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Snowshoe - Trail Implementation - Vista Butte

When
3 Sep 2024
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Registration

Trail Work Volunteer

Registration is closed

Snowshoe Trail Implementation

Tuesday September 3

7:30 to 3ish

On a very hot day in July, the new Vista Butte Snowshoe Trail was cleared nearly to the summit; thank you CONC Volunteers!. With cooler temperatures and clear air, we will head back on Tuesday, September 3rd to continue with the implementation. The next septs include:

Logout of the last 1/8th mile. The current fire restriction (IFPL III) prohibits use of chainsaws, so we will be using crosscut and Katanaboys. Fortunately the trees aren't that large and it is only 7/8th of a mile, and 600' of elevation, to where clearing stopped in July.
Mark trees for installation of reassurance markers
Install reassurance markers and trailhead signs
Trim for marker visibility

Depending on the number of volunteers, we will tackle as many of these as possible.

Plans

Tuesday September 3rd (NOAA Forecast)
- Sunny, with a high near 66.....perfect!

Meet at Forest Service Cascade Lakes Welcome Station at 7:30 AM
- I will park (Blue Toyota 4Runner) on the north side of the lot - furthest from the building.
- Group up and drive to Vista Butte sno-park.
- Boots, Long-sleeve shirts, glasses and hard hats as we will be hiking across blowdown. I will have a couple of extra hard hats
- Crosscut and katanaboy if you have one. We will select what we need when we divide up.
- I will have two pole saws, ladder, hammer, markers, etc.
- Expect to return to town around 3PM

Please either sign-up here or email me at bobtimmer@yahoo.com to let me know if you are if you are interested in helping.

Questions, email me or give me a call at 903-477-2168

I will be offline from today at noon until this Sunday (9/1) PM....so don't expect an immediate reply. Upon my return, I will check the weather and smoke and contact registrants should conditions change and we will need to reschedule.

Thanks for your support of the trails!!

Bob TImmer

The Central Oregon Nordic Club, PO Box 744, Bend, OR 97709, is chapter of the Oregon Nordic Club, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Email: conordicclub@gmail.com