"The Register" Blog

There’s a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for everything, including encounters with people visiting the Trail. Learn more about personal safety when serving as a volunteer, and some thoughtful ways to be a positive presence for hikers who are also concerned about safety.

A good tailgate safety session doesn’t need to be unnecessary lengthy, though it should cover some essentials. This post includes a mnemonic to help frame your next safety briefing, an easy way to introduce safety talks for volunteers, and a video that samples tailgate safety session topics.

A Register Flashback with a few ways to assess possible hazard trees on the trail.

Learn some tips and tricks for properly using rifting hammers, sledge hammers, stone busters, chisels, and hand points as well as what it means to “read the rock.”

Recently there was an unfortunate death of a volunteer work trip not affiliated with the Appalachian Trail, but provides important insights that A.T. volunteers can benefit from knowing. Here are some of the “Lessons Learned,” noted by the trip leader on that day.

In this article we explore the detrimental impacts of the emerald ash borer on ash trees and why it is important for trail maintainers and volunteers to be knowledgeable about these, and similar impacts.

Some great tips on creating a chain saw pack for sawyers on the go!

This post features a look at the process and price of sign management from various clubs across the A.T.

This Flashback Friday post highlights an article from Bob Proudman in the November 1984 issue of The Register newsletter. The article offers more insights into different mechanisms and tools for moving and handling heavy materials out on the Trail. Header image: Jefferson Rock project: Mid-Atlantic crew 1990s

Nantahala Hiking Club takes action to rehabilitate the highly used White Oak Stamp campsite, implementing techniques that help users make informed camping decisions.