and another great weekend begins
Friday 5/21/2021
Jeff really likes moving big rocks
but this big rock is being secured until a base is built to keep it from rolling
Photo courtesy of Russ Dooman
Sandy just loves being outdoors
Photo courtesy of Russ Dooman
Marty is happy, he found his knee pads
it‘s always the little things that really matter.
Photo courtesy of Russ Dooman
The final hill from last weekend
now completed
Looking back at that last hill
Across the hill and around the tree
After the tree,
another short section across the hillside
then a left turn up the hill to the end
Erik is our pole-cat today
Photo courtesy of Russ Dooman
Joe and Bob are ready to get to work
Photo courtesy of Sandra Jackson
Using the stick ladder, Erik attaches the sling
Eric measures the space between the two boulders
everyone wants to know if the rock will fit
Photo courtesy of Sandra Jackson
Through 2 big boulders then up to the Long Path
this end of the Upper Nyack / White Trail relo ends at the Long Path
Marty checks out where the new steps will be going
Photo courtesy of Sandra Jackson
It takes 7 volunteers to move the high-line cable
Photo courtesy of Russ Dooman
Marion has found the root of the problem
she had to remove it to make way for our new steps
Lunch break
at least we‘re in the shade
After lunch it‘s back to moving big rocks
Jeff and Joe taking the lead
Looking downhill from the Long Path
this last steep section may need twenty steps. The pic makes it look much easier than it is.
Bill takes control of the belay
Joe points his finger and lights up the rock
Joe has super powers
Our Friday crew meeting in the shade
Saturday morning and another beautiful day
Elijah and his mom Laura have returned
thank you Dave and Laura for supporting you son in this endeavor
Elijah working hard at the griphoist
Photo courtesy of Russ Dooman
Jeff has another rock on the line
Photo courtesy of Russ Dooman
As always our steps will be level
coming up to the final turn
Bob Stien has our attention
working with us this morning, Bob sees why a team effort is needed to build this new trail
Photo courtesy of Russ Dooman
Jeff getting ready to set another step
Now it‘s Peter‘s turn to be polecat
with expert supervision and guidance, Peter is going to go up the ladder
Hold on everyone, don‘t let the ladder fall
actually they‘re just standing it up straight so they can lower it the top section down
Elijah making a step base using a pick mattock
proud mom Laura looks on
This step sure needed a lot of crush
did I mention that Marty likes making crash, this area kept him busy
Around the tree and up to the final turn
Sunday morning, and everything is green
it‘s gonna be a hot one today, somewhere around 92
Charlie is here, a big Hello & Welcome back
we sure did miss him
Safety meeting in the shade
a safety meeting is very important before we start out on a hot day
First day back and Charlie is already moving big rocks
Photo courtesy of Lissa Westbrook
Me and my shadow
early morning view and afternoon view both look the same
Addison checking out the new steps
Photo courtesy of Lissa Westbrook
Looking for a method to secure that big rock
Charlie and Russ squeeze another step in
Seth stands by and is ready if needed
Jeff has another big rock on the line
Photo courtesy of Lissa Westbrook
Addison helps Jeff bring in the next step
Photo courtesy of Lissa Westbrook
Another big rock goes for a ride
Photo courtesy of Lissa Westbrook
And it fits perfectly
Photo courtesy of Lissa Westbrook
Russ making a plan to finish this trail
Photo courtesy of Lissa Westbrook
This big rock will make a perfect step
Photo courtesy of Lissa Westbrook
Marty using this big vine as a swing
Photo courtesy of Russ Dooman
Sunday lunch break, it‘s hot, but we are in the shade
Russ planning where to set the next step
Photo courtesy of Lissa Westbrook
Until Russ is ready, Marty takes a break
Photo courtesy of Lissa Westbrook
Russ explains how to operate the Porta-wrap
Lissa is eager to learn
Almost to the end, about 20 more steps to go
A close-up look at the last section
Sunday‘s crew meeting and the end of a great weekend
After a hard weekend, the chief took a little nap
Photo courtesy of Russ Dooman