2023 KTA Awards Ceremony Recap

In 1961, the Keystone Trails Association (KTA) instituted an annual Hiking Awards Program to recognize those hikers whose enjoyment of PA’s trails might serve as an example and inspiration to their peers. We were honored to continue this tradition at Hike Fest in Johnstown October 20-22, 2023.

Congratulations to these Award Recipients

Appalachian Trail Award (Applicant must have hiked the entire Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania)

• Cole Amsden
• David Bonach
• George Grzyb
• Alicia Javier
• Charlene Luthi
• Dawn Myers-Roedel
• Brant Portner
• David W. "Cyril" Quatrone / Fourfeet
• Michael Sargent
• Abraham Shaffner
• James Smith
• Lucy Smith
• Robert Smith
• Wendy Valle

Merit Award (Applicant must have hiked the entire Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania plus 200(+) miles on other designated trails.)

• George Grzyb

Pennsylvania Award (Applicant must have hiked 500 miles in Pennsylvania.)

• ​David W. "Cyril" Quatrone / Fourfeet

Younger Hiker Award (12 and under) Applicant must have hiked 
25 miles on any trail in Pennsylvania.)

• Joelynne Doebler
• Ava Funck
• Kaitlyn Funck
• Parker Lingenfelter
• Reid Lingenfelter
• James Smith
• Lucy Smith

100 Mile Challenge (Complete 100 miles(+) of PA hiking trails between 9/1 and 8/31 and receive at least $1/mile sponsorship per mile hiked)

• Susan Kerlin

Citation Award (...for Lifetime Achievement is presented to a person who has, over a period of years (not necessarily their entire lifetime), made significant contributions to the preservation of hiking trails and promoting hiking in Pennsylvania. Service may be in the form of volunteer efforts, publications, fieldwork, or any other pursuit that has furthered the mission of the KTA. This is KTA’s highest honor.)

• Ingrid Cantarella-Fox

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Hike Fest was made possible by these generous community partners and sponsors: