As with many groups who spend every waking moment together, trail crews typically not only share every minute of their season with one another but a good majority of whatever makes us sick as well. No worries though, large quantities of hand sanitizer and an intense base camp clean-up will hopefully help mitigate any similar issues in the future.
Despite almost everyone taking at least one sick day last hitch, we're still moving forward with the project. The youth corps are currently working to complete three full switchbacks and the first of two 30+ step staircases.
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| Rocky Mountain Youth Corps during our morning stretch circle. |
On another note, after saying goodbye to RMYC for the week Jeff and I were granted the opportunity to work with several fine individuals affiliated with the Outdoor Adventure Program at Colorado State University. Eight CSU students and two of CSU's media representatives joined us on the project and marveled at the luxury that is our base camp. Jeff and I then broke them into the world of trail work by asking them to work a section of re-tread above treeline. Knowing that we had an intelligent group on hand,(they put me to shame when a few of them started rambling off scientific names of surrounding plant life) we only subjected them to the monotony of swinging a pick for the first day. Our second day together was all about building walls and teaching the essential elements of rock work.
Look for an article about CFI and various research concerning fourteeners coming out this winter in the Colorado State University Magazine.
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| A few of our volunteers from Colorado State University. |
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| Frosty Alpine Avens after a night of cold weather. |
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| Some gorgeousness from the Yurt at Twin Lakes. |
Kyrstan, another fine job! The view from the Yurt is beautiful and I must have a copy. Thanks for keeping us informed. Mom
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