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Snowshoe Trail Maintenance - Meissner

When
12 Nov 2024
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

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Trail Work Volunteer

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Snowshoe Trail Maintenance

Edison Update

Stopped by Edison Sno-park Thursday afternoon. The entrance is blocked by barriers and what I've gathered, though haven't seen an official announcement, is that Edison will be closed for the 2024-25 season. That is really going to leave dog owners, especially from Sunriver, with few trail options. Time for another push for Kapka West!!!!

Tuesday November 12th

8:30 to 3:00

The short snowshoe trail to Meissner Shelter was cleared on October 29th, thanks Dave & Gary. This week we will head to Meissner to clear the long snowshoe trail to the Meissner Shelter. Six logs were cut from the short trail, so I don't expect too much more on the long loop. So, 1 3/4 miles of trail to clear out of the 3 mile loop.

There was about 6-8" of snow Thursday at Meissner with mixed precipitation forecast over the weekend. I would suggest being prepared with snowshoes and for hiking on packed snow. We will need to make a final call at the trailhead. We can clear blowdown with a cross-cut and Katanaboy saws and trim with pole saws where necessary. The junction sign at Meissner Shelter was used for target practice, so we will be replacing it.

Plans

Tuesday November 12th
- (NOAA Forecast) . Snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Meet at Forest Service Cascade Lakes Welcome Station at 8:30 AM

NOTE 8:30 Time

I will park (Blue Toyota 4Runner) on the north side of the lot - furthest from the building.
Group up and drive to Meissner Sno-park.
SNOWSHOES & Boots, Long-sleeve shirts, glasses, gloves and hard hats I will have a couple of extra hard hats
You might want to toss a pair of yak-tracks in your pack if it is icy and we don't use snowshoes
Crosscut and katanaboy if you have one. We will select what we need when we divide up. I will have a pole saw.
Expect to return to town by 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.

Status of the Snowshoe Trails is updated on this spreadsheet. Let me know if you are interested in scouting other snowshoe trails.

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

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