Nuzzy
Trail Gnome
Posted some of these up in F&L, but thought I might as well give a little contribution down here. I feel people sometimes get too hung up on split seconds in the cut, or a few ounces here or there between saws, and forget the fun of it all! I guess you can debate every last thing, and then go on to debate the debate... But I'd rather just cut wood with friends, with whatever tools you have or can afford, and leave the day with a smile.
Twas a mighty fine weekend. Camped Friday night in preparation for the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance HWY 410 Trail Day sponsored by Platypus Hydration. We ended up with over 30 volunteers coming out to dig, repair, rebuild, and maintain some of the best back country multi-use trails in the region!
While everyone else funneled off into different work zones, Gonz (Peter) and I grabbed the saws and headed out hiking on Skookum Flats for some clearing fun. My buddy Mike came along to help where he could, carry some extra gear, and take some video of the weekend (he's a video producing hobbyist extraordinaire).
Didn't take Gonz long to dive in
I started in on the rootball.
Most of the cedars we come across that have come down just blow apart and splinter at the base. Makes for one hell of a puzzle in keeping on top of the binds...
We had a request to harvest a couple small cedar planks for a pending trail sign elsewhere in the state and this provided the perfect opportunity!
A fine walk in the woods with good company.
Well, this view doesn't suck!
I had some fun slangin' chips in this mess. Lots of good popping and cracking noises...
Then back to camp for some delicious Platypus sponsored and cooked vittles!
After lunch, Gonz carried on to Deep Creek and made plenty more chips. I was a bit jealous, but couldn't turn down the opportunity to shuttle Suntop and do a bit of celebratory riding.
One hell of an enjoyable weekend for sure!
Twas a mighty fine weekend. Camped Friday night in preparation for the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance HWY 410 Trail Day sponsored by Platypus Hydration. We ended up with over 30 volunteers coming out to dig, repair, rebuild, and maintain some of the best back country multi-use trails in the region!
While everyone else funneled off into different work zones, Gonz (Peter) and I grabbed the saws and headed out hiking on Skookum Flats for some clearing fun. My buddy Mike came along to help where he could, carry some extra gear, and take some video of the weekend (he's a video producing hobbyist extraordinaire).
Didn't take Gonz long to dive in
I started in on the rootball.
Most of the cedars we come across that have come down just blow apart and splinter at the base. Makes for one hell of a puzzle in keeping on top of the binds...
We had a request to harvest a couple small cedar planks for a pending trail sign elsewhere in the state and this provided the perfect opportunity!
A fine walk in the woods with good company.
Well, this view doesn't suck!
I had some fun slangin' chips in this mess. Lots of good popping and cracking noises...
Then back to camp for some delicious Platypus sponsored and cooked vittles!
After lunch, Gonz carried on to Deep Creek and made plenty more chips. I was a bit jealous, but couldn't turn down the opportunity to shuttle Suntop and do a bit of celebratory riding.
One hell of an enjoyable weekend for sure!
Should be soon though. And then... 
