The National Smokejumper Association Colorado Chapter site for information on trail and work projects taking place in Colorado. Maintained by Bill Ruskin (CJ '58).
Sunday, March 12, 2006
PLANNING UNDERWAY FOR 2006 NSA COLORADO PROJECTS
Here's the latest on plans/activities for NSA trail work in Colorado:
JUNE PROJECT: Squad Leader: Richard Hilderbrand. Recon Date: June 03. Project dates: June 22/23. Location: Pike/ San Isabel National Forest in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness Area between Buena Vista and Leadville, CO. Task: Construct two bridges over Frenchman Creek with native materials.
SEPTEMBER PROJECT: Cooperative project with Continental Divide Trails Alliance / Colorado Trail Foundation / NSA Trail Maintenance Crew. Squad Leader TBA. Recon Date: TBA. Project dates: September 6-10. Task: Details of project will be finalized and posted shortly.
CROSSCUT SAW SHORT COURSE CERTIFICATION: The USFS, Pike San Isabel NF, Leadville District is willing to set up a one-day short course certification class specifically for smokejumpers. Minimum of six jumpers needed to make it happen. Please advise Warren Pierce at warrenlpierce@msn.com if you are interested in getting certififed and he will get a date set up.
TRAILFEST 2006, Buena Vista, CO July 16. Very little information at this time but Missoula NSA Trail Maintenance Hqs. concurs that it would be a positive move to participate in this Trailfest. If anyone is available and willing to take on the responsibity for this task please contract Warren Pierce at email address above.
Please check this site periodically for current project status.