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Building Bonds Beyond Borders

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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.

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Behind-the-Scenes Heroes of the TCT

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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. 

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Ready for the Unexpected: TCT’s Wilderness First Responders

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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 […]

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Together Again at the TCT Summit

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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 […]

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Meet the Caucasus Conservation Corps

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If you’ve been following our work for the past few years, you’ve likely heard us talk about the Caucasus Conservation Corps (CCC), our flagship program to connect and inspire young conservation leaders from the region through outdoor work and training.The CCC started in Georgia in 2020, with a similar effort growing in Armenia led by […]

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Hike from Imereti to Racha: Announcing the newest section of the TCT!

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We’ve got one last exciting update for you this holiday season: Our newest trail section, this time in Georgia!This new 74 kilometer stage of the Transcaucasian Trail weaves through pastoral valleys, thick forests, and looming alpine cliffs as it climbs from the low agricultural valleys of Imereti into the rugged high mountains of Racha in northern Georgia.⁠After two years of […]

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Thru-Hike Armenia: New 2023 Route & Resources

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The border-to-border thru-hike on the Transcaucasian Trail across Armenia has just received its first big annual update! Check out the route resources here. In this post, we’ll give you a run-down of the changes to the route and some insights into why they’ve been made. But first, let’s have a look at the key facts […]

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