Backcountry ski slope cleanup
ORGANIZATION: Hogback Mountain Conservation Association
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Join fellow backcountry skiers and boarders as we clear blowdowns and faceslappers from some of the abandoned ski slopes at the former Hogback Ski Area. The ski area went out of business in 1984. Today it is the Hogback Mountain Conservation Area, owned by the town of Marlboro, VT. On several of the former slopes, dedicated backcountry skiers have kept ski-able lines open over the years. On this annual clean-up day we need people to haul brush, trim woody growth, and chainsaw fallen trees. Bring your own favorite tool or borrow one of ours. Meet at 1:00 in the parking lot on the south side of Route 9 just west of the gift shop.
This annual event is held on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Wouldn't you rather be out in the woods instead of in a shopping mall?
Note that this annual work on specific slopes has been approved by the town's Hogback Preservation Commission and Select Board. Please do not do any clearing or cutting on your own anywhere on the mountain.
More opportunities with Hogback Mountain Conservation Association
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Hogback Mountain Conservation Association
Location:
8238 Route 9, Marlboro, VT 05344, US
Mission Statement
"Preserving a Moutain Treasure" That's the motto of the Hogback Mountain Conservation Association. Our goal is to support low impact human enjoyment of the 591-acre conservation area in Marlboro, Vermont while also protecting the natural environment.
Description
HMCA is a non-profit organization made up entirely of volunteers who strive to help people enjoy the 591-acres of conserved land on Hogback Mountain owned by the town of Marlboro, Vermont, while also supporting the wildlife and natural communities that live on or pass through the site. We maintain the hiking trails and signs, create the trail maps, manage the web page and Facebook page, host hikes and workshops, organize school events, undertake habitat improvement projects, and otherwise assist the town in implementing the town's management plan for the conservation area.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
8238 Route 9Marlboro, VT 05344
DATE POSTED
August 22, 2016
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Snow Sports
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 3 hours