AMC New Hampshire Chapter Volunteer Trail Crew 2008 NHTC Schedule *All area codes are 603 unless otherwise noted* Sat May 3 Cardigan Lodge: NH Chapter Activity Day Meet chapter leaders and get a chance to try out many activities! L Bill Darcy (bill_shearer@hotmail.com 224-0709) Fri-Sun May 9-11 Cardigan Lodge: Spring Trail Cleanup Weekend Help clean up the trails after winter's damage at the AMC's central New Hampshire Lodge. After working, return to the lodge for hot showers, excellent food and people. Effort and projects range from easy (no experience needed, families welcome) to challenging (mental and physical). Registration required: Carolyn Brooke (chbrooke@comcast.net 617-738-0089). Info: Bill Darcy (bill_shearer@hotmail.com 224-0709), Tim Doucette (nhtc@metrocast.net 332-6722) Sat May 17 Franconia Notch: Old Bridle Path Spring cleaning on the NH chapter's adopted trail. Easy work from the trailhead, or hike quickly to the hut (3 mi for views and work down. We teach as we work. No experience needed. Families welcome. L Bill Darcy (bill_shearer@hotmail.com 224-0709) Sat May 24 White Mountains: Davis Path Scope & drainage. L Don MacFarlane (macfard@metrocast.net 279-3288) Sat May 24 Cold River Camp Whatever comes our way! L Bill Darcy (bill_shearer@hotmail.com 224-0709) Sat Jun 7 National Trails Day Three Mile Island Whatever comes our way! Look for other events with the American Hiking Society at www.americanhiking.org. L Bill Darcy (bill_shearer@hotmail.com 224-0709) Sat Jun 7 National Trails Day White Mountains: Davis Path Drainage and install/replace wood water bars up top. Look for other events with the American Hiking Society at www.americanhiking.org. Ls Tim Doucette (nhtc@metrocast.net 332-6722), Don MacFarlane (macfard@metrocast.net 279-3288) Sat Jun 7 National Trails Day Nottingham: Pawtuckaway State Park Reconstruct eroded parts of this trail. Learn how and why. Tasks for first timers & challenges for vets. Great views! Look for other events with the American Hiking Society at www.americanhiking.org. L Richie Holstein (richienh@comcast.net 472-2526) Sat Jul 19 New Hampshire Trails Day Franconia Notch: Old Bridle Path Reconstruct stairs on this heavily used trail. Learn when & why trails need more than routine maintenance, how to construct long term solutions with rocks, and how to easily move ones heavier than your mind would have you believe. Optional camping & Sunday project. Ls Bill Darcy (bill_shearer@hotmail.com 224-0709), Tim Doucette (nhtc@metrocast.net 332-6722) Sat Jul 26 (for New Hampshire Trails Day) Pawtuckaway State Park Help repair damage from the spring floods. Learn how to keep trails open and in good shape. L Richie Holstein (richienh@comcast.net 472-2526) Sat Jul 26 Franconia Notch: Old Bridle Path Reconstruct stairs on this heavily used trail. Learn when & why trails need more than routine maintenance, how to construct long term solutions with rocks, and how to easily move ones heavier than your mind would have you believe. Optional camping & Sunday project. Ls Bill Darcy (bill_shearer@hotmail.com 224-0709), Tim Doucette (nhtc@metrocast.net 332-6722) Sat Aug 9 White Mountains: Davis Path Examine erosion & discuss solutions. Plus 360° views from Mt. Crawford! L Don MacFarlane (macfard@metrocast.net 279-3288) ) Fri-Sun Sep 6-8 Cardigan Lodge: Fall Trail Work Weekend Prep hiking trails for winter and learn why it's important. Work for all abilities and levels of experience (including none). Excellent intro to trail work and good for families and kids. After working, return to the lodge for hot showers, excellent food and people. A top notch introduction to trail work and good for families and kids. Registration required: Carolyn Brooke (chbrooke@comcast.net 617-738-0089). Ls Bill Darcy(bill_shearer@hotmail.com 224-0709), Tim Doucette (nhtc@metrocast.net 332-6722), Richie Holstein (richienh@comcast.net 472-2526) Sat Sep 13 Meredith: Hamlin Town Forest Trail relocation. L Don MacFarlane (macfard@metrocast.net 279-3288) Sat Sep 20 Hollis: Beaver Brook Trails & work TBA. L Richie Holstein (richienh@comcast.net 472-2526) Sat Oct 18 Franconia Notch: Old Bridle Path Fall Cleaning Prep hiking trails for winter and learn why this is important. There will be work for folks of all abilities and experience (including none). Optional camping. Ls Bill Darcy (bill_shearer@hotmail.com 224-0709), Tim Doucette (nhtc@metrocast.net 332-6722) Fri-Sun Oct 24-26 Cardigan Lodge: Halloween Weekend Ready ski trails for the winter. An excellent introduction to trail work and good for families and kids. After working, return to the lodge for hot showers, excellent food and people. A top notch introduction to trail work and good for families and kids. Registration required: Carolyn Brooke (chbrooke@comcast.net 617-738-0089). Ls Bill Darcy (bill_shearer@hotmail.com 224-0709), Tim Doucette (nhtc@metrocast.net 332-6722) Sat Dec 6 Winter Solstice Party Come celebrate at the Fallon's. See what we look like without dirt! Details: Bill Darcy (bill_shearer@hotmail.com 224-0709)