Aug is the latest we can get into Slidebrook to work. The forest service stops access Aug. 31st so the bears can mate and be hunted. Go figure.

I wanted to thank everyone on the work crew for all their hard work this past weekend. The group really put in a lot of effort. It was hot, buggy and there was some significantly big trees that had fallen and needed to be removed.

A list of some surprises from my experience:
Critters of nature:
Lots of "signs" of moose.
Saw probably a dozen partridge.
I saw a black bear cross the access road just above Terra Rosa on Sunday afternoon going home. Looked to be a couple of years ols. Not a yearling, but not full grown. He jumped the guardrail with ease.
Saw a two white tails around the snowmaking pond in the mornings while walking the dog.

Trails:
Trails are much steeper than they seem in winter.
Trails are much longer than they seem in winter.
Getting a ride to the top in the Ranger ATV was really fun. While I'm sure it is against every Forest Service and enviromental policy, taking ATV rides around the mountain would be quite a thrill ride.
The mountain is beautiful in summer. Many shades of green. Lots of really interesting flowers.
I didn't see ANY poison ivy! And since it usually causes me to break out, I'm certain I didn't run into any.
Hobblebush is nasty stuff, especially when it gets hip deep.

Heavy Equipment:
Never, ever mess with Treeskier. The guy carried a 25 lb chainsaw for several miles two days in a row. He cut down several fallen trees, chppoed them to moveable lengths and never complained even once. He even carried his own fuel tank. The guy is a man's man.
I'm sore from ears to toes, but it is completely worth it for how great SB will ski this year.

I think we are ready for it to start snowing now!

Happy summer folks.

Brew Ski wrote:

Heavy Equipment: Never, ever mess with Treeskier. The guy carried a 25 lb chainsaw for several miles two days in a row. He cut down several fallen trees, chppoed them to moveable lengths and never complained even once. He even carried his own fuel tank. The guy is a man's man.

As a woman working with the guys before I'm pretty sure I know what you mean. I just stayed the heck outta his way...LOL.
Sorry I couldn't help out this time. ; {

Brew Ski wrote:

I wanted to thank everyone on the work crew for all their hard work this past weekend. The group really put in a lot of effort. It was hot, buggy and there was some significantly big trees that had fallen and needed to be removed. A list of some surprises from my experience: Critters of nature: Lots of "signs" of moose. Saw probably a dozen partridge. I saw a black bear cross the access road just above Terra Rosa on Sunday afternoon going home. Looked to be a couple of years ols. Not a yearling, but not full grown. He jumped the guardrail with ease. Saw a two white tails around the snowmaking pond in the mornings while walking the dog. Trails: Trails are much steeper than they seem in winter. Trails are much longer than they seem in winter. Getting a ride to the top in the Ranger ATV was really fun. While I'm sure it is against every Forest Service and enviromental policy, taking ATV rides around the mountain would be quite a thrill ride. The mountain is beautiful in summer. Many shades of green. Lots of really interesting flowers. I didn't see ANY poison ivy! And since it usually causes me to break out, I'm certain I didn't run into any. Hobblebush is nasty stuff, especially when it gets hip deep. Heavy Equipment: Never, ever mess with Treeskier. The guy carried a 25 lb chainsaw for several miles two days in a row. He cut down several fallen trees, chppoed them to moveable lengths and never complained even once. He even carried his own fuel tank. The guy is a man's man. I'm sore from ears to toes, but it is completely worth it for how great SB will ski this year. I think we are ready for it to start snowing now! Happy summer folks.

There ain't no moose at the mtn. urban legend.

Wait a minute! It can't be an urban legend. There ain't no urban, here!

As for moose...



Nice the way I photoshopped the Valley House lift, huh?

Saw a HUGE mouse in Granville Gulf Tuesday night around 1:30. Luckily it was standing stock still on the side of the road instead of in it. Still induced a nice stomach-turn though.

Sorry Howie, you'll get one eventually

Lostone wrote:

Wait a minute! It can't be an urban legend. There ain't no urban, here! As for moose... Nice the way I photoshopped the Valley House lift, huh?

Yes you're quite handy manipulating photos or perhaps you and Susan got someone to don a moose outfit.

oops. signed in under my son's screen name again. sorry.

Strat wrote:

Saw a HUGE mouse in Granville Gulf Tuesday night around 1:30. Luckily it was standing stock still on the side of the road instead of in it. Still induced a nice stomach-turn though. Sorry Howie, you'll get one eventually

I've seen plenty of mice.

Benski wrote:

Strat wrote: Saw a HUGE mouse in Granville Gulf Tuesday night around 1:30. Luckily it was standing stock still on the side of the road instead of in it. Still induced a nice stomach-turn though. Sorry Howie, you'll get one eventually I've seen plenty of mice.

Coincidentally, I was climbing Masada (Israel) this very morning with my family, when about 3/4 of the way up my daughter says "Dad, look a moose!". Obviously, it was no moose (since moose don't live in the desert), but a large mountain goat.