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RMC is looking for a summer caretaker right now

Lol it’s one of them. Also not just solely focusing on the uber-wealthy is another.

Task #1 - change the logo that 90% of people dislike

Guyot site and the Lincoln Woods trailhead has needed a reservation system for about 10 years. That needs to happen - what a zoo. On the state side, Falling Waters could perhaps benefit from a reservation system.

pretty sure some of the old VFTT gatherings and hikes came close to matching this

This is a far better proposal than the original idea, which was total lunacy. I still think this idea is dangerous in that I suspect people will still get in trouble from time to time, requiring SAR.

I filled out the survey about a week or so ago. I think the key is that the CTA really, really needs to listen to the outdoor community here, and not repeat some of the major mistakes made by the AMC and also Maine Huts & Trails. Specifically, I hope that they don't grow to focus too heavily...

Hopefully the first thing the new president does is change the logo. The public overwhelming hates the new one. I now worry that the Trustees are getting an arrogant leader that doesn't really listen to feedback well.

Just wanted to note that if you wanted practice, there's a great (self-guided) place in Kentucky near Red River Gorge that you can do this. Some of the most fun I've ever had. Also a guided tour in West Virginia I believe.

Sounds like the weirdest dude to hit the WMNF since Gary Moody.

looks great Tim!

When the original VFTT logo files were lost, I had my friend design a new one, and that logo is what was used on the t-shirts and Teejay's stickers. Here you go!

That's awesome! If I remember correctly, I think I ended up losing like $200 on those. Don't really care though because people did seem to like them. Only six orange ones were made - I wonder what they go for on ebay?

Thanks for the heads up on this. Added it to the wish list. His first book is the one of the best SAR-related books of all time, anywhere.

If only FB would die and VFTT returned to full strength. I contributed a fair amount to VFTT from about 2004 through 2010, and miss those days quite a bit. Met lots of people and drank tons of beer. Even hiked a little. Some of the drama was epic too.