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  • Help Re-Open the Ridge Route

    info on the historic ridge route...

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ridge_Route

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    the road has been closed to the public since damage caused by winter storms in 2005. I found the locked gate last year when trying to explore it a bit by myself.

    recently I stumbled across dates for workdays to help reopen the road, the next is March 17th. I figured with all my adopt-a-trail and calico experience a guy like me couldn't pass this up. :yay:

    these are some notes from a previous gathering...

    We are asking everyone to bring work gloves, a sack lunch and one or more of the tools listed below. Bottled water and restroom facilities will be provided by RRPO. As in the past, Santana's Pumping & Plumbing of Frazier Park is donating the use of the portable restroom.

    Tools needed:
    *shovel
    * hoe
    * rake
    * wheelbarrow
    * push broom
    * prunning shear
    * pole prunner
    * prunning saw

    DRESS: The elevation is 4,000 feet and the temperature will probably be in the 80s so dress appropriately and bring sun screen. We work in full compliance with Angeles Forest and have been granted permission to extend our repairs beyond that portion of the road that is closed and "off limits to the public."

    NOTE: During the dry season, smoking is not allowed in the forest.

    Safety of our workers is our number one priority so we ask that you wear appropriate work clothes and shoes. Workers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Since we are in the National Forest there will be no smoking during the workday. We hope to complete this phase by 3 or 4:00 p.m. in the afternoon


    and about the march 17th date...

    We will be performing three types of work:
    1. Removing rocks that have fallen onto the road during the last few storms.
    2. Placing markers at the drains we have already cleaned out.
    3. Finding new drains and cleaning them out.

    Please bring appropriate tools and a sack lunch. Our Porta-potty Princess will be on duty. We will meet at Carl Jr’s in Gorman at 9:00 a.m.


    Of course, this will be more of a scenic work day than a trail ride so expect that. It might be a good idea to bring a pickup truck (if you've got one) instead of your Jeep.

    please sign the roll call if your interested in attending. :cone:

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    Last edited by sarah; 03-02-07, 01:15 PM.
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  • #2
    Mongo LIKE moving rocks! Mongo come help nice people move rocks...
    Mongo also have PU truck with lots of tools. Mmmm, impliments of construction....
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    • #3
      if i'm free then i'd love to help out with this. i'll stay tuned. you still have those post hole diggers, rat?
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      • #4
        Nothing is currently on the calendar that would prohibit me from going.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by rat patrol View Post
          Mongo LIKE moving rocks! Mongo come help nice people move rocks...
          Mongo also have PU truck with lots of tools. Mmmm, impliments of construction....
          :shout: We're in too. Somebody better bring a shitload of dimes!
          :whip: :tumble:

          Rock-a-Ridge, here we come!
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          • #6
            just recieved an email from Carl, the head of this project, thanking us greatly for being involved.

            I'd also like to thank those who've found time to give towards a cause like this.

            Carl mentioned the need for wheelbarrows to ease the moving rocks off the road, so if you've got one please bring it.

            Sarah really likes the steak joint here in stevenson ranch, so I guess that's where we'll have dinner. :yay:
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            • #7
              Winches can count for wheelbarrows, right? hehe

              Mmmm, steak. We may need to instruct everyone to bring a change of clothes
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              • #8
                Originally posted by sarah View Post
                We may need to instruct everyone to bring a change of clothes
                or two, depending on the weather. :yay:
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                "in the end... the rocks always win."

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                • #9
                  I will also be heading up the obligatory trip to Sport Chalet - to check out the spring gear! For anyone that doesn't know, Stevenson Ranch has received Sarah's Rating of 5 out of 5 gear shop rating.
                  :gun:'99 TJ Sport:gun:

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                  • #10
                    I have a wheelbarrow. I guess that means we're taking the truck? I'm pretty sure it will not fit in the back of the Jeep, it's a big mutha.
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by rick View Post
                      I have a wheelbarrow. I guess that means we're taking the truck? I'm pretty sure it will not fit in the back of the Jeep, it's a big mutha.
                      cool.

                      I'll try to get out of work early(er) on Friday so you guys can come down Friday night if ya want. Anyone else that's coming a long way let me know, we may have space for ya on the floor.
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                      "in the end... the rocks always win."

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                      • #12
                        Dang! Are these the "rocks?"
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by blkTJ View Post
                          cool.

                          I'll try to get out of work early(er) on Friday so you guys can come down Friday night if ya want. Anyone else that's coming a long way let me know, we may have space for ya on the floor.
                          Where are you? I might come up the night before, but am unsure at this point.
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by sarah View Post
                            Dang! Are these the "rocks?"
                            Those will fit in your jeep, won't they?
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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by rat patrol View Post
                              Where are you? I might come up the night before, but am unsure at this point.
                              Kurt
                              right by magic mountain.
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