American Long Distance Hiking Association West
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Ruck series
Ruck is the German word for Backpacking, and has been used through the trail community as a name for an event that helps you get out and backpack.
These day-long events are designed for all sorts of backpackers (from novice to expert) to prepare themselves for the hiking season. The primary focus is on attendees looking to set out on their first long distance hike, be it on the Camino de Santiago, Pacific Crest, Continental Divide, Timberland, Wonderland, or John Muir Trail.
Where we work
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Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
To inspire, educate, and promote fellowship among long-distance hikers and those who support long-distance hiking.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Grow our outreach programs to hikers by expanding awareness and access to all. Increase membership involvement at the Rucks and annual Gathering events.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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American Long Distance Hiking Association West
Board of directorsas of 01/24/2024
Victor Hanson-Smith
ALDHA-West
Term: 2023 - 2025
Victor Hansen-Smith
Jeff Brownscheidle
Lisa Slutsken
Sara Kruglinkski
Kate Hoch
Bill Tickner
Mike McClure
Jim Niedbalski
Kylee Drugan-Eppich
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
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CEO oversight
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Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Not applicable -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Not applicable -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable