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Sat. the 4th. Six Trailwrights (Hal and Peggy, Ray, Bill, Darrell, and Bruce) and Jason Berard met for a day working on the Dan Doan Trail. In the past 5 years the Doan family and a few friends have been working hard to maintain this eroded,wet and rocky trail. Trailwrights has been involved...

Doan Family. Almost right. In reality there were 5 Trailwrights and Jason Berard(A Trailwright at heart).Other Trailwrights were at the CTA weekend doing other great things. The Doan family had other commitments so we were alone sat. The Bulk of the Doan family live in NY and other states,and...

Ooops Glad to see only a wrist.:o Love your attitude. Keep HIKING;)

Notice: Anyone planning to use the Carriage rd. Be aware that the Gate will be closed from Monday June 6th.thru Friday June 10th. As work crews will be clearing the power lines from top to bottom and along the road.

According to the post it is this sat.the 4th. If you mean NH Trails day that will be July 16th on Mt. Pemigewasset Trail.;)

I know what you mean about use but your efforts will keep the trail in use.There are always people using trails like this, we just don't see them but they are there. Reminds me of the Dan Doan trail that I have been helping with.It is a shame more people don't use it. Dan deserves better so we...

Love the new axe,sure does a nice job.Nice clean looking cut too.Your good Skills are showing. Keep up the good work it IS appreciated.;)

To all who have served our country in the past,still serve into the future, I say THANK YOU. To all that Sacrificed so much, Let us NOT FORGET that sacrifice so that we may remain FREE.

Saturday, June 4 National Trails Day Orford N.H. The Dan Doan Trail: It is time again to continue the repair and maintenance started a few years ago. The work will consist of adding more water bars, cleaning existing structures and if enough help installing rock steps. Water bars is #1 priority...

Randy Pierce I recently had the pleasure of meeting Randy guided by Quinn .He was a member of a group hiking on Belknap led by Sherpa John that included wives and friends of Randy. One of the friends was Tedy Bruschi of Patriot fame. Randy was voted Patriot fan of the year in I believe 2001...

Join Trailwrights on Saturday, May 28 for a workshop on Basic Maintenance. A Hands on workshop, cleaning waterbars,drainages,minor Brushing and Paint Blazing.Discussion on Erosion control,re-construction of eroded portions and explanation of what was done and why. A chance to get questions...

Join the Belknap Range Trail Tenders for a day of fun trail work. Sat. May 7th.Work On the relocation of the E.Gilford trail /White trail Jct. near the summit. Lots of cairns need building, some trail widening near the old jct. Painting the post for the sign etc. It may take two trips to finish...

Mtn.Roads Be prepared for The Whitney Portal road to Whitney.Really not bad just watch for fallen rocks that they say they ''removed daily at 8 AM''. ''NOT''. A nice smooth,and scenic road road just the same.;) Part of this road was used in a police chase of Humphrey Bogart in a movie that...

No Effort great views That is great news. Trailwrights did some rebuilding on the trail up to the ridge years ago,What an awsome view and definetly 360 views. thanks for the notice,I had not heard about it.

Rup : Did Shaheen attend? I heard rumors she would be there.Just rumors. Did you?.

Woodsxc: Question have you noticed how difficult it is to find a good new handle. Seems grain is hardly the right way and you have to check several to find a proper one. just a thought. Cooperhill: I agree I will continue doing what I have for the past 30+ years.It works for me and I too have...

Bark Spud Ahrgman: Good point about the Bark Spud and yes very handy peeling logs.Jack and June Liberman once peeled a large tree in ONE piece and tied it to the top of their Subaru wagon to take it home. That was quite a sight to see!!!.

Proof ;)Like I said Opinions are like...everyone has one.Thank God for the freedom to express them.Really good fun thread. What is next?;)

Patrol. Both Jason and Craig are correct. It all depends on what level you are working at. I add where is important too.Distance from the trail head as example. So to keep it simple I would like to add mt 2 $ worth. Lets start at the beggining of the season and that would be your patrol of your...

FWIW: We used what I believe was a Garcia as we had to use a coin to open it. This was rented at Whitney Portal for only $2 for 3 days. We had it full and I did not think it was heavy or too bulky for the protection it provided.They used to have two different types but only the one we used was...