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            The Mobile Skills Crew "Sweeper Tour" pilots in western Lincoln County Thursday September 20^th 8am through Sunday noon September 22^nd  You're invited to enjoy the rosy flush of Autumn in one of, if not the finest, semi-primitive environments that the IAT passes through.  Please help us plan with your needs in mind and pre-register at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=NukEvIZL94Qca_2flU8T7YJA_3d_3d 

            In some respects this event is a return to “old-school”, where each night we’ll ask for volunteers to help with tomorrow’s kitchen needs and field crews are largely self-reliant.  In other respects, it’ll be Tech City where if all comes together, we’ll project quick power point presentations that show where we’re at and what’s going on in project areas you may not otherwise see.  Sunday morning, we’ll leave the tools behind and take a fine hike.  Solo, in pairs, or as you wish w/shuttle options available. 

            Is western Lincoln and eastern Taylor remote? Well, 35 years passed before the remains of an unfortunate plane crash were discovered near this section of trail.  You could also click on http://www.beartrackersden.com/beartracker/wolfhowl for a fun taste.  Come prepared and please let us know if you have questions by calling Eric in the Madison office at 608.663.8278.  Looking forward to seeing you in the mighty Northwoods and as always…Happy Trails!           

            The IAPTF Mobile Skills Crew Timberland Wilderness Team

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DIRECTIONS TO CAMP HQ at WOOD LAKE COUNTY PARK, Taylor County.  From Medford and points west: go north on Hwy 13 to Hwy. 102 east to the village of Rib Lake.  Take 102 through Rib Lake and continue north to Wood Lake Avenue.  Turn east and go approximately 2 ½-miles to Wood Lake County Park.  From Merrill and points South or East: take Cty M to Cty C and turn north.  Cty C intersects Hwy 102 two miles east of Rib Lake.  Take Hwy 102 to Wood Lake Avenue and see above.  No showers but Wood Lake is a delight.  

DIRECTIONS TO THE WORK SITE:  Meet on Tower Road about nine miles north of the intersection with Cty M.  This is the beginning of the Wood Lake Segment and end of the Timberland Wilderness Segment.  Follow the yellow and black IAT Event signs.  From Camp HQ, follow the event signs and take Wilderness Avenue; Wilderness gets bumpy the last quarter mile.  

WHAT TO BRING: INSECT REPELLANT, sturdy hiking or work boots, leather work gloves, daypack, water bottles, sunscreen, long-sleeve shirt and pants, hat, bug net, raingear, shorts, towel, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, compass, and personal needs. 

DAY PLAN:  Car pool to the work site from Camp HQ, leaving at 7:55 am.  Trail work begins at 8:30 am from the Tower Road location Thursday through Saturday.  Lunch will be in the field.  If coming for the day only, bring a lunch. Sunday will be tidy up and hike w/shuttle options.        

 

Tim Malzhan

Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation

Mobile Skills Crew Program Manager

SC Field Coordinator

608.592.1433 (tel)

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