Nov
20
9:00 AM09:00

Public Meeting

Please join the Methow Valley Trails Collaborative for a public meeting. This event is intended to be a forum between trail users, land managers, and advocacy groups to discuss emerging trail related issues and build consensus. All are welcome, please join us if you are able.


Event Timing: 9:00am-11:00am
Event Address: TBD
For questions contact Allen Jircik: allenj@trailscollaboratrive.org

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Pasayten Wilderness Project--Lake Creek Trail
Sep
22
8:30 AM08:30

Pasayten Wilderness Project--Lake Creek Trail

Join Volunteers from Backcountry Horsemen of Washington to maintain the Lake Creek Trail as part of the Pasayten Wilderness Project. Meet at the Lake Creek Trailhead at 8:30 am we will work the day and aim to be back at the trailhead by 3:30 pm Each day.

Please wear sturdy close-toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dirty. Bring lunch, water, and a way to carry your belongings.

BCHW will provide tools, Personal Protective Equipment, and daily instruction.

For more information, please contact Tim Van Beek, Project Manager: email: bchwtim@gmail.com

Register here

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Pasayten Wilderness Project--Lake Creek Trail
Sep
21
8:30 AM08:30

Pasayten Wilderness Project--Lake Creek Trail

Join Volunteers from Backcountry Horsemen of Washington to maintain the Lake Creek Trail as part of the Pasayten Wilderness Project. Meet at the Lake Creek Trailhead at 8:30 am we will work the day and aim to be back at the trailhead by 3:30 pm Each day.

Please wear sturdy close-toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dirty. Bring lunch, water, and a way to carry your belongings.

BCHW will provide tools, Personal Protective Equipment, and daily instruction.

For more information, please contact Tim Van Beek, Project Manager: email: bchwtim@gmail.com

Register here

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Sep
19
9:00 AM09:00

Public Meeting

Please join the Methow Valley Trails Collaborative for a public meeting. This event is intended to be a forum between trail users, land managers, and advocacy groups to discuss emerging trail related issues and build consensus. All are welcome, please join us if you are able.


Event Timing: 9:00am-11:00am
Event Address: TBD
For questions contact Allen Jircik: allenj@trailscollaboratrive.org

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Evergreen Work Party
Sep
14
9:00 AM09:00

Evergreen Work Party

Join an Evergreen Methow chapter work party at Sun Mountain! Our work parties will be once every two weeks starting April 13th. Location TBD

 

At this work party, we'll focus on refreshing Pete's Dragon, Wild Turkey, and Climb-It Change. There is no prior trail work experience necessary. 

PLEASE BRING:

-Work Gloves 

-Sturdy Footwear

-Clothing for all weather 

-Backpack with water and lunch

-Bike and riding gear if you want to go for a ride after the work party

Register here

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Pasayten Wilderness Project--Lake Creek Trail
Sep
8
8:30 AM08:30

Pasayten Wilderness Project--Lake Creek Trail

Join Volunteers from Backcountry Horsemen of Washington to maintain the Lake Creek Trail as part of the Pasayten Wilderness Project. Meet at the Lake Creek Trailhead at 8:30 am we will work the day and aim to be back at the trailhead by 3:30 pm Each day.

Please wear sturdy close-toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dirty. Bring lunch, water, and a way to carry your belongings.

BCHW will provide tools, Personal Protective Equipment, and daily instruction.

For more information, please contact Tim Van Beek, Project Manager: email: bchwtim@gmail.com

Register here

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Pasayten Wilderness Project--Lake Creek Trail
Sep
7
8:30 AM08:30

Pasayten Wilderness Project--Lake Creek Trail

Join Volunteers from Backcountry Horsemen of Washington to maintain the Lake Creek Trail as part of the Pasayten Wilderness Project. Meet at the Lake Creek Trailhead at 8:30 am we will work the day and aim to be back at the trailhead by 3:30 pm Each day.

