There will be a work party on the Ape Canyon Trail at Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument on Sunday, August 3.  Bring nippers, limbing saw, or similar tool that will fit in your backpack.  Bring your camera and enough food and fluid to last the day. There is an excellent chance that we will be able to get the trail work done and still have plenty of time to ride across the Plains toward the ladders. This is a great opportunity to get up on the mountain.

Be A Part Of The Action
With PUMP's Forest Park Trail Parties!

Trail Crew at the PUMP Newton Rd Trail Party May 3, 2008

Due to Shanti's recent illness, this trail party is being rescheduled!!
DO NOT SHOW UP FOR THIS ONE ON  TUESDAY,  AUGUST 5TH!!
The new (weekday afternoon) date will be posted shortly.

Mountain Bikers Show Dedication To Forest Park Singletrack!

PUMP members greet volunteers with smiles and doughnuts!
May 3, 2008

We walked Newton this afternoon with the Team Captains and charted out some really exciting stuff to be done at tomorrow's Trail Party! I am so excited! Please check out the Ride Calendar for the map to join us!

Before you get out there, be warned that there is Poison Oak around. It is not "everywhere" yet, but you should know what it looks like at this early stage:

Attached is the presentation given at the April 2008 monthly PUMP meeting.  This was the kick-off of the Trail Building Tips presentation series and was focused on minimizing trail erosion through proper trail water management.  Thank you to the International Institute for Rural Reconstruction, the USDA Forest Service, UCSB, IMBA, and of course the book Trail Solutions: IMBA's Guide to Building Sweet Singletrack.  Check out a PUMP meeting or www.imba.com for more information.