ALT Team
Marissa Bennett
ALT Section 1
Coordinator
and
WVSTA Secretary
Volunteer since January 2020
“I love that it’s our state's only long-distance trail. It connects so many great trail towns and points of interest together. It also takes you into some of the state's most remote areas giving the hiker a true feeling of solitude.”
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Kevin Honeycutt
ALT Section 1
Assistant Coordinator
Kevin Is a hiking enthusiast that cherishes hiking with his kids. He is an avid bike packer turned amateur backpacker.
“I have never met a stranger and enjoy making new friends along the trails. I love the feeling of accomplishment one gets from helping maintain our trails for all to enjoy. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone on our next hike. “
Jeffery Byard
ALT Section 2
Coordinator
and
WVSTA President
Volunteer since May 2019
Jeff loves the large amounts of single track and the long ridge walks of Shavers and Little Mountain in Section 2 of the ALT.
Kelly Bowyer
ALT Section 2
Assistant Coordinator
Volunteering for 15 years
Started the organization’s venture in social media
“What is not to love???? It’s West Virginia’s very own long distance hiking trail complete with beauty, wildlife sightings, challenge and solitude.”
Joe Kelly
ALT Section 3
Coordinator
and
WVSTA Secretary
Volunteer since May 2020
Section 3 Coordinator since November 2020
“I love the Allegheny for its variation in scenery from North to South, and love working on it to help preserve the trail for future generations.”
Troy Griffith
ALT Section 3
Assistant Coordinator
Volunteering on the ALT since May 2020.
Troy has hiked the Long Trail in VT, The Colorado Trail, The Arizona Trail the Unita Highline in Utah, and the northern half of the Appalachian Trail.
Justin Mullins
ALT Section 4
Coordinator
and
WVSTA Vice President
My first time volunteering was at W5 in June 2020, this next w5 will make 3 years with the organization.
“Section 4 has some amazing views with Hanging Rock and Smith knob. The Graham Shelter is a great place to spend the night to catch the sunrise in the morning.”
Mitch Klien
ALT Section 4
Assistant Coordinator
and
WVSTA Treasurer
Volunteer for the WVSTA for 4 years and was previously Section 1 Coordinator.
Before “retiring” from backpacking, he completed the Appalachian Trail in 2 years with his dog Max (in the picture).
Doug Wood
Publications Chair
Volunteer since August 7, 1976
Former President, Vice President, Secretary, and ALT Section 4 Coordinator from the summer of 1979 until June 2021, ~42 years.
Nicolle Sawczyszyn
Outreach Coordinator /
Admin Assistant /
Co-Membership Chair
Been with WVSTA since October 2022
Loves the myriad of colors and the array of animals seen on the trail
