:president@matc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20251027T122531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T122830Z
UID:6527-1762542000-1762549200@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The MATC Executive Committee meets on the first Friday of every odd-numbered month\, except there is no meeting in July. This meeting will be held via Zoom web conferencing. Please contact Janice Clain for more information.
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.matc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Events_Meetings-e1602028646558.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Janice Clain":MAILTO:president@matc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20250908T235405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T235405Z
UID:6354-1760745600-1760831999@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:Saddleback Ridgerunner Packout
DESCRIPTION:Our summer ridge-runner is packing up their “home” for the season\, and we need some help getting out supplies and equipment. Contact tori for more information.
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/saddleback-ridgerunner-packout/
LOCATION:Bigelow District
CATEGORIES:Work Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.matc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/HornsPondPackIn-scaled-e1620731173450.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Tori Jofery":MAILTO:vp@matc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20250908T235229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T235229Z
UID:6352-1760745600-1760831999@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:Gulf Hagas Ridgerunner Packout
DESCRIPTION:Our summer ridge-runner is packing up their “home” for the season\, and we need some help getting out supplies and equipment. Contact Janice for more information.
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/gulf-hagas-ridgerunner-packout/
LOCATION:White Cap District
CATEGORIES:Work Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Janice Clain":MAILTO:president@matc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20250908T234848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T234848Z
UID:6350-1760745600-1760831999@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:Horns Pond Ridgerunner Packout
DESCRIPTION:The ridge-runner season is coming to a close\, and we need to pack out all of the seasonal gear. It’s a 5-mile hike up with 2\,000 feet of elevation gain\, and then 5-mile return. Please bring a backpack with space in it to bring some items down. Contact Audrey for more information.
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/horns-pond-ridgerunner-packout/
LOCATION:Bigelow District
CATEGORIES:Ridgerunner,Work Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.matc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/HornsPondPackIn-scaled-e1620731173450.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20250907T212900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T213406Z
UID:6346-1760745600-1760831999@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed - Ridgerunner Pack Outs
DESCRIPTION:Ridgerunner pack outs \n\nFor more information\, contact site supervisors\n\nSaddleback – Tori Jofery  tjofery@matc.org\nBigelow – Audrey Laffely  alaffely@matc.org\nHundred Mile Wildness (Gulf Hagas)  – Janice Clain  jclain@matc.org
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/volunteers-needed-ridgerunner-pack-outs/
CATEGORIES:Ridgerunner
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20250507T002624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T004353Z
UID:6125-1757721600-1757894399@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:Horns Pond Campsite Cleanup!
DESCRIPTION:Let’s make a difference where it matters most! Join us for a rewarding weekend of fresh air\, stunning scenery\, and meaningful action as we clean up the Horns Pond Campsite. It’s the highest campsite in Maine\, and over the years it has accumulated several generations of by-gone privies and other now unused items. This overnight trip will be to prepare the unwanted goods to be helicoptered out in 2026 (assuming we can secure the funds! Come help  leave the campsite better than we found it!
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/horns-pond-campsite-cleanup/
LOCATION:Bigelow District
CATEGORIES:Campsites,Work Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Flight":MAILTO:campsite@matc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20251027T122421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T122421Z
UID:6525-1757703600-1757710800@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The MATC Executive Committee meets on the first Friday of every odd-numbered month\, except there is no meeting in July. This meeting will be held via Zoom web conferencing. Please contact Janice Clain for more information.
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.matc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Events_Meetings-e1602028646558.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Janice Clain":MAILTO:president@matc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250811
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20250317T002146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T141946Z
UID:5870-1754697600-1754870399@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:Baldpate and Hall Mountain Campsites Privy Builds
DESCRIPTION:We’re building new privies at the Baldpate and Hall Mountain campsites this summer\, and need your help! The plan is for the materials to be helicoptered to these sites on one day in early August; we’ll build them after that. Access to either campsite involves about 2.5 of miles of hiking with ~1\,700 feet of elevation gain. Please join us! Those of you involved in past projects can attest to the camaraderie\, satisfaction\, and good fun with these projects!
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/baldpate-and-hall-mountain-campsites-privy-builds/
LOCATION:Baldpate District
CATEGORIES:Campsites,Work Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Flight":MAILTO:campsite@matc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250811
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20250710T142221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T142444Z
UID:6278-1754611200-1754870399@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:Women's Work Weekend: Moose Falls Campsite/Bigelow Lodge
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Work Weekend: Moose Falls Campsite/Bigelow Lodge\n\nBigelow District\n\nPlease join us on August 9 (Rain date August 10) to fix up the Moose Falls Campsite. \n\nWe will be removing a hazardous tent platform and replacing it with an earthen pad. This work trip is open to women eager to explore trail maintenance in a friendly\, supportive setting. Participants are invited to stay at the Bigelow Lodge for the weekend. One day will be dedicated to the project and the off day free for exploration and fun. For more information contact Amanda at: americorpoutreach@matc.org.\n\n\n\nAmanda Reimer \nOutreach Steward\nAmeriCorps / Maine Appalachian Trail Club\namericorpoutreach@matc.org | www.matc.org/outreach
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/6278/
LOCATION:Moose Falls Campsite\, New Portland\, ME
CATEGORIES:Outreach,Work Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250809
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20250219T014353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T014353Z
UID:5806-1754179200-1754697599@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:Maine Trail Crew
DESCRIPTION:The Maine Trail Crew will be working on the trail section from the West Branch Piscataquis River to Marble Brook. Volunteers are invited to help with this project! The crew will car camp near the work site and walk to the project area each day; there is minimal elevation gain from the camp site to the work site. For more information: coordinator@matc.org
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/maine-trail-crew-3/
LOCATION:White Cap District
CATEGORIES:Maine Trail Crew,Work Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holly Sheehan":MAILTO:coordinator@matc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20250219T014157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T014157Z
UID:5804-1753574400-1754092799@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:Maine Trail Crew
DESCRIPTION:The Maine Trail Crew will be working on the trail section from the West Branch Piscataquis River to Marble Brook. Volunteers are invited to help with this project! The crew will car camp near the work site and walk to the project area each day; there is minimal elevation gain from the camp site to the work site. For more information: coordinator@matc.org
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/maine-trail-crew-2/
LOCATION:White Cap District
CATEGORIES:Maine Trail Crew,Work Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.matc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Crew-2023.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Holly Sheehan":MAILTO:coordinator@matc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250726
DTSTAMP:20260524T145000
CREATED:20250219T014007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T014007Z
UID:5801-1752969600-1753487999@www.matc.org
SUMMARY:Maine Trail Crew
DESCRIPTION:The Maine Trail Crew will be working on the trail section from the West Branch Piscataquis River to Marble Brook. Volunteers are invited to help with this project! The crew will car camp near the work site and walk to the project area each day; there is minimal elevation gain from the camp site to the work site. For more information: coordinator@matc.org \n 
URL:https://www.matc.org/event/maine-trail-crew/
LOCATION:White Cap District
CATEGORIES:Maine Trail Crew,Work Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.matc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Crew-2023.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Holly Sheehan":MAILTO:coordinator@matc.org
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