Slickrock Creek BMT maintenance 22-23 September 2007

**Ramble~On** · 10-02-2007, 04:26

Originally Posted by generoll

Think we're going to get any colors other then brown this year?

I hope so. I noticed some poison ivy in bright red and a few Fire Cherry turning up higher but so far it's still green. The drought will have an effect....but what effect remains to be seen.

**SGT Rock** · 10-02-2007, 05:54

Hey Spiritwind, if you need some help with those let me know. We can work out a joint work trip I have cutting tools and digging tools. We can also put out a volunteer call and see if anyone is ready to help.

I'm planning to head down to do a little easy stuff in a couple of weeks - family is in town so nothing big. We are going to cut a widowmaker near the Tapoco trail head and fix the trail head sign. I've already cut the lumber for the sign and I just got my new chainsaw with all the protective equipment - it only cost me $500.

**ed bell** · 10-02-2007, 08:40

Originally Posted by SGT Rock

I've already cut the lumber for the sign and I just got my new chainsaw with all the protective equipment - it only cost me $500.

Can you do this with it.

**SGT Rock** · 10-02-2007, 08:45

That is probably the same saw I have

**jlb2012** · 10-02-2007, 08:56

not sure but I think the guy with the chainsaw was not wearing his chaps - tsk tsk

**SGT Rock** · 10-02-2007, 08:59

I know. And cutting so close to his leg.

I got me the chaps, hard hat with face shield, hearing protection, eye protection, and gloves. I was looking at these arm protectors trying to decide if I wanted to get them.

**Two Speed** · 10-02-2007, 09:24

Originally Posted by Hog On Ice

not sure but I think the guy with the chainsaw was not wearing his chaps - tsk tsk

Originally Posted by SGT Rock

I know. And cutting so close to his leg.

Even worse he spilled some beer. That's alcohol abuse!

All kidding around aside, I hope that was his last "cut" of the day. I might be a little old fashioned but I really don't think alcohol and power tools are a good combination.

Anyway, it never worked out real well for me.

**Ramble~On** · 10-02-2007, 16:21

Originally Posted by SGT Rock

Hey Spiritwind, if you need some help with those let me know. We can work out a joint work trip I have cutting tools and digging tools. We can also put out a volunteer call and see if anyone is ready to help.

I'm planning to head down to do a little easy stuff in a couple of weeks - family is in town so nothing big. We are going to cut a widowmaker near the Tapoco trail head and fix the trail head sign. I've already cut the lumber for the sign and I just got my new chainsaw with all the protective equipment - it only cost me $500.

Yes, I will need help on this one. BMTA has been very good when help is needed and Ken Jones may as well be given "legend" status. I'll probably put the word out through BMTA and post on here when the time is right.
I like to throw together work trip get togethers, did a few last year and early this year. The more is always the merrier.
I maintain two sections of the BMT and couldn't do it without the help of others.
The blow down in this instance is not in the wilderness and (thankfully) power tools can be used to remove it. Better yet....the blowdown is about
150 yards from the trailhead/road.

**SGT Rock** · 10-02-2007, 16:23

I just got my new Stihl chainsaw and safety accoutrements.

**Ramble~On** · 10-02-2007, 16:35

Stihl makes a mighty fine saw.
I was fortunate enough to get USFS training and work as a sawyer for a time in the Pac. Northwest...they use Stihl saws.
Those Kevlar chaps are worth their weight in gold and saved a friend's leg.
If you ever get the blade caught in them it'll take a good couple hours to clean the fibers out of the saw.....but I guess that's better than flesh

I don't own a chainsaw at the moment but am looking at a getting one.
Most of the trail I maintain is inside the wilderness areas so I have 1 and 2 man crosscuts...but these type blowdowns are a bit much for them.

I'll bet you're wanting to go out and tear up some wood with that new saw..
I have a hike planned for next week and after that I'll get up with you...
I can use the help for sure.

**SGT Rock** · 10-02-2007, 17:09

I have the Gathering to go to, then the following weekend my mom is coming. If you can do something during the week say tuesday I can probably make it.

**Ramble~On** · 10-02-2007, 19:26

I have a hike planned and want to get out to photograph the fall foliage so it will probably be a couple weeks. More than Likely something Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. A camping/cookout/ work trip...This section is very close to a road and there are some large campsites along the road.
Aside from these trees I have some retread, waterbars and steps to keep me busy- So.... The coming weeks, months and years ought to be full of work trips.

**SGT Rock** · 10-02-2007, 19:37

I know what you mean. The ridge .25 miles of my trail has some places I need to get in and re-build or widen the side hill.

I've also contemplated proposing adding some switch backs on a steep section of my trail to avoid erosion problems, but fortunatly (despite the steep grade) it doesn't seem to be having wash out problems.

**Nightwalker** · 10-03-2007, 06:00

Originally Posted by SGT Rock

I know what you mean. The ridge .25 miles of my trail has some places I need to get in and re-build or widen the side hill.

I've also contemplated proposing adding some switch backs on a steep section of my trail to avoid erosion problems, but fortunatly (despite the steep grade) it doesn't seem to be having wash out problems.

Wouldn't water bars work pretty good for erosion prevention? A lot easier to build, too.

So, when we going back?!?

(Tinkerbell made me ask. She thinks y'all are cool for non-dog type people.)

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