Hard to believe summer is over, the last few weeks have been busy! Alyssa and Zach spent time with IMBA in the classroom and out in the field brushing up on skills and learning new trail techniques. After IMBA was in town they headed down to Bryce Canyon to attend the Utah Outdoor Recreation Summit where they met people across the state working in the recreation industry. It was a great event to discuss issues and solutions to challenges we are all facing.

Trailwise, they wrapped up work on Upper Wheeler's. They have been working on a resurfacing project on Inner Moose Loop at Snowbasin. With the dry conditions, there has been no shortage of moon dust. It has been a great location to watch the maples beginning to change colors.

Written By Kelli Barkema

Met up with Trail Crew Lead, Alyssa to talk about the work they have been doing on Middle Fork and Wheeler’s. They have been working hard to add drainage where there was none and repair the minimal drainage that was. Alyssa, said that in some parts of the trail it was more like a streambed than an actual trail. Now, with the increased drainage these trails will dry much quicker and be more sustainable for years of use. Trail crew wants us to know that.. THEY LOVE ALL the natural features and are trying to keep the natural feel of the trail as much as possible. You aren’t going to see all the added drainage but that doesn’t mean it’s not there. They have kept plenty of rocks for us! If you have been out on these trails, you’ve probably noticed that they are smoother and seemingly wider than before. This is part of the process just like with a new a hair cut.. you got to give it a couple weeks.

This week Alyssa, Zach, and Executive Director Aric Manning are heading to Bryce for the Utah Outdoor Recreation Summit. They will be representing TFNU and talking about our beautiful trails and all the hard work that goes into them.

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Trails Foundation Crew will be working on Wheeler Creek trail above the intersection with Middle Fork Next week. Maintenence work to be completed will focus on deberming, adding drainage and resurfacing the trail in problematic areas.

Keep an eye out for signage and markers letting you know that dirt is being moved!

Make eye contact with operator or hand crew before approaching.

Thanks to Fremont Mountain Bike Team

As a team, the Fremont Mountain Bike Team joined TFNU as TrailBlazers in our Membership program. As such, they were able to have a private volunteer trail work event for members of their team. They came out last week and helped Alyssa and Zach with some hand tool work. They loved getting to help with preventative and use maintenance on trails that they use and love - and we appreciate their dedication to the trails.

Written By Kelli Barkema

Trails Foundation Crew will be working on Middle Fork trail, completing necessary maintenance work such as drainage, deberming and resurfacing the trail. The crew has started on the South end and will be working their way North. Keep an eye out for signage and markers letting you know that dirt is being moved! Make eye contact with operator or hand crew before approaching. Thanks.

Written By Kelli Barkema