09-19-2013, 08:31 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-19-2013, 08:43 PM by broncosbybart.)
That is the official word guys. I KNOW we can't get it all done, but I really think we can get the 2 bridges fixed and the other 2 dismantled. I doubt we can drag all the logs out, but I'm sure we can stack them out of the way for now.
We will need to split into 2 groups to get it all done. I don't care how we split up, but we will need to tackle all 4 bridges and I'm hoping to grab about 4 more people to help, giving us a total of 12, or 6 per group. I think that Nick should head up one group and I can head up the other, as we just rode it last weekend and know pretty much what needs to happen. The 4 bridges aren't exactly close together, but at least they are paired up, which means that minimal time will need to be spent transitioning from one bridge to the other.
Good news is that we are fixing the little bridges and dismantling the big ones. That should be a big plus. For any who have not been to a work day before, please bring:
-plenty of water, snacks, and a trail lunch. I usually make PB&J.
-good work gloves, pants, boots, and a work shirt. We will be working with a lot of old cable, so thick gloves would be best. Keep in mind that we will be playing in the creek, so a change of clothes/shoes will probably be in order.
-mosquito repellant if you care
-a working winch (if your vehicle is equipped). A snatch block and tree savers would be helpful, too.
For hand tools, we could really use a few BIG crow bars/wrecking bars, 2sledge hammers, socket set(s) for the cable clamps. That is about it. If any of you have a battery powered angle grinder with a cutting disc, that would make life much easier. I don't have one of those. The forest service has 1 cable splitter that we might end up having to share, if need be.
That is about all I can think of. Look forward to seeing you guys Sat. I'll be at the outpost between 8:30-8:45 to unload and get ready. We'll roll out to hunt camp at about 8:55. A late lunch/early dinner will be provided at around 3pm. We'll be tired by then, I'm sure. We can do this!! THANK YOU!!!
We will need to split into 2 groups to get it all done. I don't care how we split up, but we will need to tackle all 4 bridges and I'm hoping to grab about 4 more people to help, giving us a total of 12, or 6 per group. I think that Nick should head up one group and I can head up the other, as we just rode it last weekend and know pretty much what needs to happen. The 4 bridges aren't exactly close together, but at least they are paired up, which means that minimal time will need to be spent transitioning from one bridge to the other.
Good news is that we are fixing the little bridges and dismantling the big ones. That should be a big plus. For any who have not been to a work day before, please bring:
-plenty of water, snacks, and a trail lunch. I usually make PB&J.
-good work gloves, pants, boots, and a work shirt. We will be working with a lot of old cable, so thick gloves would be best. Keep in mind that we will be playing in the creek, so a change of clothes/shoes will probably be in order.
-mosquito repellant if you care
-a working winch (if your vehicle is equipped). A snatch block and tree savers would be helpful, too.
For hand tools, we could really use a few BIG crow bars/wrecking bars, 2sledge hammers, socket set(s) for the cable clamps. That is about it. If any of you have a battery powered angle grinder with a cutting disc, that would make life much easier. I don't have one of those. The forest service has 1 cable splitter that we might end up having to share, if need be.
That is about all I can think of. Look forward to seeing you guys Sat. I'll be at the outpost between 8:30-8:45 to unload and get ready. We'll roll out to hunt camp at about 8:55. A late lunch/early dinner will be provided at around 3pm. We'll be tired by then, I'm sure. We can do this!! THANK YOU!!!