Big Basin Volunteer Trail Crew: February 2010

JAN 2010: Rancho del Oso

The first trail work day was by the coast at Rancho del Oso. They wanted some trees taken out and one of the things I don't think fits our job description: WEEDING.

We had a long time member, Dale, showing up all the way from Texas. He has the longest commute of any member.

We cleared 4 trees from the side of the deck. Before we started you could not see the deck from this view.

After lunch we headed out on the trails where one group planted sign posts and I took another to cleared the trail from Alder camp ground to the park HQ.

It was a satisfying day and it stayed foggy all day. Some of us finished the day with a pint at the Davenport Roadhouse.

See you on the trail - Jeff

DEC 2009: Rainy Day and Good Food

This was the Trail Crew's 2nd annual gathering. This year we had it at our home in Boulder Creek. Jeannine and I had just completed a kitchen remodel and were excited to do some real cooking. The crew showed up around 1 pm after a short but wet day. We had a fire going and the food was just about ready.

I think the biggest hit was the pot roast but I preferred the garlic rosemary leg of lamb. We had plenty of veggys from roasted butternut squash and sauteed green beans.

There was pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and Fran brought a fantastic pumpkin cheese cake. It was nice to have everyone over and enjoy the stories and conversation.

See you on the trail - Jeff

NOV 2009: A Walk in the Park

This Cedar Waxwing was found on Hwy 9. I was so tame just sitting in our hands. The plan for the day was to clear a redwood off of STS trail but when we got there it was already open.

All day we follow the same route that the State crew did a week earlier. It was a nice walk an there were numerous mushrooms. We had lunch on Middle Ridge fire road near Johansen fire road with three baby rattle snakes. Luck for us it was a cool day and no one sat on them before we noticed them.