![]() ![]() A "bald" is usually a treeless summit in the southern region that is not necessarily above timberline, but the peak is still open at the summit. See Tread as well.īald: Describes a treeless, rocky summit in certain areasof the Appalachians. Describes the cut bank along the uphill side of the trail, extending upslope from the tread. A thru-hiker can do serious damage to an AYCE restaurant's buffet.īackslope: Trail construction term. AYCE: "All You Can Eat" Restaurants that offer AYCE are the hikers goal while in town. A nonprofit, volunteer based organization dedicated to the management and preservaton of the Appalachian trail. Going downhill, it is where you crash if you are out of control.ĪTC: Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Going up a switchback, it's where you stop, look at the new direction.up.and groan. ![]() Trail club in New Hampshinre that providdes huts (expensive shelters for hikers to stay at) and maintainer of the Appalachian trail in the White Mountains.Īpron: Transition area on a switchback. Mainly used for boiling water to rehydrate or cook food.ĪMC: Appalalchian Mountain Club. Alcohol Stove: Small stove that runs on HEET or denatured alcohol. Great Association of hiker who love the Appalachian Trail. Access Trail: Connects a primary trail to a road, campground or another trail.ĪLDHA: The Appalachina Long Distance Hikers Association.
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