A very big THANK YOU from Liz and me to the huge group of volunteers (140 Saturday plus 17 from Calvin College who did preliminary work = 157) who descended upon Muir to fix up and beautify the Valley. A new, long world-class trail was built, passing through a 15-foot rock arch, to an entirely new climbing area with a bunch of great new moderates. The concrete bridge was relocated, one wood bridge was built, a wood staircase constructed, two large culverts rebuilt, including concrete and masonry abutments, trails rebuilt, trails weeded, trees removed, route I.D. disks installed, six emergency communication stations built and installed, and most importantly, the emergency road was completely restored so that a big-box ambulance can comfortably access all parts of the Valley.
All draws have now been removed from the overhanging routes, and many have been replaced with Permadraws. This work will continue into the future.
Good food, great friends, lots of work, lots of fun, perfect weather.
Help from others in the area is also hugely appreciated: Gloria at True North Inn for providing the noonday meal, Miguels and Rockquest for schwag, Eric Cox and David Terrill for camping passes, and a couple officers from the RRGCC who provided friendly-neighbor help.
Rick Weber
140 Volunteers at Muir Valley Trail Day!
140 Volunteers at Muir Valley Trail Day!
We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand. - Randy Pausch
None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm. - Henry David Thoreau
None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm. - Henry David Thoreau
Re: 140 Volunteers at Muir Valley Trail Day!
WOW! Fabulous job everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hauling a big ego up a route adds at least a full grade.
Re: 140 Volunteers at Muir Valley Trail Day!
Great job all, much appreciated!
Did Dru learn how to spell "psyched"?
Did Dru learn how to spell "psyched"?
Re: 140 Volunteers at Muir Valley Trail Day!
Yes! He did it and won a Sacajawea Dollar Coin!Jeff wrote:Great job all, much appreciated!
Did Dru learn how to spell "psyched"?
We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand. - Randy Pausch
None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm. - Henry David Thoreau
None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm. - Henry David Thoreau
Re: 140 Volunteers at Muir Valley Trail Day!
Couldn't have asked for a better day! Weather...great! Volunteers...great! Food...great! Prizes (though I didn't win one)...great! Webers...great!
Put my hand on some rock. Gotta climb again!
Thanks, Liz and Rick for all you do!
Put my hand on some rock. Gotta climb again!
Thanks, Liz and Rick for all you do!
What I love about running is you can meditate while running. It's a peaceful place.
Sister Mary Elizabeth Lloyd, Runs marathons to raise money and awareness about children orphaned by AIDS
Sister Mary Elizabeth Lloyd, Runs marathons to raise money and awareness about children orphaned by AIDS
Re: 140 Volunteers at Muir Valley Trail Day!
Thank you Volunteers and Webers(not the grill)!!!
Re: 140 Volunteers at Muir Valley Trail Day!
Yes, thanks to the Webers and volunteers. You are awesome and it is such a privilege to climb at your place.
Re: 140 Volunteers at Muir Valley Trail Day!
Thanks Rick and Liz... it was a really fun day!! 
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Re: 140 Volunteers at Muir Valley Trail Day!
And I must say that the work you guys did looks really great. The new trail was done up really nice. Any info on the new routes, rating, difficulty, etc?