Taking Time For The Trails

When I got the email from Keith to go out on March 27th to do some trail work on the PCT, I jumped on the opportunity. So I emailed Ken to RSVP and just waited for the day to come. We met up at Cibbets Flats at 0600 and car pooled up to the Roost. As we tried to stay warm we gathered up our gear and headed down to the PCT. The plan was start at Dale's Kitchen and clean up the trail back down to Cibbets Flats.

Front to back: Todd, Dave, Jim, Madonna, Mary and Ken

I thought this was going to be an easy task. I had brought my running gear and planned on doing a 6-10 mile run afterwards. Keyword being planned.

Belle

Once we got down to Dale's Kitchen Ken gave us a quick safety brief and we were on our way. Luckily Keith brought his camera, I somehow always forget mine.

Dave and Belle

As we got to working I realized that this was more work then I expected. I'm sorry to say that I didn't even know what a lopper was until Saturday. But by the end of the day I was an expert at using a lopper. I had a fun time and I got to meet some great people. The best part was we were able to give back to those trails that we all love to run on.

Top Row, left to right: Keith, Art, Me, Jim and Ann
Bottom Row, left to right: Dave, Todd, Enrique, Madonna, Ken, Mary, Linda, Glenda

Although we didn't finish everything we still had a successful day. Ken's wife, Anita, made some delicious food for us. Once back down to Cibbets Flats we got to grub on that delicious food. As you can see pictured below.

Thank you Ken and Keith for setting all this up. Thank you Anita for the wonderful food. I'm looking forward to the next chance to give back to those trails. By the way, I was too tired for that run. Until next time, Happy Running!

Jerry "El Tigre" England