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2011 Volunteer Trail Crew Schedule

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Crew #
Crew Name
Ranger District

Dates
Leader
Phone

Description of Work and Base Camp including Elevation and Colorado Trail Segment Number
Weeklong Trail Crews
0111
Lost Park
South Park RD
June 25 – July 2
Tom Brooksher
303-882-6756
Jeep-in: Camp and work will take place in a beautiful secluded valley. The goal is to improve the Trail where it climbs to the top of the park, building drainage structures to control the water in this boggy area. Elevation 10,000 ft. CT Segment 5.
0211
Goat Wadi
Salida RD
All-Woman Crew
July 8 – 11
Cindy Johnson
303-987-3225
Drive-in: This is our popular "ladies only" crew. Working out of a great campsite in a beautiful meadow known as Goat Wadi, the aim is to improve the Trail back toward the North Fork of the Arkansas River. Elevation 9,500 ft. CT Segment 14.

FULL
0311
Molas Pass
Columbine RD

July 9 – 16
Bill Carpenter
303-444-2024
Drive-in: Camp will be in the Molas Lake Campground. The aim is to improve the Trail between Molas Pass and the Animas River. Some small bridges will be built at water crossings. Elevation 10,500 ft. CT Segment 25.
0411
Lujan Pass
Saguache RD
July 16 – 23
Phil Smith
303-688-9638
Drive-in: Camp in a nice meadow at the top of the pass. Nearby work will consist of improving a section of the CT from Lujan Pass north toward Razor Creek. Elevation 10,500 ft. CT Segment 17.
FULL
0511
Little Brown's Creek
Salida RD
July 23 – 30
Bill Carpenter
303-444-2024
Gavin Bailey
970-640-0736
Drive-in: Camp will be in the Raspberry Gulch area and the walk to work will be about 2 miles. Work will consist of improving drainage and upgrading tread between camp and Little Brown's Creek. Elevation 9,600 ft. CT Segment 14.

0611
Pine Creek
Leadville RD

July 23 – 30
Paul Smith
719-471-8937
Backpack-in: Group camp and food will be horse-packed into the Pine Creek area of the CT. Crew participants will hike around 4 miles. This beautiful, secluded section of the Trail needs upgrading and drainage work. Elevation 10,500 ft. CT Segment 12.
FULL
0711
Winfield
Leadville RD
August 6 – 13
Cindy Johnson
303-987-3225
Drive-in: We are repeating last year's popular partnership
with the Continental Divide Trail Alliance to build a new
section of the CDT. This will consist of building a new
trail from the great campsite just outside of the ghost town
of Winfield at the end of Clear Creek Valley.
Elevation 10,000 ft.
0811
Winfield
Leadville RD
August 13 – 20
Glenn Kepler
303-278-7795
Drive-in: Same description as 0711.
Weekend Trail Crews

WE111
Top of the World
South Platte RD

June 3 – 5
George Miller
719-685-1278
Drive-in: This crew and the following one are designed to train new leaders and camp cooks as well as allowing other volunteers to participate and home their skills. The camp will be open from June 2 through June 12. Work will be done from June 3 – 5 and June 10 – 12. Volunteers are welcome on any combination of these workdays. Elevation 7,600 ft. CT Segment 2.
WE211
Top of the World
South Platte RD
June 10 – 12
George Miller
719-685-1278
Drive-in: Same description as WE111.
FULL
WE311
South Fooses Creek Bridge
Salida RD
July 7 – 10
Steve Stadler
719-641-0618
John Lipe
720-891-1140
Drive-in: Camp will be at the South Fooses Creek Trailhead and the goal is to rebuild the bridge crossing the creek about a mile from camp. Camp will be established Thursday afternoon and work conducted from Friday through Sunday. Elevation 9,600 ft. CT Segment 15.
WE411
Georgia Pass South Park RD
July 16 – 17
Steve Staley
303-549-7068
Jeep-in: This camp will be like a backpack but will be accessible by high-clearance vehicles. It will be self-supported and not have a formal camp setup. Work will consist of cleaning up the Trail braiding and addressing drainage issues on the east side of the pass. Views from the camp and work area look out over the entire South Park area. Elevation 11,880 ft. CT Segment 6.

 

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