[pct-l] RE.TRAIL MAINTENANCE

[jeff.singewald at comcast.net]

Yes, there are many opportunities for volunteering for maintenance activiites.  This would be an interesting subject for a poll here on the list; how many PCT thru-hikers and/or section hikers have taken the opportunity to give back and volunteer for a trail maintenance gig.  I realize it would be difficult for some as not everyone lives here on the west coast, but that isn't necessarily a reason that would stop all of us.

For me, this is something I have not yet taken the time to do.  Sure, I have made donations and have been a member of the PCTA for a number of years, but I haven't got off my butt to volunteer for one of the numerous trail maintenance gigs that are scheduled every year.

I know I was so grateful for the trail maintainence crews I met along the trail last year.  So, I guess I should make this a priority this next year.

Elevator

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: Tortoise <Tortoise73 at charter.net> 

> On the PCTA web site are listed a number of ways one can volunteer -- 
> from trail work to office work, etcetera. 
> Also, the American Hiking Society, American Hiking Society 
> , has an extensive list of 
> volunteer trail work all over the country. 
> 
> If you seek and ask nicely, I'm sure you will find more opportunities 
> than you want or can handle. 
> 
> Tortoise 
> 
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> 
> 
> barney rubble wrote: 
> > THANK YOU, for all you feedback! It is great to hear workers are in this 
> section of trail, doing trail work. Where were they exactly. Who was it and how 
> did they get a permit? I sure would be interested, in doing some trail work hear 
> myself. I find it hard to understand why this was not made public, so some of us 
> could have volunteered. This section of trail is in need of thousands of man 
> hours. 
> > 
> > I would also like to apologize, I do not want to sound like I am bashing the 
> PCTA, Forest Service, or any one person at all. I would just like to hear the 
> facts from the top, not a bunch of second hand information. 
> > 
> > I had 11 e-mails from people who feel the same. I also had a e-mail from Bill 
> Holt who says next time I am on the trail, I should lift a finger. I agree Bill, 
> but I am not even sure the forest service has issued a permit for trail work in 
> this area. So I am lifting a finger now, and trying to get to the bottom of 
> things. After all, I pay the PCTA yearly membership fees for a reason. I want to 
> protect and preserve the trail as well... 
> > 
> > So thank you for forwarding my last message and please forward this one as 
> well. 
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