MRG work days

[awf170]

2007 Schedule:
Date at 9 AM
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Saturday, August 11 Hike Regeneration Zone maintenance
Saturday, August 25 Hike Regeneration Zone maintenance, and some cutting
Saturday, September 22 Hike Line Maintenance
Sunday, October 7 Lift Line Maintenance
Saturday, October 27 Hike Line Maintenance

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Meet at 9 am in the Base Area at the Cricket Club picnic table.
We're back down at 3:30 - 4 pm.
Most of the time we hike from the base, so be prepared to hike.
We always go, rain or shine. If it is raining, it is more of an adventure.

I was thinking of doing Sept. 22. I could probably do any of the last 3 though. Anyone interested?

 

[andyzee]

1. What kind of work is involved?
2. What is the compensation, I believe it's free lift tix?

 

[awf170]

1. What kind of work is involved?

I have never done one before, but from what I understand you clean lines in the woods, work on re-vegetation areas, and other random trail work.

2. What is the compensation, I believe it's free lift tix?

Yeah, free ticket.

 

[bvibert]

More info here Andy: http://www.treeskier.com/mrg/index.html, also the MRG calendar has a short description of what to expect each day: http://madriverglen.com/?Page=calendar.php

Turn Dividends: Each person who works a full day receives a complimentary day pass voucher for each day he or she works. The voucher is good during the upcoming 2007/08 ski season. You can work as long as you like, but plan on working the entire day to get a day pass.

 

[riverc0il]

I did one last year. Lots of fun. Expect to work a full 6+ hours with hiking. Loppers are the preferred tool for line days, small hand saw not a bad idea. FWIW, after gas and six hours of work the free ticket is worth less than minimum wage so it is hardly a financial score if you are just looking for a free ticket. I will almost definitely be there for Green & Gold weekend on the 7th. I would like to do a regen day this year and may go for the 11th if it isn't blistering hot out.

 

[awf170]

Bump. I'm not going tomorrow but I could still do either of the last two. Anyone?

(Also, I would probably camp up in the area saturday night and do a hike sunday, if anyone is interested)

 

[riverc0il]

I am there for Saturday. Working Sunday though.

 

[awf170]

I am there for Saturday. Working Sunday though.

So this means that you are doing the 27th? Since the 7th is a Sunday. I really hope there will be skiing somewhere in New England by the 27th, but if not I will probably end up at MRG. I'll need to pick up my season pass at some time anyway.


(Yes, I know the chance of there being skiing on the 27th are around 1/10, but I still have hope.)

 

[riverc0il]

Nah, this means I am there tomorrow.

 

[Marc]

So this means that you are doing the 27th? Since the 7th is a Sunday. I really hope there will be skiing somewhere in New England by the 27th, but if not I will probably end up at MRG. I'll need to pick up my season pass at some time anyway.


(Yes, I know the chance of there being skiing on the 27th are around 1/10, but I still have hope.)

I might be down for one of the last two Austin. I def. wouldn't do it for financial reasons though, since I might end up with a pass there anyway...

 

[riverc0il]

Definitely not worth it just for the ticket, especially if you are driving long distance. Gas Money alone is half the price of the ticket for most people. Then factor in using a Saturday for manual labor that pays less than minimum wage not counting gas money and it isn't exactly a "free" ticket. But it is a great time and helps the cause. Long loppers are the best tool of the trade.

 

[Marc]

Well, I'd like to drive up anyway to give me an idea of how long the drive will be... I like working outside too, regardless of if I get paid or not...

 

[awf170]

I might be down for one of the last two Austin. I def. wouldn't do it for financial reasons though, since I might end up with a pass there anyway...

Keep me updated since I will have to ask for the day off from work. So I will need at least a weeks notice. Personally I'm leaning towards the first one, but I can do either.

 

[Marc]

Yeah, the first one sounds good to me. Let's plan on the 7th.

 

[awf170]

Yeah, the first one sounds good to me. Let's plan on the 7th.

Do you want to camp up there Saturday night or just day trip it on Sunday?

 

[Marc]

Do you want to camp up there Saturday night or just day trip it on Sunday?

I'd be cool with camping. I'll bring the Hibatchi. And lots of lighter fluid.

 

[Grassi21]

Do you want to camp up there Saturday night or just day trip it on Sunday?

Austin, you may want to reconsider that question. How can you, Marc, and a goat fit in one tent? Kinda creepy... ;-)

 

[Marc]

Austin, you may want to reconsider that question. How can you, Marc, and a goat fit in one tent? Kinda creepy... ;-)

I'll bring the pygmy goat. He's always a hit at parties.

 

[awf170]

I'll bring the pygmy goat. He's always a hit at parties.

African I hope?

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