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Project: Winsor Trail 

Date:   Wednesday, August 7th:

Meeting time: 0830

Meeting Location: Winsor Trail Head at the Ski Basin

Team Lead: Walter

Task: The project will consist of two sub-tasks.  The first sub task is to install a series of steps at one or two locations along the second long switch back. Existing logs will be used to construct the steps. Approximately 5 steps will be installed with the  area behind each step back-filled with dirt.  Second task, if time permits we will perform tread maintenance in the vicinity of where the steps are installed.

Project: Winsor Trail

Date: Friday, August 9th

Meeting time: 0830

Meeting location: Winsor Trail head at the Ski Basin

Team Lead: Walter

Task: We will check the status of back fill where we installed new steps last week. We will then proceed up the Winsor Trail to the trail section between the two springs at the upper end of the first long switch back. We will remove rocks and roots, and grade for drainage this section of trail.  This should be fairly easy as maintenance on the difficult sections of this trail section have been completed.

Project: Winsor Trail 

Date:    Friday, August 2nd:

Meeting time: 0830

Meeting Location: Winsor Trail Head at the Ski Basin

Team Lead: Walter

Task: This project consists of two sub-tasks. First we assist the Forest Service to remove a clump of four trees encroaching on the trail (the tops were previously sawed and removed by a TERMITES maintenance team, and to saw and remove a large leaner tree that poses a hazard to hikers. This sub-task is located between the two springs on the first long switchback 

The second sub-task is to install a series of steps just past the beginning of the first long switch back. The location is adjacent to the large rock on the right as you hike uphill. Existing logs and an old electrical pole will be used to construct the steps. Approximately 5-7 steps will be installed with the  area behind each step back-filled with dirt.

Project: Maintenance of the Winsor Trail above the ski basin

Date:    Wednesday, July 10th

Team Lead: Walter

Task: This is a continuation of work started in June on the Winsor Trail. Our continued goal is to remove rocks and roots from the trail, and grade the trail for drainage. The section to be worked is between the start of the long switchback and the Wilderness Boundary. To date we have completed work on approximately 25% of this section. This section has been easier to work as there are fewer rocks and roots needing removal, and this trail section is in better condition than the lower section.

Project: Skyline to Penitente Trail:  sawing and removing the numerous downed trees blocking the trail

Date:    Friday, July 12th

Team Lead: Andy

Task: Andy and Chris have scouted the Skyline Trail and identified numerous downed trees of various sizes blocking the trail. While many of the downed trees can be cut using the large silky saw, a number will require use of the 2-person cross cut saw. Given the number and size of trees that need to be sawed and moved off the ski track, and the number and type of tools that will be needed, a minimum 4 person saw team is desired.  

Project # 1: Winsor Trail

Date: July 3rd

Project lead: Walter

Task: Winsor Trail, second long switchback above the Ski Basin - We will continue work started two weeks ago, including removing rocks and roots from the trail, grading the trail for drainage, and brushing as needed.

TERMITES Breakfast Meeting

Date: July 5th, 2024

Project # 1: Winsor Trail

Date: Thursday, June 27th;

Project lead: Walter

Task: Winsor Trail, second long switchback above the Ski Basin - We will continue work started two weeks ago, including removing rocks and roots from the trail, grading the trail for drainage, and brushing as needed.

Project # 2: Downed Tree Removal Upper Nambe and Rio Nambe Trails

Date: Friday, June 28th

Project lead: Andy

Tasks: Saw and remove downed trees blocking the Upper Nambe Trail and the upper end of the Rio Nambe Trail.  The estimated round trip hiking distance is approximately 7 miles with a gain and loss in elevation in both directions. Depending on the number of volunteers, two saw teams may be formed.