AMC New Hampshire Chapter Volunteer Trail Crew 2006 NHTC Schedule *All area codes are 603 unless otherwise noted* Sat May 6 Sunapee Ridge: Blazing & brushing Light work, great views, and a good hike (10.2 mi). No experience necessary. Ls Bill Darcy (bill_shearer@hotmail.com 224-0709), Tim Doucette (nhtc@metrocast.net 332-6722) Fri-Sun May 12-14 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 with the AMC (466-2727). Info: Bill Darcy (bill_shearer@hotmail.com 224-0709), Tim Doucette (nhtc@metrocast.net 332-6722) Sat May 20 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 Tim Doucette (nhtc@metrocast.net 332-6722) Sat Jun 3 National Trails Day White Mountains: Davis Path AHS events Reconstruct eroded parts of this trail. Learn how and why. Tasks for 1^st timers & challenges for vets. Great views! Ls Don MacFarlane (macfard@metrocast.net 279-3288), Tim Doucette (nhtc@metrocast.net 332-6722) Sat Jun 17 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 15 New Hampshire Trails Day Franconia Notch: Old Bridle Path Trailwrights Reconstruct /more/ 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 12 White Mountains: Davis Path Rock Steps Continue our work reconstructing parts of this heavily used trail. Learn when, why and how. Optional overnight and Sunday project. Ls Bill Darcy (bill_shearer@hotmail.com 224-0709), Don MacFarlane (macfard@metrocast.net 279-3288) Fri-Sun Sep 8-10 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 with the AMC (466-2727). Ls Bill Darcy (bill_shearer@hotmail.com 224-0709), Tim Doucette (nhtc@metrocast.net 332-6722); CL Richie Holstein (richienh@comcast.net 472-2526) Sat Sep 16 White Mountains: Davis Path Prep the trail for winter (clearing drainage, trimming brush, etc.). Examine erosion & discuss solutions. Plus 360ƒ views from Mt. Crawford! L Don MacFarlane (macfard@metrocast.net 279-3288) Sat Sep 23 Lakes Region: Sunapee Ridge Help maintain the NH Chapter's adopted section of the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway. Light work, great views, and a good hike. No experience necessary. Ls Bill Darcy (bill_shearer@hotmail.com 224-0709), Tim Doucette (nhtc@metrocast.net 332-6722) Sat Oct 14 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 27-29 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 with AMC (466-2727). Ls Bill Darcy (bill_shearer@hotmail.com 224-0709), Tim Doucette (nhtc@metrocast.net 332-6722) Sat Dec 2 Winter Solstice Party This year at the Darcy's. See what we look like without dirt. Details: Bill Darcy (bill_shearer@hotmail.com 224-0709)