Presentation- Maine Appalachian Trail in Winter

Maine’s 281-mile section of the Appalachian Trail is generally considered to be the most difficult of the whole AT, even for trail-hardened through-hikers nearing the end of their summer journey. But that’s too easy for two Maine hikers. Instead, they chose to compound these most northern trail miles by hiking them in winter. Why would two otherwise sane people choose to slog through thigh-high drifts, sleep in sub-zero temperatures, and summit Mount Katahdin in a snowstorm to complete this feat? Native Mainers Peter Roderick and Laura Flight will share their motivation, techniques, accomplishments, and chilling stories from their miles of winter trail breaking along the Appalachian Trail. On December 14th, Peter and Laura will talk in the Morrell Room of the Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant Street, in Brunswick, Maine. A potluck dinner will begin at 6 pm; the presentation at 7 pm. Bring a potluck item to share and your own dinnerware (plate, utensils etc.). Drinks will be available. Parking is free in the municipal lot on Union St.
For more information download a PDF flyer (264 KB) or contact John Mullens