Trail Clearing Trip #1 |
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Cleared trail up to the summit of Mt. Stearn – 7 km
Heavy trail clearing from the Staging Area, up the Smoky River to base of the Switch Backs – 20 km Trail Clearing from the base of the Switch Backs over to the Jackpine River – 30 km Trail Clearing up Bazil Creek – 16 km |
Sub Total – 73 km |
Trail Clearing Trip #2: August 1 – 10, 2015 |
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Cleared trail from the Muddy Water River to Sheep Creek Airstrip – 30 km
Cleared through 2007 burn to Cote Creek and up Surprise Pass – 30 km |
Sub Total – 60 km |
Trail Clearing Trip #3: September 2015 |
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Trail Clearing and Infrastructure Improvement Initiatives: Cleared trail from the Mt. Stearn Summit, across to the headwaters of Davey and Eaton Creek and down Mount Stearn to the Gravel Pit on the Sulphur Gates Road. Total Distance – 25 km
Sub Total – 25 km |
TOTAL TRAILS CLEARED – 158 KM |
Trip #1: Day One Packing and Trailing to Kvass Flats
Packing and Trailing to Kvass Flats
Packing up at the Sulphur Gates Staging Area and trailing the outfit to Kvass Flats in Willmore Wilderness Park. This is the first of three trail clearing initiatives in 2015,
Trip #1: Day One Trip #1: Day TwoImages of Kvass Flats
Images of Kvass Flats
These photos were taken around Kvass Flats, in the Willmore Wilderness Park.
Trip #1: Day TwoTrip #1: Day ThreeTrail clearing up Mt. Stearn
Trail clearing up Mt. Stearn
Thanks to the trail clearing staff which included Bazil Leonard, Ali Klassen, Lance Wanyandie, Payton Hallock and Susan Feddema-Leonard
Trip #1: Day ThreeTrip #1: Day Four & FiveClearing up the Smoky, and up into the burn on Copenhagen Hill
Clearing up the Smoky, and up into the burn on Copenhagen Hill
There was a burn on the Smoky River, west of the Muddy Water River in 2002. Annual trail restoration is necessary in order to keep this section of the open.
Trip #1: Day Four & FiveTrip #1: Day SixImages of Camp Life
Images of Camp Life
We said goodbye to Payton Hallock who left the trail crew in order to go back to town
Trip #1: Day SixTrip #1: Day SevenMoving into the Jackpine to clear trails
Moving into the Jackpine to clear trails
There was a burn on the Jackpine River in 2007. The trail is in need of regular rehabilitation.
Trip #1: Day SevenTrip #1: Day EightClearing Trail from Bazil Creek up to the Continental Divide
Clearing Trail from Bazil Creek up to the Continental Divide
This section of trail needs rehabilitation in order to keep the Continental Divide Trail open. More work needs to be done on the upper Bazil Creek section of the trail.
Trip #1: Day EightTrip #1: Day Nine
Lance Wanyandie and his porcupine
Enjoying the traditions and culture of the Alberta Rockies - porcupine for supper.
Trip #1: Day NineTrip #1: Day Ten
From the Jackpine River to Kvass Flats
Enjoying a restored trail back to Kvass Flats.
Trip #1: Day TenTrip #2: Trail Clearing
Trail Clearing Trip #2 - August 1 to 10, 2015.
This album details some of the experiences, country and staff that participated in the clearing to Upper Sheep Creek and the Continental Divide.
Trip #2: Trail ClearingTrip #3: Trail Clearing
Willmore Wilderness Fall Colors & Trail Clearing - September 2015.
The Beauty of the fall colors were evident as we finished clearing trail from the height of land on Mt. Stearn, at the headwaters of Davey Creek, down to the Gravel Pit on the Sulphur Gates Road
Trip #3: Trail Clearing