80+ volunteers turned out for the annual work party at Coldwater Lake (Mt. St. Helens) on June 1st, which was also National Trails Day.
photo by N. Stamper
Volunteers from Northwest Trail Alliance, Growlers Gulch Racing & Daybreak Racing worked together to clear 10+ miles of trail around the lake in 5 hours. There was also a crew who worked alongside our partners at USFS in constructing & installing a turn-pike (bridge) in an area that has long been a challenge for users to safely navigate. The cost of the materials for the bridge was paid in part by NWTA & Daybreak Racing.
After the work was done volunteers gathered back at the weekends base camp for a meal sponsored by NWTA. Cold beverages were generously provided by Lagunitas Brewing & Brew Dr. Kombucha.
BIG THANKS go out to everyone who brought side dishes & deserts to share with the group. The Pearson’s even made French Fries on site!
photo by Lilly W.
The festivities ended with a swag raffle with items donated by the following generous sponsors: Proper Cyclewerks, Northwest Apparel, Leatherman Tool Group, Stans No Tubes & GU Energy.
Sad you missed out on the festivities? Join us for our next two work parties at Mt. St. Helens. June 23rd at Ape Canyon & St. Helens International Festival of Trails aka. SHIFT Campout from August 15th – August 18th.
