If you are running the WS100, and Auburn, CA, is in driving distance, we encourage you to use these projects to help satisfy your 2012 or 2013 Service Requirement. The WS trail needs you! We can keep you posted about trailwork projects via our email list. Sign Up is easy... Join Our Trail Projects Mailing List Email: Trail Preservation Mission and Purpose: The WSER Trustees are working diligently to assure that the WS Trail remains open for future use. Trail work is being conducted in association with the Western States Trail Foundation (WSTF), the Inez and Wendell Robie Foundation, the Drucilla Barner Foundation, California State Parks and Recreation, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) - Tahoe National Forest and the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA). Total focus is on trail preservation, either by improvement or maintenance, and is meant to provide a safe route for the Western States Endurance Run and the Tevis Cup Ride, as well as the enjoyment of the growing population of community members who spend time in the outdoors. This is accomplished by joint coordination between the different foundations and government agencies. Importance of Trail Volunteers: The USFS and California State Parks and Recreation do not have general trail maintenance programs for the Western States and peripheral trails. Trail work is done principally by volunteers. Also the funding for these projects generally comes from private organizations, such as the WSER, WSTF and associated foundations. Volunteering on the trail is rewarding and fun. This is a terrific way to satisfy your service requirement hours! Core Trail Team The core trail team is composed of members of the WSER Trustees and the WSTF Board of Directors, plus local trail supporters. This team currently includes: Dave Van Wicklin, Donn Zea, Tim Twietmeyer, Chuck and Jim Mather, Ric Valentine, Bill Johnson and Matt Lambert.

Upcoming Trail Projects -- 2012 Series

For those WS runners local to Auburn, CA, these trail projects are an ideal way to meet your 8-hour Service Requirement. For those outside the Northern California area, you may volunteer your time with your local organized ultra marathon or run, either in the presentation of their event or in maintaining the trails that they use.

For the following work projects, all scheduled dates are normally Saturdays. Dates and work locations are subject to change due to weather/snow pack.

Runner Service Requirement hours for the 2012 WS Run will be credited through the May 12th work day. May through June work day hours can be used for the 2013 run. Volunteers who arrive on time and work through the completion of the work day (typically, we conclude by 1:30PM) are credited with a full 8 hours. Please print a copy of the WS Service Requirement Form and bring it with you to the event.

For trailwork done on Forest Service land (Events #3 through #7, below) USFS requires that you fill out, sign and send their Volunteer Liability Release Form to the agency office before you participate. Note: This is a USFS form, not the WS service requirement form.

Event #1: Saturday, January 21, 2012 – Hwy 49 to No Hands / Upper Pointed Rocks to No Hands

Event CANCELLED due to rain! Rescheduled for March 3rd.

(...which is OK, because we really, really need the rain.) This event has been shifted to March 3rd. See below.

Event #2: Saturday, Febuary 11, 2012 – Cal-1 (Dardannelles) / Cal-2 (Peachstone) Area

Meet: 8:30 AM -- Foresthill Joe's Coffee Shop, 24482 Main Street, Foresthill, CA.

Directions: From I-80, take Exit 121 onto Foresthill Road, eastbound. Continue on Foresthill Road for about 17 miles. Coffee Shop is on the right.

Bring: Gloves, long pants, water and a snack. Hand tools will be provided.

Lunch will be provided at completion of work.

Planning to attend this Event?

1. Please let us know by February 3rd: trailsws100.com.
2. Fill out the Service Requirement Form (if you are a 2012 Entrant), print it out and bring it along.
3. Volunteers for this trailwork event DO NOT need to complete the USFS Volunteer Form.

Rescheduled Event #1: Saturday, March 3, 2012 – Hwy 49 to No Hands / Upper Pointed Rocks to No Hands

Meet: 8:30 AM -- Lower Quarry Parking Lot, Auburn State Recreation Area.

Directions: From I-80, take Elm Street exit and turn to the east. Turn left at the signal (High Street/Hwy 49) and follow signs for Hwy 49 towards Cool. Follow Hwy 49 to the bottom of the canyon and turn right over the bridge towards Cool. The Lower Quarry parking lot entrance is on your left approx. 1/3 mile up the hill.

Bring: Gloves, long pants, water and a snack. Hand tools will be provided.

Lunch will be provided at completion of work.

Planning to attend this Event?

1. Please let us know by February 24th: trailsws100.com.
2. Fill out the Service Requirement Form (if you are a 2012 Entrant), print it out and bring it along.
3. Volunteers for this trailwork event DO NOT need to complete the USFS Volunteer Form.

Event #3: Saturday, March 24, 2012 – El Dorado/Volcano Canyon Areas

Meet: 8:30 AM -- Foresthill Joe's Coffee Shop, 24482 Main Street, Foresthill, CA.

