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<\/a><\/p>\nHike the Hill<\/b>\u00ae<\/b> 2022 was a success. <\/b><\/a><\/h3>\nThanks to all who joined us in advocating for trails!<\/b><\/a><\/em><\/h5>\nVirtual Issue Briefings January 24\u201328<\/b><\/p>\n
Virtual Group Meetings February 14\u201318<\/b><\/p>\n
Celebrating its 25th year, <\/span>Hike the Hill<\/b><\/a>\u00ae<\/span> is a joint effort between <\/span>American Hiking Society<\/span> and <\/span>Partnership for the National Trails System<\/span> to bring together the trails community to advance shared trail priorities with congressional and federal agency leaders including: trails funding, public lands management and conservation, equitable access, and other top priority issues that sustain trails and improve access to public lands.<\/span><\/p>\nIn 2022, due to the continuing impact of COVID-19, trail partners from across the nation will come together for virtual briefings and group meetings to advocate for legislation, learn about new policies, and meet with federal partners, elected officials and their staff, and fellow trail organizations. <\/span>Participants that wish to meet with their congressional representatives in-person may do so at their own discretion.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nIf this is your first Hike the Hill<\/span>\u00ae<\/span>, you haven’t attended in a few years, or haven\u2019t been able to travel to DC, we encourage you to join us in 2022 in this virtual format. We’re pleased to provide a special discount for first-time participants – more information is available here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nPlease contact Tyler Ray, tray@americanhiking.org<\/a> or Cara Yendrzeski, cara@pnts.org <\/a><\/span>with questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFederal Partners DO NOT need to register. Meeting information will be provided to agency trail leads.<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nRegistration Information<\/strong><\/h3>\nFees<\/strong><\/h6>\nRegular registration: $75.\u00a0 \u00a0First-time participants: $50<\/p>\n
What\u2019s Included with Registration<\/b><\/h6>\n\n- Hike the Hill\u00ae<\/span> Issue Briefings (Live and Recorded)<\/li>\n
- Training Session and Resources on Running an Effective Virtual Congressional Meeting<\/li>\n
- Hike the Hill\u00ae<\/span> Branded Advocacy Materials for Congressional Meetings (Talking Points, Fact Sheets, and Leave Behinds)<\/li>\n
- Virtual Social Hour to connect with other Trail Organizations, DC partners, and others.<\/li>\n
- Individual Congressional Office Meetings (scheduled on your own) as part of the collective Hike the Hill\u00ae<\/span> effort.<\/li>\n
- A Virtual Meeting Guide is provided after registering to help you schedule and plan your meetings.<\/li>\n
- Group meetings with congressional committee and agency staff. (Note that registration does not guarantee a speaking role in group meetings. Participation may be limited due to capacity, issue focus, or any other reason.)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Limited complimentary registration for those with financial barriers to participation in Hike the Hill<\/span>\u00ae<\/span> may be available. Please contact <\/span>tray@americanhiking.org<\/span><\/a> for additional information.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
Virtual Issue Briefings January 24\u201328<\/b><\/p>\n
Virtual Group Meetings February 14\u201318<\/b><\/p>\n
Celebrating its 25th year, <\/span>Hike the Hill<\/b><\/a>\u00ae<\/span> is a joint effort between <\/span>American Hiking Society<\/span> and <\/span>Partnership for the National Trails System<\/span> to bring together the trails community to advance shared trail priorities with congressional and federal agency leaders including: trails funding, public lands management and conservation, equitable access, and other top priority issues that sustain trails and improve access to public lands.<\/span><\/p>\n In 2022, due to the continuing impact of COVID-19, trail partners from across the nation will come together for virtual briefings and group meetings to advocate for legislation, learn about new policies, and meet with federal partners, elected officials and their staff, and fellow trail organizations. <\/span>Participants that wish to meet with their congressional representatives in-person may do so at their own discretion.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If this is your first Hike the Hill<\/span>\u00ae<\/span>, you haven’t attended in a few years, or haven\u2019t been able to travel to DC, we encourage you to join us in 2022 in this virtual format. We’re pleased to provide a special discount for first-time participants – more information is available here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Please contact Tyler Ray, tray@americanhiking.org<\/a> or Cara Yendrzeski, cara@pnts.org <\/a><\/span>with questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Federal Partners DO NOT need to register. Meeting information will be provided to agency trail leads.<\/p>\n Regular registration: $75.\u00a0 \u00a0First-time participants: $50<\/p>\n Limited complimentary registration for those with financial barriers to participation in Hike the Hill<\/span>\u00ae<\/span> may be available. Please contact <\/span>tray@americanhiking.org<\/span><\/a> for additional information.<\/span><\/p>\n \n<\/h3>\n
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