Bears Den Update

Our thanks go out to all of you who joined us at our "Raise the Roof" event at Bears Den Trail Center in Bluemont, VA. What a wonderful afternoon of great music, great eats and even greater camaraderie!

And we're grateful, as well, to all of you who couldn't join us at the event but donated anyway! And to all the businesses, organizations and individuals who gave items for our auction and raffle. 

With this outpouring of support, the Loudoun Appalachian Trail Association successfully reached our $1000 matching goal in the first week of the campaign. Together, we raised more than $8000 for repairs to the trail center's iconic lodge.

Soon those repairs will be underway. The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club has approved a contractor, and the ever-amazing Bears Den caretaker, Glen Breining, has signed on to assist with the work. We'll send another update with before and after pictures soon!

Here are just some of the generous items auctioned off at "Raise the Roof":

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