Please wear sturdy close-toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dirty. Bring lunch, water, and a way to carry your belongings.

BCHW will provide tools, Personal Protective Equipment, and daily instruction.

For more information, please contact Tim Van Beek, Project Manager: email: bchwtim@gmail.com

Register here

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Evergreen Work Party
Aug
17
9:00 AM09:00

Evergreen Work Party

Join an Evergreen Methow chapter work party at Sun Mountain! Our work parties will be once every two weeks starting April 13th. Location TBD

 

At this work party, we'll focus on refreshing Pete's Dragon, Wild Turkey, and Climb-It Change. There is no prior trail work experience necessary. 

PLEASE BRING:

-Work Gloves 

-Sturdy Footwear

-Clothing for all weather 

-Backpack with water and lunch

-Bike and riding gear if you want to go for a ride after the work party

Register here

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New Trail Build at the Loup Work Party
Aug
3
9:00 AM09:00

New Trail Build at the Loup Work Party

Join an Evergreen Methow chapter work party at Sun Mountain! Our work parties will be once every two weeks starting April 13th. Meet at the Loup parking lot at 9:00am.

 

At this work party, we'll focus on refreshing Pete's Dragon, Wild Turkey, and Climb-It Change. There is no prior trail work experience necessary. 

PLEASE BRING:

-Work Gloves 

-Sturdy Footwear

-Clothing for all weather 

-Backpack with water and lunch

-Bike and riding gear if you want to go for a ride after the work party

Register here

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Cutthroat Bridge Work
Jul
27
8:30 AM08:30

Cutthroat Bridge Work

Another year, another bridge replacement! MVTC is coordinating the rebuilding of two trail bridges on the Cutthroat trail up HWY20 this summer. We will host a volunteer event each Saturday in July. Tasks available will vary due to the need of the project at the time, but will generally be material mobilization and log prep.

Meet at the Cutthroat trailhead at 8:30 each day. Parking can be limited, so please carpool if you can.

Register Here!

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New Trail Build at the Loup Work Party
Jul
20
9:00 AM09:00

New Trail Build at the Loup Work Party

Join an Evergreen Methow chapter work party at Sun Mountain! Our work parties will be once every two weeks starting April 13th. Meet at the Loup parking lot at 9:00am.

 

At this work party, we'll focus on refreshing Pete's Dragon, Wild Turkey, and Climb-It Change. There is no prior trail work experience necessary. 

PLEASE BRING:

-Work Gloves 

-Sturdy Footwear

-Clothing for all weather 

-Backpack with water and lunch

-Bike and riding gear if you want to go for a ride after the work party

Register here

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Cutthroat Bridge Work
Jul
20
8:30 AM08:30

Cutthroat Bridge Work

Another year, another bridge replacement! MVTC is coordinating the rebuilding of two trail bridges on the Cutthroat trail up HWY20 this summer. We will host a volunteer event each Saturday in July. Tasks available will vary due to the need of the project at the time, but will generally be material mobilization and log prep.

Meet at the Cutthroat trailhead at 8:30 each day. Parking can be limited, so please carpool if you can.

Register Here!

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Jul
17
9:00 AM09:00

Public Meeting

Please join the Methow Valley Trails Collaborative for a public meeting. This event is intended to be a forum between trail users, land managers, and advocacy groups to discuss emerging trail related issues and build consensus. All are welcome, please join us if you are able.


Event Timing: 9:00am-11:00am
Event Address: TBD
For questions contact Allen Jircik: allenj@trailscollaboratrive.org

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Pasayten Wilderness Project--Lake Creek Trail
Jul
14
8:30 AM08:30

Pasayten Wilderness Project--Lake Creek Trail

Join Volunteers from Backcountry Horsemen of Washington to maintain the Lake Creek Trail as part of the Pasayten Wilderness Project. Meet at the Lake Creek Trailhead at 8:30 am we will work the day and aim to be back at the trailhead by 3:30 pm Each day.

