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Gold Hills Posse 4×4 Club · Folsom, CA

Strawberry Trail Maintenance Run - Sat. Jun. 10, 2023

  1. Folsom4Rnr (Brian) Member Joined: April 2019
    #19 Feb 2023, 3:38 PM

    Saturday June 10, 2023 will be our first trail maintenance run of the year on Strawberry Pass Trail. This is the trail the club sponsors. The fall run will be held on a Sunday in an attempt to accommodate people's schedules and there may be other opportunities throughout the summer. To maintain member status you must make at least 1 trail maintenance run a year. Our key goals for this run are bucking trees down in the area and surveying the trail for rebuild planning if still needed. We will use the club's HAM PosseV2 frequency for communications, so bring your HAM radios.

    Meet at the Subway/Shell station in Pollock Pines off of Hwy 50 and Sly Park exit at 8:30am. We will meet and after a quick drivers meeting will head up to the trailhead about 9:00am.

    Pollock Pines Subway/Shell Station
    6529 Pony Express Trail
    Pollock Pines
    CA 95726

    Please take photos of former obstacles and leave GPS tagging on in your phones to contribute to the rebuild.

    Things to bring:

    -Trash bags

    -Gloves

    -Loppers/hand saw

    -Chainsaw (please only USFS certified operators, no exceptions) and safety gear (chaps, eye protection, ear protection)

    -Crowbars/breaker bars

    -Shovel

    -Water

    -Lunch

    // Brian //
  2. JohnDF Member Joined: July 2003
    #210 Feb 2023, 12:05 AM

    Looking forward to it.

    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  3. Sloguy Member Joined: June 2019
    #312 Feb 2023, 1:27 AM

    Will not be in town for this.  Have Fun!

  4. Guy and Lynda Member Joined: May 2015
    #412 Feb 2023, 10:46 PM

    We're in, have valid chainsaw cert.

  5. Folsom4Rnr (Brian) started this Member Joined: April 2019
    #513 Feb 2023, 4:45 AM

    This is on my calendar to attend. I took the chainsaw class and believe I earned the cert... just haven't received it yet due to ?? Might have it by then... but not counting on it. Ill bring some hand tools and trashbags.

    // Brian //
  6. Nubby Webmaster K6NUB Joined: February 2018
    #613 Feb 2023, 11:21 PM

    I know Kyle moved on, but maybe if you reach out he can tell you who to contact: [email protected]

    He confirmed my name and address in late may and I think I got the card in the mail in early May.

    Folsom4Rnr (Brian) said This is on my calendar to attend. I took the chainsaw class and believe I earned the cert... just haven't received it yet due to ?? Might have it by then... but not counting on it. Ill bring some hand tools and trashbags.

    Jamie & Damaris
  7. Guy and Lynda Member Joined: May 2015
    #714 Feb 2023, 10:37 PM
    Folsom4Rnr (Brian) said This is on my calendar to attend. I took the chainsaw class and believe I earned the cert... just haven't received it yet due to ?? Might have it by then... but not counting on it. Ill bring some hand tools and trashbags.

    Brian,

    You will also need a valid CPR/FA/AED certification as well...

  8. Folsom4Rnr (Brian) started this Member Joined: April 2019
    #815 Feb 2023, 8:40 AM
    Jamie (K6NUB) said I know Kyle moved on, but maybe if you reach out he can tell you who to contact: [email protected]

    He confirmed my name and address in late may and I think I got the card in the mail in early May.

    Yeah, I followed up with Kyle twice about it and each time he said he'd let the new person know. I'm guessing the rotation of people through the post didn't help and Tim told me at the last club meeting that the new one (Linda??) has been busy with the cabin owners regarding the fire... I messaged Tim to see if he could help... will keep trying, but worst case scenario, Ill just redo the class next time its offered.

    Guy and Lynda said Brian,

    You will also need a valid CPR/FA/AED certification as well...

    Yes... and I have it. I emailed Kyle my cert while standing in his office on that Saturday training day.

    // Brian //
  9. Robert & Amber Member Joined: October 2020
    #918 Feb 2023, 9:58 AM

    We will be there

  10. Jeff_R Member Joined: October 2016
    #1027 Feb 2023, 5:19 AM

    Due to Covid the chainsaw certifications were extended. Are we still good or do we need to recertify this spring before this maintenance run? Due to the combination of heavy snow this year and prior year fire damage, there may be a lot of down trees that require clearing.

    Jeff and Kathy Root
  11. kris_olof Trailmaster Joined: October 2015
    #112 Mar 2023, 4:18 AM
    Jeff_R said Due to Covid the chainsaw certifications were extended. Are we still good or do we need to recertify this spring before this maintenance run? Due to the combination of heavy snow this year and prior year fire damage, there may be a lot of down trees that require clearing.

