Volunteers from the WVAIA [ the official Welch/Dickey Cooperator, in partnership with the United States Forest Service] and the Chiltern Mountain Club [trail "adopter"], joined forces to tackle the very difficult task of mucking out the water-bars and drainage ditches along the opening section of the Welch Mountain Trail. The trail, without question our busiest trail responsibility, and therefore, our most vulnerable trail, received the full treatment, as four members from the WVAIA, and four members from the Chiltern Mountain Club, wielded four grub hoes and two fire rakes, a well as a shovel, some loppers, and two saws, to do the job. In an effort to curb the "walking" of the trail on the traverse below the Welch Ledges, volunteers also did extensive scree work. At the day's end, there were muddy boots and tired bones, as well as the pleasure of renewed friendships and the feeling of a job well done.
Our next trails Day is scheduled for Saturday, July 16. We meet at the Town Square gazebo in Waterville Valley at 8AM. If you want to come along, send us an email at wvaiatrails@gmail.com.
Hope to see you there!