Please wear sturdy close-toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dirty. Bring lunch, water, and a way to carry your belongings.

BCHW will provide tools, Personal Protective Equipment, and daily instruction.

For more information, please contact Tim Van Beek, Project Manager: email: bchwtim@gmail.com

Register here

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Pasayten Wilderness Project--Lake Creek Trail
Jul
13
8:30 AM08:30

Pasayten Wilderness Project--Lake Creek Trail

Join Volunteers from Backcountry Horsemen of Washington to maintain the Lake Creek Trail as part of the Pasayten Wilderness Project. Meet at the Lake Creek Trailhead at 8:30 am we will work the day and aim to be back at the trailhead by 3:30 pm Each day.

Please wear sturdy close-toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dirty. Bring lunch, water, and a way to carry your belongings.

BCHW will provide tools, Personal Protective Equipment, and daily instruction.

For more information, please contact Tim Van Beek, Project Manager: email: bchwtim@gmail.com

Register here

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Cutthroat Bridge Work
Jul
13
8:30 AM08:30

Cutthroat Bridge Work

Another year, another bridge replacement! MVTC is coordinating the rebuilding of two trail bridges on the Cutthroat trail up HWY20 this summer. We will host a volunteer event each Saturday in July. Tasks available will vary due to the need of the project at the time, but will generally be material mobilization and log prep.

Meet at the Cutthroat trailhead at 8:30 each day. Parking can be limited, so please carpool if you can.

Register Here!

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New Trail Build at the Loup Work Party
Jul
6
9:00 AM09:00

New Trail Build at the Loup Work Party

Join an Evergreen Methow chapter work party at Sun Mountain! Our work parties will be once every two weeks starting April 13th. Meet at the Loup parking lot at 9:00am.

 

At this work party, we'll focus on refreshing Pete's Dragon, Wild Turkey, and Climb-It Change. There is no prior trail work experience necessary. 

PLEASE BRING:

-Work Gloves 

-Sturdy Footwear

-Clothing for all weather 

-Backpack with water and lunch

-Bike and riding gear if you want to go for a ride after the work party

Register here

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Cutthroat Bridge Work
Jul
6
8:30 AM08:30

Cutthroat Bridge Work

Another year, another bridge replacement! MVTC is coordinating the rebuilding of two trail bridges on the Cutthroat trail up HWY20 this summer. We will host a volunteer event each Saturday in July. Tasks available will vary due to the need of the project at the time, but will generally be material mobilization and log prep.

Meet at the Cutthroat trailhead at 8:30 each day. Parking can be limited, so please carpool if you can.

Register Here!

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Pasayten Wilderness Project--Lake Creek Trail
Jun
30
8:30 AM08:30

Pasayten Wilderness Project--Lake Creek Trail

Join Volunteers from Backcountry Horsemen of Washington to maintain the Lake Creek Trail as part of the Pasayten Wilderness Project. Meet at the Lake Creek Trailhead at 8:30 am we will work the day and aim to be back at the trailhead by 3:30 pm Each day.

Please wear sturdy close-toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dirty. Bring lunch, water, and a way to carry your belongings.

BCHW will provide tools, Personal Protective Equipment, and daily instruction.

For more information, please contact Tim Van Beek, Project Manager: email: bchwtim@gmail.com

Register here

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Pasayten Wilderness Project--Lake Creek Trail
Jun
29
8:30 AM08:30

Pasayten Wilderness Project--Lake Creek Trail

Join Volunteers from Backcountry Horsemen of Washington to maintain the Lake Creek Trail as part of the Pasayten Wilderness Project. Meet at the Lake Creek Trailhead at 8:30 am we will work the day and aim to be back at the trailhead by 3:30 pm Each day.

Please wear sturdy close-toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dirty. Bring lunch, water, and a way to carry your belongings.

BCHW will provide tools, Personal Protective Equipment, and daily instruction.

