SWV has been very active this summer with numerous projects primarily geared around trail clearing. With the USFS staffing at an all time low, there are no resources available to address the constant issue of access to trails and lakes in the Emigrant and Carson-Iceberg wildernesses. On multiple occasions as our crews of volunteers are clearing trails – either with chainsaws outside wilderness or bucksaws inside wilderness, visitors (hikers and backpackers) have stopped to ask "who are you?", "what are you doing?" and are we part of the USFS. These visitors have universally thanked us for our work and dedication […]
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A team of 3 SWV Volunteers (Sherri Elliott, Linda Hawley, Jeff Hawley) cleared 7 trees on the Waterhouse Trail from the trailhead all the way to the wilderness boundary. The trees cleared is as follows; 3 14" trees cut and rolled 2 10" trees cut and rolled 1 4" tree cut and moved off trail 1 3" tree moved off trail There are no trees down now from trailhead to the wilderness boundary. Some examples of the "Before" and "After" below. Let me know if you have any questions. Jeff
RECENT PROJECT – CRABTREE TO BEAR LAKE SWV has completed a 2-day logout inside wilderness on the Crabtree trail leading up to Bear Lake. 16 trees were removed using crosscut saw over the two day period resulting in 64 volunteer hours completed. The project was led by Craig Fish and included Dusty Ventura, Tyson, Dick Chimenti, Sherri Elliott and Jeff Hawley. UPCOMING PROJECTS Logout of Coyote Meadows and Waterhouse trails up to the wilderness boundary Proposed date: Saturday, September 27th. Alternative Saturday, Oct. 4. Proposed work: roughly 12 trees down between the two trails all outside of wilderness. This will […]