Trail Work Party, 06.20.09

After consultation with the Forest Service, a trail work day was organized for the trails in the area around Mt. McLoughlin. A baker's dozen showed up to get the work done and enjoy a beautiful day in the mountains.

After a short orientation meeting at the Summit Sno-Park, the group divided into 3 or 4 work parties. We cleared the upper McLoughlin Trail, Billie Creek and Lollipop. We were sure happy to have 3 certified sawyers with chain saws; especially, as West Billie had a number of huge logs to clear. Meeting for lunch at the bottom of Billie Creek we were graced by a lengthy visit from a male Western Tanager.

The work went smoothly and safely and the group assembled at the Fish Lake Resort for food and fellowship afterward. In spite of the Father's Day Fishing Tournament, there was plenty of room for our crew. Our hostess Debbie stated that she was happy to see our cross country ski group in the summer.

High Lakes Ski 02.21.09

Pictured above are three of 10 skiers who skied a nine mile run from the Great Meadow, generally following the High Lakes bike trail, up and down to Fish Lake. Two additional skiers helped shuttle cars and stuck to the gentler terrain around the two lakes. In this photo you can see dark clouds to the west of Mt McLoughlin potentially indicating a coming change in the weather. Mild temperatures and partly cloudy skies accompanied the skiers as they passed by Boy Scouts practicing first aid and sled rescues between Lake of the Woods and the McLoughlin Scout Camp. After the ski, the group enjoyed curly fries and drinks at the always friendly Fish Lake Resort.