    I believe the COVID policy was a 1 year extension.  So saw training received prior to COVID is good for 4 years.  All Certifications post COVID are back to 3 years.

    I know Guy and Linda and Drew are good.  Probably also Tim.  I am expired though so will be doing the training again this spring when it is offered.  I will post up when classes are announced.

  12. Jeff_R Member Joined: October 2016
    #122 Mar 2023, 5:51 AM

    Okay, thanks Kris.

    Jeff and Kathy Root
  13. Jeff L Member Joined: October 2023
    #1329 May 2023, 12:35 PM

    I will able to make it, never cleared a trail but how hard can it be??

  14. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #1430 May 2023, 2:07 AM
    kris_olof said
    Jeff_R said

    Due to Covid the chainsaw certifications were extended. Are we still good or do we need to recertify this spring before this maintenance run? Due to the combination of heavy snow this year and prior year fire damage, there may be a lot of down trees that require clearing.

    I believe the COVID policy was a 1 year extension.  So saw training received prior to COVID is good for 4 years.  All Certifications post COVID are back to 3 years.

    I know Guy and Linda and Drew are good.  Probably also Tim.  I am expired though so will be doing the training again this spring when it is offered.  I will post up when classes are announced.

    Brad is good too. He took the class last year.

    Kathleen and Brad
  15. Folsom4Rnr (Brian) started this Member Joined: April 2019
    #1530 May 2023, 6:12 AM
    kris_olof said
    Jeff_R said

    Due to Covid the chainsaw certifications were extended. Are we still good or do we need to recertify this spring before this maintenance run? Due to the combination of heavy snow this year and prior year fire damage, there may be a lot of down trees that require clearing.

    I believe the COVID policy was a 1 year extension.  So saw training received prior to COVID is good for 4 years.  All Certifications post COVID are back to 3 years.

    I know Guy and Linda and Drew are good.  Probably also Tim.  I am expired though so will be doing the training again this spring when it is offered.  I will post up when classes are announced.

    Tyler from FS found my chain saw cert on Kyle’s old desk and mailed it to me. So I’m legit to go with my saw and I’m still planning on attending. Looking forward to seeing Strawberry.

    // Brian //
  16. Guy and Lynda Member Joined: May 2015
    #1630 May 2023, 11:47 PM

    Yes, Lynda & I are current. Last Saturday, we did a snow run up Strawberry. We didn't make it too far before we turned around, but didn't find any trees that blocked the trail, which doesn't mean there won't be, but for the most part, it was relatively clear. There's a lot of water running down the trail & a lot of snow above the trail, which will force us to try to divert water & rocks. Shovels & bars will be must-have tools to bring.

  17. Robert & Amber Member Joined: October 2020
    #174 Jun 2023, 1:24 AM

    Dang it, helping a friend move on Saturday. Can’t make it

  18. Folsom4Rnr (Brian) started this Member Joined: April 2019
    #184 Jun 2023, 4:09 AM

    Spring trail maintenance run is next weekend. I wanted to check and see who’s in and to look out for at the Shell station.

    So far it looks like JohnDF, Guy and Lynda (chain saw cert), JLight, and myself (chain saw cert) posted that we will be there. If you are attending, please post up. Thanks

    // Brian //
  19. Jeff_R Member Joined: October 2016
    #194 Jun 2023, 5:56 AM

    I'm planning to attend and will advise if something changes.

    Jeff and Kathy Root
  20. Chris Campbell Member Joined: August 2019
    #204 Jun 2023, 7:02 AM

    I'm working.  If something changes, I'll let you know.

    Chris Campbell
  21. NoService4xe Subscriber
    #214 Jun 2023, 12:56 PM

    Does the threat of thunderstorms change our plans to go this Saturday?

  22. Josh Subscriber
    #224 Jun 2023, 2:25 PM

    I’m out. Have family visiting from out of state. Hope to catch the next one.

    Semper Fi
  23. Guy and Lynda Member Joined: May 2015
    #234 Jun 2023, 11:27 PM

    Confirmed, we'll be there.

  24. Jeff_R Member Joined: October 2016
    #245 Jun 2023, 1:56 AM

    Didn't someone mention at the last meeting they needed to do their member BBQ? This is an opportunity.

    Jeff and Kathy Root
  25. ScottV - K3SLV Member Joined: October 2018
    #255 Jun 2023, 3:08 AM

    I'll be there with what tools I have for trimming and cutting.

    So long and thanks for all the fish!!! `·.¸¸.·´¯`·.. >`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.. >

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