Trip
Stewardship - Windy Knob
Ski trail maintainance to improve winter ski routes. The area is still recovering from the 2012 Table Mountain fire. Work in conjunction with USFS and the Blewett Pass / Tronsen Ski Trails Team volunteer group.
Contacts
- Sat, Nov 2, 2024
- Foothills Conservation Committee
- Stewardship
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 5.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft
- FULL, 2 on waitlist (6 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
10:00 AM in the Blewett Pass area -- with carpooling from the Issaquah area around 8:00AM
I have a 4WD van that will comfortably seat 6.
Since the Table Mtn fire in 2012 -- fire damaged trees have weakened and fallen -- blocking many of the ski trails in the Blewett Pass / Tronsen Basin area. Trail work may include removing logs cut by certified chainsaw operators, branch trimming using hand saws or loppers, repairing bridges, re-installing "Blue Diamond" trailmarkers and other tasks as needed.
Map of the ski trails in the Blewett Pass area -- we will be working in the Tronsen Basin Non-Motorized area.
https://www.parks.wa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/53/Blewett-Pass-PDF
Badges
participants will earn:
Stewardship Credit
leaders will earn:
Haney Meadow Loop, Diamond Head & Windy Knob
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USGS Blewett Pass
Green Trails Liberty No. 210
Green Trails Wenatchee No. 211S - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Cut resistant gloves.
Safety glasses
Helmet bike , ski or climbing helmet OK if you don't have a trail work helmet.
I have a some pruning saws and loppers to lend out.
Let me know what sort of trail work tools you can bring and I will coordinate to ensure we have the tools needed to keep everyone busy.
*** No Power Saws ** -- unless you are a USFS Certified Sawyer -- then great!