Catskills Lean-To Crew
John Robb Lean-to Worktrip 10/12-10/14
Saturday, October 12th, 2024 - 9am-5pm
The Catskills Lean-To Crew will be finishing off their work at the John Robb Lean-To near Hunter Mountain in the Catskills over Indigenous Peoples' Weekend.
John Robb Lean-To is located in the northern Catskills on the approach to Hunter Mountain. Earlier this year, the lean-to crew gave the shelter a new front deacon log, a fresh coat of stain, and improvements to the privy. Now they are finishing up with stone infilling and stone patio work to finish the job.
They are looking for 7-10 volunteers each day - many hands make light work. Come for the day, or make this a fun overnight trip! Register here if you are able to join.
10/12-10/14 - Indigenous Peoples' Weekend
The scope of the work is:
PARKING: We will be meeting at the Spruceton Road Trailhead for the Spruceton trail as shown on NYNJTC Map #141 - Google Maps Link. This is the location where we will be carrying tools and supplies in and out from.
HIKE IN: The blue-blazed Spruceton Trail is an old woods road with moderate and steep inclines. The hike in from the Spruceton Road Trailhead is about a 2.4 mile hike.
WATER: Is available at the spring a short walk from the lean-to.
THE SHELTER: should be available for sleeping in during the work trip.
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 Saturday and Sunday 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!
