The gate will be closed to the Cascade Lakes Highway on November 17. We’ve got a short window before that time to have easy access to some junctions where signs need to be replaced. The plan will be to haul an extension ladder, pole saw and a variety of other tools to two junctions on the Dutchman Loop, and replace four signs. If we’ve got time and ambition, we may tackle installation of additional signs at Vista Butte or Swampy Lakes.
What to bring: please ensure you have the following required PPE:
- Hard hat (let me know if you need one)
- Sturdy footwear
- Long sleeved shirt and long pants
- Eye protection
- A pack big enough to haul some extra tools and supplies. We’ll have a drill, wrenches, signs and backing boards to haul, along with a pole saw and ladder, so it’s a lot to carry!
Carpooling: Meet at the Cascade Lakes Welcome Center at 9:30 to sort out carpooling. Contact me if you want to meet us at the Dutchman Sno-Park instead. I expect we’ll be done by mid-afternoon, but I can’t guarantee we’ll be back to town by 2:00.
Contact person: Sue Sullivan
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
