The Hall Mountain campsite is getting a new privy, and we need your help! On July 19 (rain date July 20) we’ll do the site prep which will involve felling some trees and digging to get a flat surface. Access involves about 2.5 miles of hiking with 1,700 feet elevation gain.
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Baldpate Campsite Privy Site Prep
The Baldpate campsite is getting a new privy, and we need your help! On June 21 (rain date June 22) we’ll do the site prep which will involve felling some trees and digging to get a flat surface. Access involves about 2.4 miles of hiking with 1,500 feet elevation gain.
Campsite Maintainer Coordinator
We’re looking for a person or two to coordinate campsite maintainers. This role involves duties in the field as well as administrative work (email etc.). Here are the job duties:
- Recruit, interview, and select maintainers for campsite vacancies (MAINEtainer, website, etc.)
- Perform new maintainer orientation and education
Aid, train, and communicate with new and existing campsite maintainers in the performance of their duties - Ensure maintainers are current members of the Club and have signed the Volunteer Service Agreement (VSA)
- Review incoming work trip reports and monitor activities (and inactivity) of campsite maintainers
- Recommend replacement of campsite maintainers when circumstances warrant
- Communicate and coordinate work needs beyond the capability of the maintainer to the Campsite Manager, and District Manger as appropriate
- Work with the Campsite Manager to provide written annual summaries of work performed by maintainers and issues encountered
Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator with your interest or any questions.
Privies in the News!
While using a privy is typically and preferably a solitary experience, the how and why of privies deserve some face time. Check out this recent ATC article explaining the privy “Facts of the Matter.” The banner photo was taken by MATC volunteer Emily Zimmerman from the 2021 Sabbath Day Pond privy project! https://appalachiantrail.org/register-blog/privy-choices/


