Sisters Stewardship Campout
June 11-13
Sisters, OR
Deschutes National Forest
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We’re partnering with Sisters Trail Alliance for this stewardship campout just outside of Sisters. Large stands of ponderosas blanket the base of Black Butte and create a surreal riding experience winding from town to Suttle Lodge.
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - That's right, we just need a smile, a pair of gloves, and a good attitude from you. Our goals for this event will be focused primarily on fixing trail tread damaged from thinning operations and replacing signage.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SISTERS TRAILS ALLIANCE Sisters Trails Alliance (STA) is a non-profit organization, whose mission is to connect people and communities to each other and their natural surroundings. STA volunteers are hikers, cyclists, snowshoers, skiers, equestrians and trail runners. They donate their time and labor to help build and maintain nearly 200 miles of trails in the Sisters area. We also promote outdoor education, conservation, and recreation through the public presentations of the Bjarne Holm Speaker Series.
SCHEDULE - We'll set up base camp on Thursday evening, and plan on beginning work after breakfast on Friday morning. Expect to put in a solid 8 hours of trail work each day. Sunday will be a partial day—leaving some time for a group ride after lunch.
Friday
Trail work: 9am - 5pm
Saturday
Trail work: 9am - 5pm
Sunday
Trail work: 9am - 11:30am
Group ride: 12:30pm - 3:30pm
GETTING THERE - The roads to base camp will be passable by all passenger vehicles. It's about a 2.5 hour drive from Portland and only a few minutes from Sisters. We will be camped near Indian Ford Campground on the south side of the creek. Driving directions from Sisters to our base camp are here. The dirt road turn off Hwy 20 is unmarked and easy to miss.
LOGISTICS - It’s early summer at low elevation the weather should be quite nice but check the forecast and be prepared for chilly nights. There is potable water a short walk away. The Oregon Timber Trail Alliance and our partners will be supplying us with coffee and beer. Nearest fuel and services are 10 minutes away in Sisters, Oregon.
MEALS - Please bring your own reusable plate, bowl, silverware, and drinking vessel. You are responsible for all your own meals. (hopefully we can provide some meals if COVID allows, but don’t count on it.
YOU SHOULD BRING - Tent, sleeping bag, pad, extra toilet paper, lots of water, dishes, and a camp chair. During the work day Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required to work on public lands; this includes a 6-point suspension helmet (some loaners provided), eye protection, gloves, long pants, long sleeve shirt, and sturdy shoes/boots. Bring a pack, with water, snacks, mosquito repellant, and sunscreen each day as well.
WEATHER - Night time temperatures may be chilly. The days will likely be warm and sunny, bring sunscreen.
COVID PRECAUTIONS - We will follow all guidelines issued by county, state, or federal agencies. This may mean cancelling the event entirely or some/all of the following.
Limit size of event
No shared meals, everyone on their own for food
Social distance mandate: masks carried on person at all times, & wearing whenever unable to maintain social distance of 10’.
Travel in vehicles with your ‘bubble’ only
Clean & sanitize hands frequently
No sharing tools/PPE & sanitize at close of each day
Wear mask and maintain social distance in camp
We will send updates to registered volunteers as the date approaches
This is going to be a fun event working and camping in the shadow of Black Butte among towering ponderosas. We're excited and grateful that you're spending a valuable summer weekend giving back to our public lands. On behalf of the Oregon Timber Trail Alliance and Sisters Trail Alliance a huge thanks goes out to everyone lending a hand at this exciting trail building event.