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Care of woods lines 9/30/06

Forest Stewardship for Skiing

Mad River Glen Mountain Work Days

 Creamery regeneration zones 8/12/06

Regeneration for Future Skiers
Purpose: The purpose of Mountain Work Days is maintenance of tree skiing. This involves cutting lines as well as setting aside areas for new trees to grow. Everything is done with hand tools. Work days are organized and led by Jay Appleton in consultation with ski area management.
Mountain Work Days are a great chance to get out on the mountain, discover sacred ski terrain, and learn about northeastern mountain forests. It is fun and satisfying to see a ski line take shape, and see how trees can grow with some care.

Turn Dividends: Each person who works a full day receives a complimentary day pass voucher for each day he or she works. The voucher is good during the upcoming 2008/09 ski season. You can work as long as you like, but plan on working the entire day to get a day pass.

New: Sustainable Forest Management for Eastern Ski Areas		 Jay Appleton 10/3/04

Your Host in the Hobblebush

2008 Schedule:

Date at 9 AM
 Transport
 Task
Saturday, August 16 Hike Regeneration Zone maintenance, and Ice Storm cleanup
Saturday, August 23 Hike Regeneration Zone maintenance, and Ice Storm cleanup
Saturday, September 27 Lift Line Maintenance
Saturday, October 18 Hike Line Maintenance
Saturday, October 25 Hike Line Maintenance
  • Meet at 9 am in the Base Area at the Cricket Club picnic table.
  • We're back down at 3:30 - 4 pm.
  • Most of the time we hike from the base, so be prepared to hike.
  • We always go, rain or shine. If it is raining, it is more of an adventure.
Warriors head to the Base Area 10/2/04

Properly Equipped Crew Members

What to Bring:

  • Sturdy Boots
  • Work Gloves
  • Hat
  • Drinking Water
  • Lunch
  • Cutting Tools
  • Appropriate clothing to stay warm and dry
  • Fun Attitude
  • Favorite beverage for "apres ski"

Proper Cutting Tools:

  • Loppers (long-handled)
  • Bow Saw
  • Folding Pruning Saw

Loppers are the most useful tool to bring. Make sure they are in good working order.

The following tools are not allowed: All power tools such as chain saws, and swinging tools such as hatchets or axes.

Jay's Pack List.

News:

Catamount Trail Association Volunteer Work Days are scheduled on weekends in October into the beginning of December. Help maintain and monitor the 300-mile backcountry ski trail that traverses Vermont!