Monday, October 10, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
TRAIL CHANGES AHEAD! Bad Motor Scooter ReRouted and Improvements UNDERWAY!!
We just rerouted a couple sections of 'Bad Motor Scooter' and prepped the area we call 'Pucker Corner' for the upcoming Oct 15th Work Party. Lots of improvements thruout the trail and I wanted you all to have an internet HEADS UP! Enjoy the photos.
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| Sam Pinner fillls abandoned tires with rocks as we bury them to make rollers. |
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| Halfway thru the first reroute. We took out two crappy turns and simplified the line. |
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| Removing the organic layer is Sam Pinners #1 goal. |
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| 'Pucker Corner' is fun for those who like steeps- no fun for others. New line going in...... |
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| Sam takes a nice break after 4 hours of scraping organics and hearing rider complaints. |
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| The new 'Scardy Cat' line and naturally berrmed. |
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| 'Scardy Cat' line is very gentle and will be a breath of relief to anyone who has been scared on 'Pucker' |
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| Tools of the trade. |
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| My Dakine Highwire's, best durable trailbuilding glove in the line. |
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Sandy Ridge Trails
If you haven't ridden these trails yet, then your missing the buzz. Its a MTB specific trail system located in Brightwood, OR off Barlow Trail Road/Rd#14 that was built by IMBA. This place is pretty epic and if you haven't ridden yet, you best get on it. This video I found should motivate you all, winter is coming.
Looky there- its Shane Wilson, Jason Wells and Miles Sullivan creating this network, now you know its gonna be fun.
Looky there- its Shane Wilson, Jason Wells and Miles Sullivan creating this network, now you know its gonna be fun.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Motorized Use Ban LIFTED and Hunting Season!
Source: CGORA
Regulated Use Closure was terminated at 1:00AM on 10-5-11 therefore all Hood River County OHV trails are open to motorized use. (You've all been warned! -editor)
Regulated Use Closure was terminated at 1:00AM on 10-5-11 therefore all Hood River County OHV trails are open to motorized use. (You've all been warned! -editor)
Monday, October 3, 2011
Deer Hunting Season Officially OPENS in Post Canyon
For one week, hundreds of hunters will be scouring the small area known as Post Canyon in search of venesion. WEAR BRIGHT COLORS. Talk Loudly (like the two ladys today who were cackling all the way up to Family Man today) KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR DOG! Be careful out there folks, don't get shot by a blonde or brunette!
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Oct 15th: FIRST WORK PARTY!
This morning the illustrious trailbuilder Sam Pinner emailed me saying "Oct 15th is the only weekend I have free to lead a work party." So I replied. "Its on!"
Oct 15th Saturday 9am to Noon. We will be focusing on 'Middle School' and 'Rhythm Trail' (pumptrack) possibly another team will be sent to work on 'Bad Motor Scooter'. Which will be really cool for the Oct 22nd Post Canyon Shuttle Day Fundraiser to have some new improved features to ride.
Bring Tools, Gloves, Water and Personal Snacks, Dogs Welcome.
Oct 15th Saturday 9am to Noon. We will be focusing on 'Middle School' and 'Rhythm Trail' (pumptrack) possibly another team will be sent to work on 'Bad Motor Scooter'. Which will be really cool for the Oct 22nd Post Canyon Shuttle Day Fundraiser to have some new improved features to ride.
Bring Tools, Gloves, Water and Personal Snacks, Dogs Welcome.
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| Lets rally the crews. Invite the newbies. Time to improve the roll for 2012! |
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Tool Review: Weed Wrench
Recently I was asked to assist in removing scottsbroom on a local Hood River Recreation Work Party, during this volunteer event I discovered a new tool called the Weed Wrench. I was instantly smitten with how well it worked, it was really fun to remove this invasive and noxious weed. We pulled over a 100 woody plants and piled them up.
So, to make a long story shorter, I convinced the owner of the motel I caretake to purchase one. We have 5 acres and 1/3rd of if has Scottsbroom. Upon reciept of the wrench I went to work. Its a brilliant tool and the inventor should be proud. Simple to assemble. They come in several sizes ranging from 'Heavy' (2.5 diameter roots) to a Mini (1 inch roots) offering an 18/1 leverage ratio for yanking anything outta the ground. I highly recommend using eye protection as debris will get you when using it because this thing is fun to use. Yeah, FUN TO USE!
Here's the proof, the 'Before' shot:
I'm looking forward to using this on 'Sexy Beast' and in a few section of 'Bad Motor Scooter' this fall building season. Looking forward to it actually. I have now pulled out Maple, Adlers, Bamboo and popped a couple Poision Oaks outta that ground too.
So, to make a long story shorter, I convinced the owner of the motel I caretake to purchase one. We have 5 acres and 1/3rd of if has Scottsbroom. Upon reciept of the wrench I went to work. Its a brilliant tool and the inventor should be proud. Simple to assemble. They come in several sizes ranging from 'Heavy' (2.5 diameter roots) to a Mini (1 inch roots) offering an 18/1 leverage ratio for yanking anything outta the ground. I highly recommend using eye protection as debris will get you when using it because this thing is fun to use. Yeah, FUN TO USE!
Here's the proof, the 'Before' shot:
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| Weed Wrench ready to battle the Scottsbroom! |
Less than a half an hour later I had this massive pile, yanked 40+ easily. The 'After' shot:
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| Property reclaimed. |
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| www.weedwrench.com |
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| Simply clamp the base. |
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| Give a tug. |
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| Pop! Root and all.... |
If you have a need to hire me and the Weed Wrench to clear your property you can contact me at estesnw@gmail.com and I can come over to your house- remove some nasty eye sores easily. Got a tool to review? Hit me up.
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