Teens INC and CUSP at Bailey Mountain Trail

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Date(s) - 07/22/2016
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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TeensINC and CUSP

Bailey Mountain Trail Maintenance

 

Workday: Tuesday, July 19th-  Friday, July 22nd, 2016

Project Location: Bailey Mountain Trail

Project Times: 9am-3pm

 

Workday Description:
Trail maintenance includes closing and restoring unsustainable social trails and improving existing trails; building structures; a 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. Our chief concern is your safety and health on this project. Each volunteer may carry up to two tools to include pickmatics, McLeods, and rockbars.

 

Important Notes:

  • CUSP will provide hard hats, materials and necessary tools to complete project work
  • A USFS outhouse will be available for participants at the trailhead
  • A safety review and work demonstration will proceed 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:
Prior to the project each volunteer must submit a completed Liability Release form, CUSP 2016 Release Form, the group also needs to submit a Volunteer Listing, CUSP 2016 Volunteer Listing, attached.

Please print documents on both sides.

 

Please Bring:
A daypack to carry water and lunch

Two liters of water to carry with you, enough to last the day, we will have Igloos at the trailhead
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
A sack lunch, to carry with you, we will not return to vehicles for lunch

 

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 flash flood potential; exposure to sun, wind, lightning and rapidly changing weather conditions; working with sharpened tools in areas with unstable terrain and footing; hiking at significant elevation. Medications may have adverse effects in sun, heat or altitude; please list medications and medical conditions on the CUSP release form so staff may be aware of potential concerns. 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 be prepared to hike up to a total of six miles at high elevation in varying weather 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 below office number can be contacted in case of emergency.

The Coalition for the Upper South Platte

Post Office Box 726

Lake George, Colorado 80827

719.748.0033

www.cusp.ws

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