The Blue and White Crew

The Blue and White Crew is a volunteer trail crew, sponsored by the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club. The crew works primarily in the Central District of Shenandoah National Park (the region of the Park that covers the area from Thornton Gap in the north to Swift Run Gap in the south). The crew schedules monthly work trips in the Park throughout the year, as well as volunteer training sessions and occasional trips to trails in the Washington, D.C. region. Visit the crew calendar for a list of upcoming trips. More information about crew activities, including points of contact, are available on the "about the crew" pages.


The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club

The PATC is a 7000-member volunteer organization, headquartered in Vienna, Virginia. The club, founded in 1927, is responsible for the maintenance of 240 miles of the Appalachian Trail, as well as approximately 800 miles of other trails in the Mid-Atlantic region. The club maintains many of the side (blue-blazed) trails in Shenandoah National Park.
In addition to trail work, PATC volunteers maintain trail-side cabins, huts and shelters; assist in search and rescue operations; conduct classes in Leave No Trace outdoor ethics; organize group recreational events (hikes and excursions); and help in natural resource conservation.
For more information visit the PATC website.

Upcoming Crew Events
June 6-7: Overseer Workshop,
overnight~Pinnacles Research Station
June 12-14: Weeding Extravaganza 1
overnight~Pinnacles Research Station
June 20: Rigging Workshop
Pinnacles Research Station
July 10-12: July Work Trip
Cedar Run Trail rehab
overnight ~ Pinnacles Research Station

The Crew will be hosting our annual trail overseer workshop in June. The workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn new skills (for both new overseers and old hands). The weekend is organized in coordination with the trail professionals from Shenandoah National Park, who'll be leading the crews. For more information, see the crew calendar (June) or contact Kerry Snow.

more photos at the Crew Gallery

2009 Central District work tally (as of 5/24/09):
4861 hours

QUICK LINKS: trail conditions work reports weather Google calendar Google group

Visit the NEWS page for updates:
Tom and Heather's trip updates, New B&W Flickr Site...

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last updated: 24 May 2009
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