The Ice Age Trail Alliance is a nonprofit that conserves, creates, maintains, and promotes the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Tag your tweets with #IceAgeTrail.
An Announcement about Mike Wollmer.
After more than 15 years as Executive Director/CEO, Mike Wollmer will be retiring from the Ice Age Trail Alliance as of January 1, 2023.
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We love y'all so much, we couldn't choose just one. 💖
Happy Valentine's Day!
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Download an Ice Age Trail Valentine's Day Card:
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We’re hiring an #AmeriCorpsVISTA Service Member!
Use social media and outreach initiatives to help create a bridge between the #IceAgeTrail and the positive impacts the Trail can have on local economies.
Learn more and apply (by Feb. 14):
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We cannot keep the news to ourselves any longer!
The keynote speaker at our upcoming conference is record-setting hiker, Jennifer Pharr Davis!
The 2022 Annual Conference will be April 21–24 in Stevens Point, WI.
Learn more and register to attend!
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We are looking forward to the upcoming Ice Age Trail Alliance Annual Conference this April.
One of the things we are most excited about is our keynote speaker.
They are a record-setting hiker that has hiked in all fifty states and on six continents.
Any guesses?
For our first Trailtessa event of 2022... Be Blissful!
Embark on a guided snowshoe hike on the Hartman Creek Segment of the #IceAgeTrail.
Sat, Feb. 19, from 10 am - 1 pm
$15/attendee. Girls under 18, free.
Learn more and Register:
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Another 40.1 acres of land in Dane County has been protected for the #IceAgeTrail! 🌾
It is our 9th property acquisition in 2021, making it the most successful year of land protection in 30 years!
Learn more at the link in our bio.
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📸: By Kevin Thusius
Trying to find something for the little Trail lover in your life? 🎁
We have fun Ice Age Trail-themed merchandise kids will love!
Check out what we have in store:
iceagetrail.org/store/
**To receive items before the holidays, we recommend placing orders before Dec. 15**
Hike under the full moon on the winter solstice, go for a festive jaunt with Santa, explore your favorite Segments of the #IceAgeTrail transformed into a winter wonderland.
Read our blog post to find an outing near you:
iceagetrail.org/winter-hikes…
LAST DAY to receive a limited-edition cap when you sign up to become a new member of the #IceAgeTrail Alliance!
Want to be as cool as our office dog, Gandalf?
This exclusive cap from @DuluthTradingCo is probably your best chance.
Become a member today!
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Hoping to upgrade your gear, or get a gift for the outdoor-lover in you life? AND get some great deals?
Our corporate friends have you covered!
Find some great #CyberMonday discounts, and support the #IceAgeTrail at the same time!
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Nine-day gun deer season begins THIS Saturday, Nov 20 – 28.
STAY SAFE: Please wear ‘Blaze Orange’ clothing while hiking.
PLAN AHEAD to hike safely. Here is a county-by-county status of #IceAgeTrail Segments during nine-day gun deer season:
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In honor of #VeteransDay, we recognize Warrior Expeditions, a nonprofit helping veterans transition from their wartime experiences through long-distance, outdoor expeditions.
We are honored to support our veterans and the Warrior Expeditions program.
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Did you complete the 2021 Mammoth Hike Challenge? 🥾
Share your experience with us when you submit your completion form!
The deadline to submit your form is November 15. bit.ly/3aPBVa9
📸: Photo courtesy of Maya Gomez, 2021 Mammoth Hike Challenge participant.
🎉 After five years and eleven Mobile Skills Crew events, the 7-mile reimagined Ringle Segment is finally complete. 🎉
Read our blog post for a recap of the entire Ringle saga and final trailbuilding event.
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We’re all for following the whims of an adventurous spirit. 🦋🍃
But, sometimes when you embark on that spontaneous weekend hike or backpacking adventure, you encounter the unexpected. Check out our Hiker Resources for planning hikes on the #IceAgeTrail!
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Did you complete the #MammothHikeChallenge?
Congrats! The hard part is done.
Now, don’t forget to fill out your completion form!
Your limited-edition patch, certificate of achievement, and infinite bragging rights await!
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We went public last night…
With our most recent Ice Age Trail Community, Antigo, that is.
Read this article written by Kevin Passon for the Antigo Daily Journal to learn more about Antigo’s recent designation as a Trail Community:
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Guthook Guides, the company behind the creation of the #IceAgeTrail map app, changed their name to FarOut!
Learn more: faroutguides.com/guthook-goe…
📸: By Jayme Anderson.
Only 12 days remain for the 2021 #MammothHikeChallenge!
Have you already visited 3 #TrailCommunities and hiked 41 miles?
Remember to fill out your completion form! There’s a limited-edition patch and certificate with your name on it!
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