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Laurie Potteiger Is Leaving ATC, But Not The Trail

6/6/2021

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Our great friend Laurie Potteiger is retiring after 33 years at Appalachian Trail Conservancy. HERE is a link to her final post on ATC's website. For that time, Laurie has literally been the face of the A.T., greeting hikers as they came in to the ATC Visitors Center to get their traditional photos. Laurie has also been a fixture at many A.T. events, like Trail Days, the ALDHA Gatherings and the A.T. Biennials. Many of us were first inspired to take the plunge and attempt a thru-hike after talking to Laurie at one of these events.

Because of her typical modesty, Laurie said nothing in her farewell post about her involvement with the A.T. Museum. When our founder and President, Larry Luxenberg, first proposed a Museum to honor and showcase America's most popular and heavily used long distance hiking trail, Laurie was among the first to sign on and agree to help. She has represented ATC on our Board since the early days.

Although Laurie is leaving her job at the ATC, she is certainly not leaving the trail. She and her husband Dick will be hiking the trail. They'll also continue to maintain their Trail section for the Potomac A.T. Club. She's also promised to remain active with the Museum as well. Frankly, we weren't about to let her go. 

On behalf of everyone involved with the Museum project, we wish Laurie and Dick the very best on  her retirement. We are sure we will see them on the Trail and at the Museum soon.

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2 Comments
Jay Sexton
6/6/2021 12:52:28 pm

Thanks for all you have done for the hiking community

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Laurie Potteiger
6/6/2021 01:51:55 pm

The A.T. Museum is something of a miracle that mirrors the evolution of the Appalachian Trail itself. Like the A.T., the Museum was the brainchild of one man—Larry Luxenberg—whose vision drew others with the passion and skills and dedication to make that dream a reality.
I am still in awe of how this remarkable museum was created entirely by volunteers and now still has only one paid staff member (but I shouldn't be surprised, because that was the model of the A.T. until 1968).

Larry is a truly great leader who attracts volunteers with remarkable expertise and drive. The museum and the quality of its exhibits are proof of that. The museum is such a fun, interesting and educational place to visit for people of all ages, including children, and provides inspiration to those who visit whether whether they are just learning about the Appalachian Trail or have walked many miles.

Although I have stepped off the A.T. Museum board I look forward to other ways I can support the museum in the future.

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