Back Packing trip, rock work.
Event Date: 07/19/2015 – 07/25/2015
Cost: FREE
This is not any easy trip, high altitude and 5-7 mile long hike into and out of base camp. You are encouraged to stay over Saturday night at the trail head to acclimate. Please provide you own food for Saturday night and Sunday breakfast. Food will be provided Sunday lunch thru Saturday lunch. Crew will hike in the morning and should come out to trail head Saturday afternoon the following Saturday. This event is located in the in the Golden Trout Wilderness. An experienced crew leaders will train volunteers in general trail maintenance techniques and safe usage of hand tools. We will be removing brush and trees, repairing water bars, and installing water diversion structures. This is a beautiful area high in the Sierra, at least 6,000-7,500 ft. The nature of the topography, the distance of the hike into the base camp usually 5-7 miles and the work performed will make this a strenuous trip. There is no charge for this event, week long back packing trips usually cost at least $5,000 with 15 people participating that equals $300 per person. Please consider making a donation online or bringing a donation to the event. More detailed information will be sent to you after you sign up. Continue reading
Tyler Fyfe over at The Plaid Zebra website reminded me of something that seems to escape more and more people as they become ensconced in the trappings of a stuff-driven life. I’m a big fan of the outdoors, and a strong believer that we really don’t need all the stuff we collect – all of the stuff we should have can fit easily into something as small as a tiny house, which is something for an entirely different conversation.
