Date/Time
Date(s) - 07/28/2016
12:00 am
Location
Beaver Ranch Community Park
Category(ies)
St. John’s Episcopal Church at Bailey Mountain
Trail Clean-up
Workdays: Thursday, July 28th, 2016
Project Location: Bailey Mountain Trail
Difficulty Rating: Easy/Moderate/Difficult
Project Times: 9am-3pm
Workday Description:
Bailey Mountain Trail is a popular get-away spot for the nearby metro area. Keeping it safe and clean for all is important work to protect our watershed. One way trail maintenance helps protect the watershed is prevention of erosion. Trail maintenance includes: closing and restoring unsustainable social trails and improving existing trails; up to a four mile hike on steep, unstable terrain carrying tools with a personal backpack. Each volunteer will need to carry in their own water for the day (two liters, recommended), their lunches and any other necessities. Each volunteer may carry up to two tools to include pickmatics, McLeods, and rockbars. Please consider the physical aspect of this project before registering. We will be far from any emergency services (although we are prepared for a worst case scenario), even a minor injury would make it difficult to get assistance or get down to the trailhead in a timely manner. Our chief concern is your safety and health on this project.
Important Notes:
- CUSP will provide hardhats, materials and necessary tools to complete project work
- Due to variable weather conditions and safety for our volunteers all vehicles and drivers must remain onsite for the duration of the project
- A portable restroom will be available on site
- A safety review and work demonstration will precede the project work
- Weather, which could create hazardous conditions, may cause the project to be canceled or rescheduled; staff will monitor weather and notify you of any changes, which will also be posted to this page.
Requirements of Volunteers:
All volunteers must complete and submit prior to the project:
CUSP-2016-Release-Form (needed for each volunteer, please print double sided)
VOLUNTEER-LISTING-2016 (1) (one for your group, one for each project)
Please Bring:
A daypack to carry water and lunch
Refillable water bottle (We will have Igloo containers available for refills)
Any applicable medicines (including epi-pens, insulin and inhalers)
Sunscreen
Sunglasses or safety glasses
Long pants and long sleeved shirts are strongly recommended
Work gloves (we will have some if you do not)
Sturdy shoes with good tread; no sandals please
What to Expect:
This project will occur in an exposed mountain environment. Please be aware and prepared for potential hazards, including but not limited to: driving on mountainous roads with loose gravel and snow; exposure to sun, wind, lightning and rapidly changing weather conditions; working with sharpened tools in areas with unstable terrain and footing; working at significant elevation. Medications may have adverse effects in sun, heat, cold or altitude; please list medications and medical conditions on the CUSP release form so staff may be aware of potential concerns. Dress appropriately for cold weather, including proper footwear. Know your limitations and inform staff immediately if you become ill or injured. Be prepared to exit quickly in the event of an emergency or changing environmental conditions. Please drink plenty of water prior to and during the project to stay hydrated.
GPS systems and Internet map sites are often misleading in the mountains. Cell phone service will be inconsistent or unavailable.
The Coalition for the Upper South Platte
Post Office Box 726
Lake George, Colorado 80827
719.748.0033