Note that ERIC RUSSELL, russells@swcp.com, is leading this session. Please reply to this address.

Note that the meeting time at SRD is 0800am. It's getting cooler and darker.

PROJECT DETAILS:

On Thursday 10/10/19, the Friends of the Sandia Mountains (FOSM) will head back to work on a reroute in the Cienega/Armijo Trail Improvement Project (CATIP) for the Sandia Ranger District (SRD).

We will be parking on private property and space is very limited. Please plan on carpooling to the extent possible. Space in carpools will be available leaving from the SRD. The hike in to the work site is approximately 1.5 miles.

Also note that we cannot trim, limb or cut trees, this includes saplings anywhere on the Cibola National Forest. The only trees we can cut are those that are down across a trail or blocking a road and I emphasize down. We cannot cut leaning trees.

PLEASE RSVP:

So we can plan for tools, hard hats, and transportation, please let me know by email or text 1) IF you plan to participate, 2) IF you will need a hard hat, and 3) IF you have any questions.

START TIME:

For those meeting us at SRD, be at the FOSM shed ready to go at 0800. Bring your own lunch, snacks, liquids, and sunscreen. We eat lunch at 1130, work until 1330, then hike out.

REQUIRED ATTIRE:

The standard USFS trail work PPE requirements apply: approved hard hat, eye protection, no open-toed shoes, work gloves, and pants (no shorts), no exceptions. An approved hard hat can be provided if needed. NOTE: short-sleeved shirts are fine for cutting tread but brushing, including trail obliteration, requires long sleeves.

Weather and trail conditions can change quickly. Please watch for last minute project updates, changes, or cancellation.

Eric Russell

505-688-6575
russells@swcp.com