For more information, please contact Tim Van Beek, Project Manager: email: bchwtim@gmail.com

Register here

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Jun
28
9:00 AM09:00

Russian Thistle work party

Sign up here!

Friends and guests of the park, we need help to combat Russian Thistle at Pearrygin Lake State Park in Winthrop. This nasty invasive weed is a vastly successful strain of tumbleweed that is literally taking over the west! The park has a lot of Russian Thistle and it needs to be taken out without spraying. We need willing helpers to support park staff for this work party. Park guests might consider bringing kids to the event, so they can participate in this community effort.

This is a two hour event and will be held from 9-11 AM, Friday, June 28. It will be strenuous work. Please wear a long sleeved top and full length pants. Bring gloves, and water. If possible, please bring a garden hoe, pitch fork, and small tarp.

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Pasayten Wilderness Project--Lake Creek Trail
Jun
9
8:30 AM08:30

Pasayten Wilderness Project--Lake Creek Trail

Join Volunteers from Backcountry Horsemen of Washington to maintain the Lake Creek Trail as part of the Pasayten Wilderness Project. Meet at the Lake Creek Trailhead at 8:30 am we will work the day and aim to be back at the trailhead by 3:30 pm Each day.

Please wear sturdy close-toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dirty. Bring lunch, water, and a way to carry your belongings.

BCHW will provide tools, Personal Protective Equipment, and daily instruction.

For more information, please contact Tim Van Beek, Project Manager: email: bchwtim@gmail.com

Register here

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New Trail Build at the Loup Work Party
Jun
8
9:00 AM09:00

New Trail Build at the Loup Work Party

Join an Evergreen Methow chapter work party at Sun Mountain! Our work parties will be once every two weeks starting April 13th. Meet at the Loup parking lot at 9:00am.

 

At this work party, we'll focus on refreshing Pete's Dragon, Wild Turkey, and Climb-It Change. There is no prior trail work experience necessary. 

PLEASE BRING:

-Work Gloves 

-Sturdy Footwear

-Clothing for all weather 

-Backpack with water and lunch

-Bike and riding gear if you want to go for a ride after the work party

Register here

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Pasayten Wilderness Project--Lake Creek Trail
Jun
8
8:30 AM08:30

Pasayten Wilderness Project--Lake Creek Trail

Join Volunteers from Backcountry Horsemen of Washington to maintain the Lake Creek Trail as part of the Pasayten Wilderness Project. Meet at the Lake Creek Trailhead at 8:30 am we will work the day and aim to be back at the trailhead by 3:30 pm Each day.

Please wear sturdy close-toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dirty. Bring lunch, water, and a way to carry your belongings.

BCHW will provide tools, Personal Protective Equipment, and daily instruction.

For more information, please contact Tim Van Beek, Project Manager: email: bchwtim@gmail.com

Register here

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Driveway Butte Work Party
Jun
1
8:30 AM08:30

Driveway Butte Work Party

MVTC has logged it out for the last two years, and we are continuing improvements in 2024. This short out and back is a staff favorite. The trail is steep, has lovely flowers, and the views from the summit are spectacular. This scrappy little trail always needs TLC. Those looking for a shorter hike can improve the tread surface on the steep switchbacks. Individuals seeking a longer hike will help clear the willows from the upper trail miles.

We will meet at the trailhead at 8:30 each day and aim to return to the cars by 2:30 pm to beat the afternoon heat.
Wear close-toed shoes, and wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring water, a lunch for the day, and everything you need to be comfortable working for a day outside.

MVTC will provide tools, personal protective equipment, training, and light refreshments afterward.

Register here!

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Driveway Butte Work Party
May
31
8:30 AM08:30

Driveway Butte Work Party

MVTC has logged it out for the last two years, and we are continuing improvements in 2024. This short out and back is a staff favorite. The trail is steep, has lovely flowers, and the views from the summit are spectacular. This scrappy little trail always needs TLC. Those looking for a shorter hike can improve the tread surface on the steep switchbacks. Individuals seeking a longer hike will help clear the willows from the upper trail miles.

