Chapters + Special Section Volunteer Roles
PATC has several chapter groups across it's territories that host events, workshops, hike meetups, and more. We have two special sections as well; The Mountaineering Sections and the Ski-Touring Section. These groups provide access and opportunities for PATC members and the public to get involved in climbing and skiing, through trips, meetups, and classes.
Chapters
PATC currently has four chapters. PATC supports a large geographical area making it difficult to focus on specified remote areas. Chapters were formed to focus on specific areas. The chapters serve most of the same functions as PATC, including trail maintenance, hikes and outreach. PATC Chapters have their own leadership, have their own events and coordinate events with parent PATC functions.
PATC Chapters need the same skills as the parent organization (PATC). Trail maintenance, hike leadership, chapter leadership and outreach skills are all needed to support the chapters.
PATC chapters are subject to all the policies as the parent organization, including safety, reporting and membership. Participating in a chapter does not prevent a volunteer from participating in and other PATC function or role.
Special Sections
PATC has two special sections of the club. The Mountaineering Section operates as a rock climbing group that provides educational experiences, trips, and meetups. They organize their own volunteer efforts around different climbing areas and gyms, participating in community outreach, clean-up efforts, and more. Reach out to the Mountaineering Section directly to volunteer.
The Ski Touring Section is a ski-touring group that hosts events, meetups, and trips for those interested in ski sports. They are always looking for more folks to organize and lead trips and help out with their educational events. Reach out to the Ski Touring Section directly to volunteer.
Chapters
| Group | Description | Contact Email | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Chapter | The Blue Ridge Chapter serves members in the northern Virginia and eastern West Virginia Panhandle geographical region. | blueridgechapter@patc.net | Danielle DeHart |
| Charlottesville Chapter | The Charlottesville Chapter serve those living in the Charlottesville area and is responsible for the southernmost portion of PATC territory — the Appalachian Trail and side-trails from Rockfish Gap to McCormick Gap. |
charchapter@patc.net | Mark Perschel |
| North Chapter | The North Chapter serves those living in Maryland or Pennsylvania & is responsible for the northernmost portion of PATC territory…..the Appalachian Trail and side-trails from Harper’s Ferry thru Maryland to Pine Grove Furnace in Central Pennsylvania, as well as the Tuscarora Trail. | NorthChapter@patc.net | Dee Utz |
| Southern Shenandoah Valley Chapter | The Southern Shenandoah Valley Chapter serves those living in the Harrisonburg-Staunton-Waynesboro area of VIrginia and is responsible for the Appalachian Trail in the southern section of Shenandoah National Park as well as trails in the George Washington National Forest. | SSVChapter@patc.net | Pam Heinrich |
| Mountaineering Section | Mountaineering@patc.net | Roy Gabriel | |
| Ski Touring Section | Ski@patc.net | Steve jarvis |