Archive:Roe Creek Trail Workhike

This trip is a workhike to do some trail building work on the Roe Creek Ski Route that goes from Roe Creek to Brew Lake. This trail is the main winter access to the Brew Hut, and the objective of this trip is to remove brush, trees, tree limbs and anything that stands in the way of a pleasant skiing experience. With a little bit of work, this trail has the potential to be an excellent beginner backcountry skiing destination because of the moderate grade and open forest.

Volunteers are needed for Saturday, Sunday, or Both. For those working both days, we have to option of staying at the brew hut, camping at the trailhead or going to Scott's parent's condo in Whistler.

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Saturday and Sunday

1. Scott Nelson

Saturday only

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Sunday only

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Tools

Please list all tools here. There should have at least one tool for every person on the workhike, otherwise you can't do much good. You don't necesarily have to use the particular tool that you bring along. Useful tools to have are various kinds of saws, heavy duty clippers and shears(capable of cutting through branches at least 1/2" thick). We will not be moving any dirt or rocks, so shovels are not needed. Anything with a long reach will be especially useful, since in places we will want to cut limbs off of trees high up in the air. Some of the trail markers are over 20 feet (6m) off the ground, which gives an indication of what the clearing height for the trail needs to be.

Also, it would be a good idea if someone could bring an Aluminum step ladder. The markers are very sparse at the start of the trail, and to correct it we have to either wait until spring for snow or use a stepladder to put the markers up high. It doesn't have to be carried very far since the frequency of the markers improves after the first couple hundred meters of trail.

• Bow Saw (Scott Nelson)

Cars

Scott & Sandra's Pathfinder, leaving from Oak & 7th Saturday morning and returning Sunday night.