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Friday, May 16th through Monday, May 19, 2008
Leader: Bill Velasquez (505) 881-0555 (w) (505) 292-6030 (h) bvelasquez@gardnerzemke.com
Please note that this project will run from 16 May through 19 May. The dates shown in the project schedule are incorrect. However, you are welcome to join us for any portion of this project, so if three days is all you have, come out and breathe some cool mountain air moments before all the crowds “officially” kick off 3-season backpacking. Plunge 250 road miles south to the west side of the Gila Wilderness. Help us clear trails prior to the big Memorial Day rush! We will meet at the Glenwood Ranger Station and carpool to the Sandy Point trailhead. From there we will work our way up the Crest Trail towards Hummingbird Spring. The focus of this project will be clearing deadfall, which some consider to be the most rewarding of all trail work. Because this project is not supported, volunteers will be expected to carry everything they need for a four day backpack. You will also be required to help carry tools. You must prepare and carry your own food and be prepared to deal with filtering your own water, cooking and storing your own food, and carrying anything else you would normally carry on a solo trip. Also be prepared for the probable dry camping we will need to do due to water availability. Sample recipes are available for those that wish to prepare their own meals from scratch. We are also interested in setting up carpools to help reduce the footprint of this project!
Last updated on:
April 28, 2008