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80+ volunteers turned out for the annual work party at Coldwater Lake (Mt. St. Helens) on June 1st, which was also National Trails Day.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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