Description
Start Date-End Date: 09/12/2020-09/13/2020
Land Manager Office: USFS - Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District
Land Manager Contact: Katherine Bazan
Funding Partner:
Programmatic Partner: Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance
Summary: Registration is currently on hold. Construct switchbacks on this fall project in the mountains.
Description: Photo by Jenny Zichterman (2018).
Due to COVID-19, we expect significant changes to our 2020 volunteer projects including possible changes to dates, type of work, and project sizes. We are diligently working with our land management partners to address the logistical challenges posted by COVID-19 and provide safe volunteer opportunities. Please stay tuned and visitwww.voc.org/covid19for the most up-to-date information on VOC's response.
Where You'll Be:
The Half Nelson Trail is located just outside of the charming town of Minturn, nestled in the Vail Valley between the ski resorts of Beaver Creek and Vail. On this project, you'll get to enjoy great views and camping in town - Minturn is very cute and has lots of restaurants and businesses to enjoy. There is also a ton of great mountain biking if you want to ride after the work day!
What You'll Do:
Spend a fall weekend in the mountain town of Minturn as you work with up to 35 other volunteers to improve the Half Nelson Trail. The bulk of the work will involve building switchback turns to reduce the steep grade of the existing trail, but there will also be opportunities to widen the trail to accommodate both hikers and mountain bikers as well as construct new drains to re-direct the flow of water and prevent erosion. Meals and campsites in town will be provided for all, making this a great opportunity to volunteer in cooler temperatures and fall colors.
Why It Matters:
The steep grade of the existing trail has increased erosion and made this multi-use trail less safe and sustainable. Your efforts will play a critical role in improving the Half Nelson Trail not only for recreational users, but also for the plants and wildlife who call the surrounding habitat home.
Need-to-Know Details:
Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or olderon overnight projects.
VOC will provide all equipmentincluding tools and work gloves.
Cancellation:Our partners rely on VOC volunteers to accomplish critical stewardship needs, and our projects often have wait lists. If you need to cancel, pleaseemailKendall Coxor call 303-715-1010 ext. 116 as soon as possible so we can free your spot for another volunteer and have a full workforce.
About Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC)
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) is the state's oldest, largest, and leading outdoor stewardship nonprofit organization. Founded in 1984 to motivate and enable people to become active stewards of Colorado's natural resources, VOC has engaged nearly 125,000 people in more than 1,000 volunteer projects for a donated labor value of $25 million. Through award-winning youth and volunteer programs, leadership training, capacity-building programs, and collaborative efforts with nonprofits and land management agencies, VOC is an invaluable resource in Colorado, especially as our outdoor stewardship needs are approaching near-crisis levels. For more information, visitwww.voc.orgor call 303-715-1010.
Latitude/Longitude: 39.585910, -106.430598
Additional Information:
Camping Available: Yes
Physical Difficulty: Moderate, Difficult
High Altitude Project: Yes
Desired Number of Volunteers: 30
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