Hiker Sessions - "Janice Clain"

In this episode of Hiker Sessions I was very excited and honored to be joined by Janice Clain, the newly elected President of the Maine Appalachian Trail Club (MATC). If I had to describe Janice in just a few words, I would say "she gets involved!" Janice grew up in Milo, Maine, about 30 miles from the 100 Mile Wilderness section of the Appalachian Trail. She holds degrees in world languages (she speaks French, Spanish and German) and education from the University of Maine. Janice is a long-time educator who recently retired after 53 years of teaching at various schools throughout Maine. During her teaching career, she was involved in activities such as Spanish Club, French Club, student council, as well as organizing events like winter carnival, blood drives, Thanksgiving collections, and spirit week. She has been the supervisor for the Gulf Hagas Ridge runner in the 100 Mile Wilderness section of the AT since 2004, she held various positions within the MATC prior to becoming president, has visited over 40 national parks, and this will be her 6th summer volunteering on the famous El Camino De Santiago trail in Spain. I hope you enjoy the interview!Link to the Maine Appalachian Trail Club website: https://www.matc.org/Link to become a MATC member: https://www.matc.org/membership/Link for volunteer opportunities withe MATC: https://www.matc.org/how-can-i-help-the-matc/#at2024 #at2025 #backpacking #atnobo2024 #atnobo2025 #thruhiking #atnobo @FarOutguides #hike #hiking @senchidesigns #originalmaine @TheTrek #ThruHiker #ATClassof2024 #ATClassof2025 #baxterstatepark #katahdin #mtwashington #senchidesigns @HyperliteMountainGear #100milewilderness #sloggyhikes #hikersessions #100milewilderness #matc #volunteer #trailmaintenance #ridgerunner #gulfhagas #grandcanyonofmaine