2021 Board Officers

President    George Owen

Vice Pres  Harriet Hoke   

Secretary   Sue Astley    

Treasurer        Sandy Jersey    

Hike Planner     Linda Hiles       

Social           Michele Powell    Membership     Margie Hornsby
Publicity        Laurie Colombo    

Webmaster       Richard Sullivan    

Trail Maint   Michael O'Brien 

Conservation  Kim Blankenship   

Past Pres.       Evelin Yarns  

The club has quarterly combined business meetings and potluck dinners.  Specialty events are also periodically planned.  We are one of the  largest hiking clubs attending Wilderness Wildlife Week in the Great  Smoky Mountains each May, usually with over 40 members in  attendance.  The club has also organized hiking trips to Virginia, Mt.  Mitchell, and  other locations in the Southeast

In Summary:    Come play, hike, and trail maintain with us! 

  Hiking throughout the year provides unique experiences during each season.

Spring: Wildflowers

Summer: Cooler hiking at higher

  elevations.

Fall: Spectacular Foliage

Winter: Outstanding Vistas

 Ruth McKinley 

Barbara Rivera 

Kathy McIntyre 

Judy Aube 

Jennifer Fontana
Mark Andrews
Tam Ashwood
Holly Carlisle
Laura Turner
 

 You are responsible for yourself,  so be prepared:
 

1. With knowledge and gear. Become self  reliant by learning about the terrain, conditions, local weather, and your  equipment before you start.
 

2. To leave your plans. Tell someone the trails  you are hiking, the gear you are taking, when you will return, and your emergency  plans.
 

3. To stay together. When you start as a group,  hike as a group, end as a group. Pace your hike to the slowest person.
 

4. To turn back. Weather changes quickly in the  mountains. Fatigue and unexpected conditions can also affect your hike. Know  your limitations and when to postpone your hike. The mountains will be there  another day.
 

5. For emergencies, even if you are headed out for  just an hour. An injury, severe weather, or a wrong turn could become life threatening. Don’t assume you will be rescued; know how to rescue yourself.
 

6. To share the hiker code with others.  

 

  Conservation and the environment are priorities in MHH. Members are kept current about legislative and Forest service proposals impacting our forests in order to take an active and informed role.

Mountain High Hikers, Inc. is a member of the American Hiking Society, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Georgia ForestWatch, Southern Appalachian Biodiversity Project, Mountain True,and Southeastern Foot Trails Coalition.  We have also partnered with  Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition,   Mainspring Conservation Trust, and  Save Georgia's Hemlocks on various projects to save our forests.