Giorgi (Gio) Jmukhadze, TCT Georgia’s technical manager, recently returned from Patagonia, where he spent 6 weeks as a volunteer trail builder with the Freyja Foundation. He learned different methods of trail building and design, and spent a couple weeks traveling around the region at the end of his program. Gio was excited to share his […]
3 countries. 10 million people. 50 ethnic groups. 50 spoken languages. 7 distinct biomes. 2700+ native plant species.
This is the Caucasus: a diverse region with a rich, complex history. But even when the borders are open, young people from Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan don’t often have the opportunity to visit their neighboring countries and experience the diversity of other parts of the region. That’s why part of the TCT’s mission is to bring budding outdoor enthusiasts from each of these countries together to collaborate and learn.
Have you ever been hiking along a trail and found yourself thinking: “Wow, what a great trail! Not too steep, no branches in my face, easy to navigate, not too many mud puddles…”?
Or, if you’re like most of us before we started trail work, those thoughts never crossed your mind–because you were on a well-maintained trail, and you were too busy soaking up the spectacular views instead.
The trailwork that we accomplished during the 2023 season would not have been possible without our dedicated trail crew leaders and volunteers. To ensure safe, productive, and fun field seasons, we train local crew leaders who are committed to expanding their training, learning new skills, and sharing their wealth of knowledge with others. New crew […]
It’s been a busy 2023 – we’ve been hard at work this year and are excited to share news and updates from this field season with you! We’ve spent the past few months training new trail crew leaders, hosting volunteer programs, organizing international exchanges, leading supporters’ treks, and connecting with hikers along the trail. This […]
