Forest Stewardship for Skiing	Mad River Glen Mountain Work Days	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, care for your favorite terrain, and learn about how northeastern mountain forests grow. It is fun and satisfying to see a ski line take shape, and how trees will grow in response to 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 2012/13 ski season. You can work as long as you like, but plan on working the entire day to get a day pass. Theory: Sustainable Forest Management for Eastern Ski Areas		Your Host in the Hobblebush

2012 Schedule (17th Year):

Properly Equipped Crew Members

What to Bring: Sturdy Boots Long Pants and Gaiters to Protect Against Deer Ticks Work Gloves Hat Drinking Water Lunch Cutting Tools Appropriate clothing to stay warm and dry Outfitting for Rain Fun Attitude Interesting beer (12 oz or bomber) for Beer Tasting session afterwards Proper Cutting Tools: Loppers (long-handled) Bow Saw Folding Pruning Saw

The incidence of Lyme Disease is increasing rapidly in Vermont. This disease is debilitating and hard to get rid of. The 2011/12 winter was warm and brief, which benefits tick survival and reproduction. Be vigilant! More Info on how to protect yourself while trashing around the woods of Stark Mountain.

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.

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Catamount Trail Association schedules volunteer trail work days on weekends in October into the beginning of December. Help maintain and monitor the 300-mile backcountry ski trail that traverses Vermont!