Cutting a watermellon Konnarock style (actually we'd use a pulaski or chainsaw instead of a machette).
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Konnarock Volunteer Trail Crew
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Week 10, Crew-a-lishous....
Cutting a watermellon Konnarock style (actually we'd use a pulaski or chainsaw instead of a machette).
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Week 9
Sorry about the late post as we've been pretty busy! Week #9 has come and gone and we're already onto week #10! Crews enjoyed slightly drier conditions during week #9 but with the dry came the hot! This week is shaping up to be better temps-wise as today has been dry and in the mid to upper 70's; perfect for sidehillin' (which is what both crews are working on this week). For me, I'm headed out to meet Christine's crew for the night and a little work tomorrow!
See ya!
Kerry
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Week 8, gRoaning on and Dam Camping...
Blurrrrrry work.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Lucky Number Seven
This is what happens when you give Volunteers some free time...
Enjoying the whole dam view....(I couldn't resist).
With a well rested staff, crews headed out for the second half of our 26th season.
Christine, Dannon and a crew of eight started their first week of the S. Yellow Creek Gap Rehabilitation just south of the Fontana Dam (largest dam east of the Mississippi River) in
Meanwhile, Ted, Adam and a crew of eight headed north to restart work (this project was last worked on in 2005) on the Tye River Relocation. Volunteers worked hard building new trail along with the Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club and then headed back to their “luxurious” accommodations at Sherando Lake where they enjoyed bluegrass music and a showing of “Alvin & the Chipmunks” as part of July 4th festivities.
This week, Christine heads back to S. Yellow Creek Gap and Ted heads back to Roan Mtn!
Cheers,
Kerry
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Some Numbers...
Here are some numbers from what the crew has accomplished thus far:
Volunteer Numbers: Crew Volunteers: 135 Crew Hours: 5208
Work Accomplished:
Rock Steps: 127
Rock Waterbars: 12
Rock Crib: 630 ft3
Junk Crib: 27 ft3
Log Steps: 120
Log Waterbars: 33
Log Crib: 206 ft3
Sidehill Trail: 3966 ft.
Tread Def: 695 ft.
Crush & Fill: 2026 ft3
Step Stones: 8
Drainage Ditch: 27 ft.
Grade Dip: 29
Scree: 780 ft3
Culvert: 5 ft2
Other: Deconstructed
See you then,
Kerry