Our Seventh Annual Trails Day

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Volunteer to give back to the WMNF mountains and their trails!

For anyone who’s had the privilege of bushwhacking in the White Mountain National Forest (WMNF), you know just how instrumental the trails really are. If you think our trails are rugged, try pushing your way to the top of one of our 4000-footers off trail, amid the “pencil woods” — conifers so dense you can’t even turn around to quit so you stand there, angry, frustrated, almost sobbing. Wishing desperately at that point that you had a trail to walk on. Yeah, the trails mean that much. That also means your volunteering to help the trails.

We opened our doors in October of 2016. Beginning in 2017 we decided to host this important event. We wanted to give back. Granted there are many trail maintenance organization and there are many ways for people to give back ranging from adopting a trail of their own to making a donation, we feel the absolute best way to give back is to make a sweat equity investment. It’s meaningful… and fun.

We do this with the cooperation of the US Forest Service (and others) and they always find something interesting for us to do. In the past we have done treadway and corridor management, hauled and de-barked logs, dismantled a bridge, relocated probably over 100 trees in an effort to reclaim severely impacted areas, and more. This is all important stuff.

Due to scheduling, this year will be a little different in that we will be working in the fall: November 2nd, specifically. This is an important time as preparing for the winter season is its own thing.

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Here are the details about our “Seventh Annual Trails Day” you need to know:

• What: Perform trail work using the latest and greatest best practices on a local trail (to be determined).
• When: Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 from 8AM to 4PM (approximately).
• Where: Meeting at the USFS Saco Ranger Station (33 Kancamagus Hwy, Conway, NH 03818)
• Who: This event is the collaborative works of these co-sponsors:
  • NH Trailworkers’ Group »
  • White Mountain Endurance Coaching »
  • Tuckerman Brewing Company »
  • US Forest Service »
  • Redline Guiding LLC »
• Why: Because you use these trails, you love these trails, and because you care.
• Bring: Please show up prepared and with the following…
  • A pack large enough for your layers (please, not your best gear).
  • Be prepared for whatever weather, but do wear long pants, regardless. No shorts.
  • Also bring lunch/snacks for the day, bug spray if needed, and a couple liters of water.
  • Oh, and please wear real boots.
  • We will supply work gloves (limited supply so please bring your own if you have them), safety glasses, hard hats, work tools, and basic instruction as needed.
• Note: Please note that this is strictly a work day, there will be no special training element. Participation will, however, count toward trail work requirements like that of the AMC’s Four Season list and such. Participation will of course also benefit the Forest and those who use it.
• Afterward: We go to Tuckerman Brewing a couple miles from the Ranger Station and enjoy a free beverage (up to 20 pints, soft drinks also available), on them. Thank you!

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Exciting stuff, right? Want to get started doing your part right away? Please share this event with your family and friends. Oh, and SIGN UP WITH EMAIL, then just show up, ready to rock! We use these trails, gain their benefits, now let’s return the favor.

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Who Else Needs Your Help? Check Out These Trail Maintenance Organizations:

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In advance, thank you for your interest and especially your participation. Share this to help even more!