Here is a list of the trips by the High Sierra Volunteer Trail Crew
www.trailcrew.org They are all totally free.
VTM is Vital Trail Maintenance
I will be the crew leader for the second trip, the VTM Backpack starting May 1. We have a couple of spots left, if anyone has an interest, drop me a line.....
Ken ( kmurray at pol.net )
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VTM Trip - Sequoia National Forest, PCT Trail
April 30 - May 9, 2010, Kennedy Meadow Bridge restoration project
Vital Trail Maintenance, arrival and setup Wednesday April 28th. Volunteer Arrival Friday April 30 or Saturday May 1st. Daily work begins Saturday May 1st and continues until Saturday May 8th. Crew size limited to 25. First meal served dinner Friday April 30th at 6:30 PM. Daily meal service continues until Sunday morning May 9th.
We will have two crews each day for you to pick from:
- We will be replacing the running planks and the hand rail structure on a 70 foot bridge that is less than one hour walk from our base camp at Kennedy Meadows campground. The wood from this project will be carried out to the work site by a stock support team. The daily walk to the work site is level and very easy. We will be in the Golden Trout Wilderness.
- We will have a routine trail maintenance crew available each day working on 10 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. Their job will include water bar cleaning, brushing and removal of any trees or logs on the trail.
VTM Backpack - Sequoia National Forest, PCT Trail
May 1 - May 8, 2010, PCT Backpack
Update -- 2-8-2010, WEEK LONG BACKCOUNTRY BASE CAMP TRIP
We will be based at Dutch John Meadow, 9.3 miles, and 2,300 feet of elevation gain along the PCT and a side trail, on good trail. The camp will be flat, with a good water supply from a spring. This trip will be responsible for about 8 miles of trail that has been infrequently maintained. Work may involve walking an hour to the work sites on trails. Work will include clearing fallen trees, brushing, trail rehabilitation and maintenance. Your gear will be brought in by stock, you will only need a daypack to hike in. All food will be provided. This is an optimal time to hike/work in this area, with comfortable daytime temperatures. Traditionally, we take a day off in the middle of the week for local exploring, or relaxation. Within reasonable distances, are several peaks that can be climbed: Round Mountain, Craig Peak, and others. The Wild and Scenic South Fork Kern River is a 1/2 mile from camp, with wild Golden Trout. Arrive at Kennedy Meadows, west of Pearsonville, on Saturday, hike in on Sunday, hike out the following Saturday. Maximum 8 people.
VTM Trip - Sequoia National Forest
June 23 - 27, 2010, Big Meadows Base Camp
The High Sierra Volunteer Trail Crew is inviting all volunteers to join us for a trail maintenance event at Big Meadow Campground in the Sequoia National Forest on June 23 through June 27. Our campsite is located off the Generals Highway between Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park at an elevation of 7,600 feet.
We will be removing brush and trees, repairing water bars and installing water diversion structures on the Rowell Meadow, Weaver Lake and Jennie Lake trails. If you don't want to work on trails we can use your help in the kitchen morning and evening meals.
Please join us for the long weekend or just for a day. Many of the volunteers are using this event as an early summer getaway weekend for the family and a great way to escape the heat of the valley. This is a unique opportunity to visit two of our most beautiful National Parks, work with like minded people, be served delicious meals and do something positive for our forest.
VTM Trip - Sequoia National Forest
July 14 - 18, 2010, Quaking Aspen Base Camp
The High Sierra Volunteer Trail Crew is inviting all volunteers to join us for a trail maintenance event at Quaking Aspen campground in the Sequoia National Forest on July 14 through 18. The campground is on Highway 190, 42 miles east of the junction of California Highway 65 and California Highway 190 at an elevation of 7000 feet. We will be conducting routine trail maintenance (brush removal, cleaning and repairing water diversion structures) and removal of fallen timber blocking the Summit Trail near our campground.
- Arrival is Wednesday July 14th
- Trail work begins Thursday July 15th and will continue through Saturday afternoon.
- Camp take down and return to our homes is Sunday July 18th.
- We have set a limit of volunteers for this event at 40.
- We will be looking for volunteers to help in food preparation and cooking -- these volunteers will remain in camp. 6-8 volunteers are needed for this part of the project.
Please join us for the long weekend or just for a day. This is a favorite family event so bring your whole crew. There is work for all ages and plenty of time off to enjoy a beautiful part of the Sequoia National Forest. Quaking Aspen is near the scenic Freeman Redwood Grove and the Trail of 100 Giants as well as the Needles Fire Lookout Tower.
For additional information please contact Shane Krogen or Rick Chappell.
