Thanksgiving signage

On Thanksgiving morning, we headed out to begin installing new signage and maps.  This is part of Keweenaw Nordic's ongoing effort to make sure out-of-town skiers have a wonderful time on our trails.

At junction #27 which is the north end of the Mud Lake loop.

Two sign posts were added here and a trail map.

Plus signs that state where trails go.

Is it level?

Now folks will know the River trail is up ahead.
This is at the south end of the Mud Lake loop.

We'll get more up tomorrow.

Would you like to help?  Then just get in touch.  If you can't help, then consider making a generous donation to help keep these trails in top shape.

Sunday trail clearing!

With wonderful outdoor work weather predicted on Sunday, that morning we headed out to clear several trail sections. We started with a portion of the Vista trail.

After that, we headed towards the cemetery on trail 4, clearing forgotten sections as we went. 

Trails 7 and 9 are now good to go.  Of course the leaner tree seen here was removed.

Back on trail #4, Mullins were removed, as were grass and shoots.

Sandy is cutting them down

All done!

 

The defender box is loaded with tools.  Its larger than what the Rhino had.

This is the dog leg portion of the original trail, on the Mud Lake Loop.  It was reopened!
Was in named for that dog? :-)

On Sidewinder hill.  The 4-wheeler block had to be removed at some point.

Going....

 

...going....

...gone! 
We spent 8 hours getting them opened up today.

Shed sheeting on!

With the help of the Finlandia soccer coaching crew,  the roof sheathing was installed today.

With a crew like this, LOTS can get done.

Special thank's to Mark for coming out to lead the crew.

And thanks to Bridget who's Finlandia's Head Cross Country coach who
 brought along Tyler Little, Marcus Girgiolo, and Jordan Andrews.

At the end of the day.
To help, simply get in touch at  arlyn.aronson@gmail.com or 370-2911

One water crossing fixed, more to come.

A while ago, KNSC decided to begin to control water crossings and flatten out the trails some, so as allow for earlier grooming in the fall, and later into the spring.  This is the start to doing just that.

A trail mutt supervises the work.

Can you believe we found a rock!

The ditch was needed to keep water flowing to the culvert.  Not on our trail!

Yes, it's been a wet fall.

All done!  Other than leveling out the ditch material.

New shed progress

Thought we should show the progress on the new storage shed.

Special thanks to Jay G. for coming out and helping today.

If you like to help, just get in touch at arlyn.aronson@gmail.com
or 370-2911.

Fun trail clearing remaining

We walked the city side trails and the gorge today to see what remains to be cleared on them.  

Could you help??   Please get in touch and we'll help you with tools or scheduling at assisting Arly.   No learning required!

Bonus opportunity: you can lend a hand with the new storage shed going up at Tomasi Trailhead!

This grass remains to be whacked down on the River trail.
This will hold snow up, so it needs to be cut down.

Just down stream from the Dam, this area needs some whacking as well

On the St Urho's loop which goes right past the chalet. Easy access for work here! 
The leaners need to go.

All these over hanging trees need to be cut down or they'll be across the trail this winter.

On the RR grade.

All these shoots need to be cut back.  We have the tools to make short work of this.

Still on the RR grade, over hanging trees need to go now.

These shoots along the Quincy loop need to be cut or they'll be real trees next summer,
 plus across the trail when snow pushes them down.

To help, simply get in touch at  arlyn.aronson@gmail.com or 370-2911

Trail work continues.

Trail brushing has continued, even when some people who are doing it, don't take any photos.......

I took some :-). 
Trail 4 was whacked today, from the cemetery all the way to the gorge top
and the Vista trail.

Plus more reflectors when put up on trail 8, located on the east side of Mud lake.
While putting this one up, I spied a long-lost weight there.