A.T. Hiker Now on the P.C.T.

The Jamestown (NY) Post Journal of 11 May 2007 carries an article by Anastasia Conklin titled "Trek Raises Funds For Watershed Conservancy." It documents a hike of the Pacific Crest Trail by one Sara Lampo to, in part, raise money for the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy.

Lampo is an Appalachian Trail thru-hiker.

"Recently, Ms. Lampo accomplished what her father calls, her biggest challenge — hiking the Appalachian Trail which led her through 14 states along the spine of the Appalachian Mountains.

"'There are countless differences and beauties about the trail,' Ms. Lampo said. 'I guess I just like the challenges of a long trail.'

"While she did the Appalachian Trail for herself, she said that when she wanted to hike the Pacific Crest, she didn’t want to be so selfish. So she did some research into two organizations in places she calls home — the Chautauqua County Watershed Conservancy and the West Virginia Rivers Coalition."