Hot Springs Day
Join Carolina Mountain Club for a volunteer day in Hot Springs to help restore area trails and parts of the town that were heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene. All are welcome, and youth ages 14 and up can participate with a parent or guardian.
8:00 am - Carpool from the US Forest Service parking lot, 160 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC
9:00 am - Kickoff at Hot Springs Resort, 315 Bridge St, Hot Springs, NC
2:30 pm - Event ends
Please bring your own lunch snacks, water, work gloves, long sleeves/ pants, and rain jacket. CMC will provide tools and personal protective equipment (PPE).
CMC 2024 Quarterly Crew (Q3)
Join us for a day of trail work in the John Rock area of Pisgah National Forest.
This days is designed for individuals who may be new to trail work and/or work or go to school during the week. You will learn alongside experienced maintainers. All are welcome and no experience is necessary. You do not need to be a CMC member to join us on work days. Families and youth are welcome. All youth under the age of 18 must be accomplished by parent, guardian, or youth organization.
All necessary tools are provided. Wear long pants and long sleeve shirt. Bring lunch, snacks, and water.
Meet at 9:00 am at John Rock Loop trailhead (1401 Fish Hatchery Rd., Pisgah Forest, NC 28768) or at 8:00 am behind Waffle House (798 Brevard Rd., Asheville, NC 28806) and caravan to John Rock. We will return by 3:00.
For more information, email Les Love.
Wilderness Remote Overnight Crew
Shining Rock Wilderness
This is an exciting overnight trail crew event. These weekends are designed for individuals who may be new to trail work and/or work or go to school during the week. You will learn alongside experienced maintainers. All are welcome and no experience is necessary. You do not need to be a CMC member to join us on work days. Families and youth are welcome. All youth under the age of 18 must be accomplished by parent, guardian, or youth organization.
You will be spending the night camping so bring what you need to do that. We will not be sleeping in a shelter. Bring food for 2 lunches, dinner, and snacks. You will want to bring some water but there will be a water source to filter to get more. Wear sturdy closed toed shoes and long pants. Bring gloves and safety glasses if you have them. We can supply more as needed, and we will provide hard hats unless you bring your own.
For more information, email Paul Curtin.
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