Catskills Lean-To Crew

Elm Ridge Worktrip 6/27-6/30
Saturday, June 29th, 2024 - 9am-5pm

The Catskills Lean-To Crew will be working on the Elm Ridge Lean-To on the western approach to Windham High Peak.

Elm Ridge Lean-to is located on the Western approach to Windham High Peak at the northern end of the Escarpment Trail. The shelter will be getting a new roof and other improvements. We will be getting vehicle assistance to bring in the materials from Forester Alicia Van Der Veur, from the Peck Road Trailhead. We are looking for 7-10 people each day. Many hands make light work. Come for the day, or make this a fun overnight trip! – get in touch to let us know if you’re able to join.


1ST WEEKEND  -  6/27-6/30 - Thursday to Sunday
2ND WEEKEND  - 7/5-7/7 - Friday to Sunday, to finish the project as needed.


The scope of the work is:
Thursday:

• meet at the Peck Road Trailhead 9am to carry in tools and supplies. On site we will remove and bag the old shingles. Repairs to the shelter will be started.

Friday:

• Those staying at the shelter will return to the trailhead by 9am to meet arriving volunteers and Forester Van Der Veur, who will be assisting us with an ATV to bring in tools and materials. The ATV will transport the old bagged shingles down to the trailhead.
• Repair roof boards and rotted rafters as needed.
• Install new roof shingles

Saturday and Sunday

• Clear debris from around the shelter, improve drainage, and stain the lower logs of the shelter.
• Minor floor repair.
• Repairs to the existing privy
• Build stone patio to reduce mud in front of the shelter

PARKING: We will be meeting at the Peck Road Trailhead off of Big Hollow Road as shown on TC map #141 - Google Maps Link. This is the location where we will be carrying tools and supplies in and out from.
HIKE IN: The yellow trail to the Lean to is about 1 mile up a gentile hill, used for mountain biking and hiking,
WATER: Is available from a spring on the trail in, about a 1/4 mile from the shelter.
THE SHELTER: should be available for sleeping in during the work trip. Sweeping it clean and putting up a tarp as needed
CARPOOLING: is encouraged. Eric will facilitate. (Driving time from Midtown NYC is 2 ½ - 3 hours)
CAMPING: You can either come for the day or stay at the shelter to make a fun volunteer trip out of the experience! Eric will spend Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. For those staying over we do a combination of shared and individual food.
WHAT TO BRING: Lunch, water and snacks, sturdy shoes, water, safety glasses, gloves, bug dope, and a headlight for the hike out. A water filter is recommended. If you’ll be spending the night, bring your necessary overnight gear and food.
TOOLS etc.: Will be supplied.
MINORS under 18: will need to fill out a Guardian Consent Form, with a parent or guardian present during the worktrip.

CONTACT:
Feel free to contact Crew Leader Eric Friedman with any questions by email, [email protected], or text or call 845-594-3817.

Eric will provide participants with detailed information prior to the worktrip by email and create a group text for last minute updates, such as weather cancellations.

Eric may contact you, or you can contact him, with any clarification regarding the duration of your involvement, and your plans to stay over

Thank you again for your desire to help out, and we’re looking forward to seeing you at the shelter!