Weekly Update: The second week of the spring trail work season we had lots of wind, impacting 3 of the 4 days.  On Friday we did have some nice weather and the crew worked on the Skyline Trial just below the summit, widening about 100 feet of it.  This is a continuation of our effort to make all the trails at least 5 feet wide.

On the other three days there was that wind and a little rain.  I had a project in the Trails Building that we worked on – installing a row of sheathing around the inside of the building.

Trailwork Plan: Widening the Skyline Trail will continue being the main work for this season.  We will be making it at least 5 feet wide from below the summit working our way west. For all of these we will meet at the Trails Building by the Westgate Parking lot off of Dallas Road (west side of Badger) and then carpool to near the work.

The trailmaster will provide all the tools and even some homemade cookies at the mid-morning break. Volunteers need to bring work gloves, water, and snacks with a small pack to carry them, and dress for the weather forecast. There isn’t any work for preteens – it is hard to keep them motivated for 4 hours. Those 13 to 15 will have to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You will need to sign-up so the trailmaster can plan the work, bake enough cookies and let you know if plans change. Please let the trailmaster know that you are coming by sending an email to trailmaster@friendsofbadger.org

Can’t make it this week? Well there will be work parties until mid-April. Pick a day and get a friend to come with you and let the trailmaster know you are coming.

Jim Langdon
Trailmaster, Friends of Badger Mountain
Trailmaster@friendsofbadger.org
509-943-3992 (home-best) or 509-940-7234 (cell)