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Long-distance hikers gathering at Stampede Pass

The American Long-Distance Hiking Association honors backpackers who've completed the Triple Crown of America's long trails -- the Appalachian, Continental Divide and Pacific Crest trails. (Phillip J. Carcia)
The American Long-Distance Hiking Association honors backpackers who've completed the Triple Crown of America's long trails -- the Appalachian, Continental Divide and Pacific Crest trails. (Phillip J. Carcia)

HIKING -- Backpackers who've walked the walk are giving programs of enduring value this weekend during the 21st annual gathering of the American Long-Distance Hiking Association-West at Stampede Pass, Wash.

Openings are still available for the Saturday programs by hikers who've accomplished incredible "feets"  and possibly for the full Friday-Sunday event to be held at The Mountaineers Meany Lodge

The site is a unique ski lodge on a private ski mountain. Camping is available as well as a main lodge that sleeps 90 people, a great room that can fit 130 people for the presentations, forums, meals and awards. 

The is the group that presents the Triple Crown Awards to hikers who have completed the Appalachian, Continental Divide and Pacific Crest Trails.

 



Rich Landers
Rich Landers joined The Spokesman-Review in 1977. He is the Outdoors editor for the Sports Department writing and photographing stories about hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, conservation, nature and wildlife and related topics.

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