We will meet at the trailhead at 8:30 each day and aim to return to the cars by 2:30 pm to beat the afternoon heat.
Wear close-toed shoes, and wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring water, a lunch for the day, and everything you need to be comfortable working for a day outside.

MVTC will provide tools, personal protective equipment, training, and light refreshments afterward.

Register here!

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Loup Preseason Maintenance Party
May
25
9:00 AM09:00

Loup Preseason Maintenance Party

Join an Evergreen Methow chapter work party at Sun Mountain! Our work parties will be once every two weeks starting April 13th. Meet at the Loup parking lot at 9:00am.

 

At this work party, we'll focus on refreshing Pete's Dragon, Wild Turkey, and Climb-It Change. There is no prior trail work experience necessary. 

PLEASE BRING:

-Work Gloves 

-Sturdy Footwear

-Clothing for all weather 

-Backpack with water and lunch

-Bike and riding gear if you want to go for a ride after the work party

Register here

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Evergreen trail school
May
25
9:00 AM09:00

Evergreen trail school

If you have always wanted to get involved in trail work or wanted to learn the basics of trail work or are a seasoned vet looking to learn new techniques, this class is for you. The class and field work will be taught and supervised by members of Evergreen's professional trail staff. This is a great opportunity to learn from the pros!

Classroom: Winthrop Library Community room  If heading Northwest from Twisp direction, turn left onto Twin Lakes Rd. in 1/4 mile you will see the library on your left. 

Field portion: Chickadee trailhead. From the library, turn left onto Twin Lakes Rd and follow for 3 miles. Take a slight right onto Patterson Lk Rd and follow for ~5 miles. Turn left onto Thompson Rd. The trailhead will be on your left. 

PLEASE BRING:

-Work Gloves 

-Sturdy Footwear

-Clothing for all weather 

-Backpack with water and lunch

-Bike and riding gear if you want to go for a ride after the work party

Register here

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West Fork of the Buttermilk Work Party
May
19
8:30 AM08:30

West Fork of the Buttermilk Work Party

This trail accesses some great alpine terrain but has not been completely cleared of blowdowns since 2021. When a trail isn’t logged out, other annual maintenance needs go unaddressed. This day is an opportunity to work alongside a Washington Conservation Corps crew and other volunteers to ensure this trail stays on the map.

Those looking to stay closer to the trailhead can repair sections of the trail surface. Volunteers who want to go for a longer hike can use a handsaw to clear logs and brush. There’s something for everyone.

Please arrive at the trailhead by 8:30 am each morning. We will work for the day and aim to return to the trailhead by 3:00 pm at the latest.

Wear close-toed shoes, and wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring water, a lunch for the day, and everything you need to be comfortable working for a day outside.

MVTC will provide light snacks, tools, personal protective equipment, and guidance for the day.
Join us for one day or all three!

Register here

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West Fork of the Buttermilk Work Party
May
18
8:30 AM08:30

West Fork of the Buttermilk Work Party

This trail accesses some great alpine terrain but has not been completely cleared of blowdowns since 2021. When a trail isn’t logged out, other annual maintenance needs go unaddressed. This day is an opportunity to work alongside a Washington Conservation Corps crew and other volunteers to ensure this trail stays on the map.

Those looking to stay closer to the trailhead can repair sections of the trail surface. Volunteers who want to go for a longer hike can use a handsaw to clear logs and brush. There’s something for everyone.

Please arrive at the trailhead by 8:30 am each morning. We will work for the day and aim to return to the trailhead by 3:00 pm at the latest.

Wear close-toed shoes, and wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring water, a lunch for the day, and everything you need to be comfortable working for a day outside.

MVTC will provide light snacks, tools, personal protective equipment, and guidance for the day.
Join us for one day or all three!

Register here

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