MCP Trail Maintenance

[Big Al]

Hey, all. No scheduled TM this month. But hit me up if you feel like doing a little work at Mercer. Every little bit helps. 🤘

 

[Big Al]

Next scheduled trail maintenance session for Mercer is Saturday 1/17. 9:00 am at the Marina. Please RSVP if you can come out and give us a hand. 🤘

 

[Big Al]

The downed tree by the campground has been removed.

 

[Big Al]

Ok. So it looks like we might get a little weather tomorrow morning but we are still a go for TM. We'll just cut it a little short, if we have to. 🤞🏻

9:00 am tomorrow morning at the marina. Please sign the Jorba waiver:

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[Hair Face]

Ok. So it looks like we might get a little weather tomorrow morning but we are still a go for TM. We'll just cut it a little short, if we have to. 🤞🏻

9:00 am tomorrow morning at the marina. Please sign the Jorba waiver:

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And just like that I have to bail. Sorry 😞

 

[Big Al]

Sorry, everyone. The weather is just not cooperating. TM today is cancelled. We'll try another time.

 

[Mitch]

Was on the way!

 

[SAM]

Me too, but when I drove into snow, I checked status ...

No issues. Turned around before I got too far.

 

[Big Al]

Even though I cancelled TM, my son and I still went out and did some margin clearing and bridge repairs in Van Nest. Got home right as the snow really started to fall. ❄️

 

[SAM]

Even though I cancelled TM, my son and I still went out and did some margin clearing and bridge repairs in Van Nest. Got home right as the snow really started to fall. ❄️
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Yeah, that snow just kept on snowing. We had maybe 2 - 3 inches, much more than the forecast wintery mix. Perfect for a ride, tho...

 

[Mitch]

Thanks Big Alandson!

 

[pooriggy]

Even though I cancelled TM, my son and I still went out and did some margin clearing and bridge repairs in Van Nest. Got home right as the snow really started to fall. ❄️
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The billy goat mower work looks great!

Cutting out multi floral rose, honey suckle and other invasives this time of year is ideal. Its so much easier when not leafed out and temps are colder, allowing for more comfort while wearing protective clothing.

The ground can be unpredictable to do tread work, either too muddy or frozen. Winter is the time for vegetation work, doing it in the summer blows.

 

[TAS]

Even though I cancelled TM, my son and I still went out and did some margin clearing and bridge repairs in Van Nest. Got home right as the snow really started to fall. ❄️
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Al, I posted the TM work and images on Trail Forks. Good call on the weather!
Yes, winter is the best time to cut back the margins. Cooler, no leaves or bugs and you can see what needs to be cut back and how far. Previously we never did any TM in Dec, Jan or Feb. Weather and trail surface conditions permitting, I can see how this works in our favor to get a leg up on the thorn vegetation.

TAS