165. Appalachian Trail Devastation From Hurricane Helene & How We Can Help As A Community With J.C. "Catmando" Van Etten
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As **Hurricane Helene **swept across the Southeast, its effects have rippled through the Appalachian region - particularly impacting several trail towns that serve as vital waypoints for **Appalachian Trail **hikers.

Here, experienced thru-hiker & Triple Crowner Catmando gives information on the hurricane and its impact including:

• What exactly happened to make Hurricane Helene an unprecedented weather event in the area

• Effected Appalachian Trail towns and details on the devastation

• What we can do to help

Follow along with Catmando here:

⁠⁠Catmando's Instagram⁠⁠)

⁠⁠Catmando's YouTube⁠⁠)

Local Relief Fund Donation Links:

Erwin Relief Fund)

Roan Mountain Community Fund)

Damascus Recovery Fund)

Appalachian Trail Hostel Donation Funds:

Uncle Johnny’s Hostel)

The Station at 19E)

Laughing Heart Lodge)

Woodchuck Hostel)

Other Organizations Taking Donations:

Appalachian Trail Conservancy)

Appalachian Voices Hurricane Relief)

Samaritan’s Purse International Relief)

YouTube Video Link:

Mountains Calling Appalachian Trail Devastation Video)

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Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis