The sound and feel of rock fitting solidly against rock is unmistakably satisfying. For trail builders, this sound represents a lasting contribution to the hiking community.
Thank you to the 28 volunteers who devoted a combined 1,020 hours to the Mobile Skills Crew Stonework Workshop event in Columbia County this spring, learning and applying stonework skills they’ll share along the Ice Age Trail.
Gaining stonework knowledge and experience was priority #1 during the project, but along the way, they also split boulders for new steps, built over 50 feet of retaining and side walls, and securely set a remarkable 27 rock steps in challenging terrain on the Gibraltar Segment.
Thanks also goes out to the 22 volunteers of the IATA Lakeshore Chapter region for devoting over 230 hours to constructing a masterful boardwalk on the East Twin River Segment in May. Last year’s successful Mobile Skills Crew event along the segment opened the serene 1.3-mile section, but one last item needed attention – an elevated boardwalk through a perennial wet area. Volunteers stepped up to coordinate this regional trailbuilding project and complete the 100-foot boardwalk.
Thank you to all our dedicated volunteers!