From June 18-25, ITA teamed up with SBFC and Forest Service to clear ~10 miles of trail along the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. The team of 12 worked through heat, rain, and a bit of snow to remove trees, clear drains, redo/reroute tread, and brush various sections of trail. Impressive achievements of the week included the removal of two “Monderosas” very large Ponderosas, creating a “junk” wall of rocks, brushing lots of “see a no trail” Ceanothus (Buck Brush), and removing a “gigantic” rock from the trail.

Throughout the week we were greeted with some unexpected visitors including Ryan Ghelfi (SBFC Executive Director), Melanie Vining (ITA Executive Director), and her friend Val. A “surprise” visitor was Matt Bishop and his mule Eugene of Café Mule, who arrived with beer and coffee, yay!

Hats off to ITA volunteers: Amy, Charlotte, James, Justy, and Lee; SBFC partners: Abe, Noah, and Mary (a.k.a. The Holy Trio); FS Rangers: Harry and Eric; and FS Horse Packer: Tyler.

Thanks everyone for making this project a success.

-Crew Leaders Michelle & Glenn

Photos by: Michelle Florence, Glenn Florence, Justy Thomas, Abram Wilkinson, and Amy Lunstrum