Wow what a washout! Friday AND Sunday were completely rained out. Looks like 2019 is taking 2018 rain and kicking it up a notch. Working on steep slopes is dangerous and difficult in the best of conditions. Adding rain makes it so unsafe we just can’t work safely. We did have a great crew out on Saturday but Friday and Sunday were rainouts. On Sunday some crew members gathered in the parking lot in the morning hoping that the weather might improve, but it got worse, so after waiting around for an hour the day was called off. Oh well better safe than sorry,
On Saturday, crew members added more steps to the section leading up to the new crib-wall while others completed the new crib wall and set the first step in the final section of this Black Mountain project. And so another crew outing weekend comes to an end. We are all eagerly looking forward to our next outing. Nice work everyone. Thank you all.
The Appalachian Trail is always changing and evolving. All along the A.T., work crews, like LDTC constantly relocate and rehabilitate portions of the trail to protect nature and to enhance the Appalachian Trail hiking experience.
All of our projects take a lot of effort and as always, all done by volunteers. Our experience crew and crew leaders are eager to teach volunteers of all abilities the skills needed to build hiking trails.
Speaking of volunteers, not everyone can make it everyday and that’s OK with us. Some volunteers come out everyday while others can only make it to 1 or 2. Don’t feel that you have to commit to an entire project or even a weekend, any help is appreciated and being a volunteer you can come and go as you see fit.
We're a community of volunteers who build, protect and maintain hiking trails. We invite you to join us. You’ll be glad you did.
