In lieu of another cancer update this morning, I’m going to repost something I just shared over on my Facebook page:

Hard to believe this was 10 years ago.

And I’m glad for the memory because there is ALOT of uncertainty and chaos around how our trails and public lands are going to be managed this year.

This week the Continental Divide Trail Coalition is heading to Washington DC with the Partnership for the National Trails System and American Hiking Society to speak to congress on our behalf. These organizations are celebrating their 28th year of Hike the Hill, a joint effort to bring together the trails community to advance shared trail priorities with congressional and federal agency leaders.

They will be advocating for trails funding, public lands management and conservation, equitable access, and other top priority issues that sustain trails and improve access to public lands.

THIS YEAR the trails community faces a sense of urgency unlike any seen in recent years as a new administration and Congress look to reshape the federal government and funding.

It is paramount that the trails community’s voice is heard by attending in-person or if unable to come to DC, to meet locally with district staff to form or strengthen key relationships and demonstrate the importance and value of trails.

Follow along the Hike the Hill progress by checking in with your favorite National Scenic Trail, or by following the American Hiking Society and Partnership for the National Trails System Facebook pages.

You can also reach out directly to your elected leaders by following this template set up by the CDTC.

Please protect what you love, and I know how much you all love trails!

She-ra