Greetings all… We have a trail clearing project scheduled for Friday/Saturday, Oct. 9/10. This will be trail clearing on the trail from Crabtree trailhead towards Chewing Gum Lake. All the work is outside of wilderness so this will be chainsaw work. We have 3 sawyers (certified) signed up. We are working with the USFS to secure some electric chainsaws (which should be lighter) as well as potential stock support to haul saws and tools. The details of the work project are posted on the website under Upcoming Events. You can sign up by going to www.swv1.org, click on Upcoming Events […]
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Dear SWV Members Labor Day Leave No Trace (LNT) Event recap Friday and Saturday of Labor Day weekend was a great opportunity to assist the USFS and promote LNT principles with backcountry users. Attended by Jeff and Linda Hawley and Carl. Thank you Jeff and Linda! While Friday was a steady day, Saturday was incredibly busy. Saturday, SWV received 60 permits from those self-issuing outside the office. These were in addition to the many permits issued inside the very busy USFS office. These backcountry users would never have had instruction/advice regarding LNT principles. What an opportunity to support backcountry users, […]
Leave No Trace (LNT) Event update The August 22 Leave No Trace event allowed SWV to interact with about 33 backpackers, emphasizing the LNT principles, assisting with backcountry information and promoting SWV. Attended by Ron and Carl. Thanks Ron! The very busy Labor Day weekend is approaching with a great opportunity to inform and influence backcountry visitors. The USFS appreciates the support greatly, especially during this weekend. We will be at the Sugar Pine USFS station. We expect this to be a very busy and important time to support LNT principles and the USFS. There will be examples on how […]