Details

Please contact the trip leaders before registering. Contact information provided in the announcement below.

Join crew leaders Doug Rude and Deb Kuehne as we clear the gateway of the Sioux Hustler Trail. Most of the work will be clearing brush and new treefalls.

Trip schedule:
Tuesday May 14h
• Carpools will depart the Twin Cities Metro Area for Lake Jeanette CG
• Group dinner at the camp site

Wednesday May 15th
• Breakfast at the camp site
• 6 mile drive to Sioux Hustler trailhead
• Safety talk and tool review given by crew leaders
• Clear trail
• Work in teams with saws, and loppers. There will be breaks as needed and a lunch break, with a return to the trailhead between 5-6 pm. Safety is our number one goal.
• Return to camp site for group dinner

Thursday May 16th
• Same as Wednesday for 2nd day of trail clearing

Friday May 17th
• After breakfast, break camp and return to the Cities

Registration cost: $25
Additional costs will include carpooling gas and meals.

What you will need to bring:
Leather work gloves, sturdy hiking boots, over boots for high water (or high, water proof hunting boots), extra dry socks, layered clothing, reliable rain gear, sunglasses, sunscreen, whistle, TP and bug repellent. Bring lunch, snacks, two quarts of water. Car camping gear. More detailed list will be provided.

BWAC will provide:
Safety glasses, tools, first aid kit, map for the group.

Prerequisites:
• This trip is tobacco, drug, and pet free.

• Attendance at the BWAC Spring Crew Member Orientation the evening of April 16th at REI Bloomington (separate Meetup event)

• Required attendance at an orientation hike session where you meet your trip leaders and crew members. Trip orientation will be Saturday May 4th 10 am - noon (see separate Meetup event). We will cover important safety information, trail standards, day gear and crew expectations in more detail in addition to a hike.

• Participants should in good physical condition, able to hike 8 miles a day, be able to kneel to lop and saw at ground level, work well with other crew members, and goal oriented with safety in mind for both self and the team

• Participants are required to sign a BWAC Health & Medical form, BWAC Liability Release form and a USFS Volunteer Service Agreement form prior to the trip. An email will be sent to all crew members before May 4th.

• Participants will be required to follow leaders' directions, and to wear safety glasses and leather gloves when clearing or hiking. Trip leaders have the right to refuse participation to anyone for any reason.

Please contact the trip leaders, Doug Rude (doug@therudes.com) or Deb Kuehne (dkuehne@usfamily.net) before registering to discuss if this trip is a good match for you. After you get permission from the crew leader complete these two steps:
(1) Register and pay here on the Meetup event,
(2) Complete the online 2024 registration form using this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3wqdytQLrLZEevWHo1XRhCSvPx6P4xELOeijBA0t_j2jbEg/viewform

Please note the trip could be cancelled due to bad weather, fire danger, or other circumstances beyond the control of BWAC.

Thank you for considering this trip. By investing your time you will be creating a lasting value for wilderness hikers and helping preserve this trail for future generations!