Club members at the 2024 Holiday Banquet and Award Ceremony. – Photo by Lisa Duff
Nantahala Hiking Club is a nonprofit organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes, including maintenance on the Appalachian Trail corridor from the GA/NC state line to Nantahala Outdoor Center in Wesser, NC.
Our Board of Directors meets monthly (except for January and February) and is responsible for setting the club’s direction. All club members are encouraged to consider volunteering to serve on the board, which will deepen your understanding and appreciation for our work.
If you’d like to learn more about how you can join the Board of Directors, please email President Tim Lindler.
2025-26 Board Members
President
Tim Lindler
EMAIL: [email protected]
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Tim will roll off the board in August 2026. He is on the hunt for a vice president willing to shadow him during his last year and step up next year. If that’s you, please email Tim today.
Vice President
Vacant
Secretary + Communications
Lisa Duff
Email: [email protected]
Lisa also volunteers as a Trail Ambassador.
Membership Coordinator
Sandi Hawk
Email: [email protected]
“NHC has always been so welcoming. I have learned, and continue to learn, so much about hiking our trails. I have made many great friends in the relatively short time I have been a member. I volunteer because it’s a way to give back and to help others. And it’s a great way to be more involved and stay aware of what is going on with the club, the ATC, and the community.” — Sandi
Regional Partnership Committee Representative
Dale Simmerly
Email: [email protected]
Dale also volunteers as the Franklin Appalachian Trail Community Committee liaison.
Trail Manager
Vacant
Email:
Members at Large
Donna Sanders
Email: [email protected]
Karen Martin
Email: [email protected]
Karen is our PumpkinFest Coordinator. Please contact her if you’d like to volunteer to help at this year’s event.
John Randall
Email: [email protected]
Gail McDiarmid
Email: [email protected]
Gail is the club’s Special Events Coordinator — Chow Down (images from 2025 event), the Summer Picnic, and the Holiday Party — and helps with other club events as needed.