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Trail Building If you're ready to help out, there are two primary avenues for getting involved: local chapter events and statewide Mobile Skills Crew projects. Chapter Events Mobile Skills Crew Projects Another way to get involved is to attend one of our Mobile Skills Crew (MSC) events. MSC events offer a great opportunity to give back to the outdoors while spending quality time in it. Volunteers at MSC events work hard, learn standardized trail building, develop lasting friendships with each other and, perhaps most importantly, have fun.
Each year, MSC leads six or more trail-building events at Ice Age Trail locations throughout Wisconsin. The program’s vision is to build a statewide cadre of volunteers who are trained in advanced crew leadership and trail construction techniques. MSC-trained volunteers, in turn, apply their knowledge and experience to local trail-building projects. This process allows us to continuously refine the Ice Age Trail into one of the premier hiking trails in the United States. Previous trail construction background is not necessary to participate. And you are welcome to lend a hand for whatever time period your schedule permits, without having to commit to the entire multi-day project. We need in many other areas too, including food preparation, community outreach, publicity, administration and entertainment. MSC events start on a Thursday morning and conclude the following Sunday at noon. Meals are provided, along with a place to pitch your tent. Bring leather work gloves, water bottles, hiking/work boots and appropriate clothing for the weather. Advance registration is highly encouraged to help plan food and crew needs. The MSC season typically starts in May and winds down in October. Check out our online calendar for info on upcoming MSC events, or view a printable version of our 2010 slate of projects. Below are some of the documents associated with Trail project planning, design and construction that illustrate our procedures and commitment to excellence. Mobile Skills Crew Strategic Plan |