Directions: From I-80, take Exit 121 onto Foresthill Road, eastbound. Continue on Foresthill Road for about 17 miles. Coffee Shop is on the right.

Bring: Gloves, long pants, water and a snack. Hand tools will be provided.

Lunch will be provided at completion of work.

Planning to attend this Event?

1. Please let us know by March 16th: trailsws100.com.
2. Fill out the Service Requirement Form (if you are a 2012 Entrant), print it out and bring it along.
3. You MUST submit the USFS Volunteer Liability Release Form two weeks in advance.

Event #4: Saturday, April 21, 2012 – Deadwood to Last Chance

Meet: 8:00 AM -- Foresthill Joe's Coffee Shop, 24482 Main Street, Foresthill, CA.

Directions: From I-80, take Exit 121 onto Foresthill Road, eastbound. Continue on Foresthill Road for about 17 miles. Coffee Shop is on the right.

Bring: Gloves, long pants, water and a snack. Hand tools will be provided.

Lunch will be provided at completion of work.

Planning to attend this Event?

1. Please let us know by April 13th: trailsws100.com.
2. Fill out the Service Requirement Form (if you are a 2012 Entrant), print it out and bring it along.
3. You MUST submit the USFS Volunteer Liability Release Form two weeks in advance.

Event #5: Saturday, May 12, 2012 – Pucker Point Trail

Meet: 8:00 AM -- Foresthill Joe's Coffee Shop, 24482 Main Street, Foresthill, CA.

Directions: From I-80, take Exit 121 onto Foresthill Road, eastbound. Continue on Foresthill Road for about 17 miles. Coffee Shop is on the right.

Bring: Gloves, long pants, water and a snack. Hand tools will be provided.

Lunch will be provided at completion of work.

Planning to attend this Event?

1. Please let us know by April 13th: trailsws100.com.
2. Fill out the Service Requirement Form (if you are a 2012 Entrant), print it out and bring it along.
3. You MUST submit the USFS Volunteer Liability Release Form two weeks in advance.

Event #6: Saturday, June 2, 2012 – Duncan Canyon

Meet: 8:00 AM -- Foresthill Joe's Coffee Shop, 24482 Main Street, Foresthill, CA.

Directions: From I-80, take Exit 121 onto Foresthill Road, eastbound. Continue on Foresthill Road for about 17 miles. Coffee Shop is on the right.

Bring: Gloves, long pants, water and a snack. Hand tools will be provided.

Lunch will be provided at completion of work.

Planning to attend this Event?

1. Please let us know by May 25th: trailsws100.com.
2. Fill out the Service Requirement Form (if you plan to be a 2013 Entrant), print it out and bring it along.
3. You MUST submit the USFS Volunteer Liability Release Form two weeks in advance.

Event #7: Weekend Campout -- Friday and Saturday, June 15-16, 2012 – Red Star Ridge

Meet: Friday Afternoon arrival at Robinson Flat; 8:30 AM work start on Saturday.

Directions: From I-80, take the Foresthill Exit in Auburn. Head East on Foresthill Road ~38 miles to the Robinson Flat Campground.

Bring: Gloves, long pants, water and a snack. Hand tools will be provided.

Planning to attend this Event?

1. Please let us know by June 8th: trailsws100.com.
2. Fill out the Service Requirement Form (if you plan to be a 2013 Entrant), print it out and bring it along.
3. You MUST submit the USFS Volunteer Liability Release Form two weeks in advance.

Please report downed trees to trailsws100.com.

Special Requirement for those doing volunteer trailwork on Federal land:

The U.S. Forest Service requires its official volunteer form (OMB 0596-0080) to be filled out by anyone doing trail work on federal lands. This requirement applies to any portion of the Western States Trail above Foresthill.

Download a copy of the fill-able PDF form HERE. Each volunteer must submit a separate form.

On the first page,

• In the Site Name/Project Leader box: Enter Western States Trail/Mary Sullivan.
• in the Name of Volunteer or Group Leader box: Enter your name.
• Complete the remaining personal information in Section 1.
• In the Description of service to be performed box: Please highlight and copy the following text and then paste it into the box...
  

  Volunteer work includes trail maintenance using hand tools, monitoring trail conditions, maintaining trailhead information boards, and trash clean up. Trail maintenance includes removing trail side vegetation, digging out rocks, maintaining trail tread, and maintaining or installing water bars and drainage dips. Personal Protective Equipment will be worn and the Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) reviewed and signed.

On Page 2, check the applicable box re: your medical condition. If you need to explain a medical condition, please contact either Mary Sullivan or Kay Edens at the USFS Foresthill office (530-478-6254) and type the name of whoever you speak with in the space titled, "Name of Agency Official."

If you choose to mail/fax your form...

Once you have filled in your form, print two copies and sign them in space called, "Signature of Volunteer". Send one copy to the U.S. Forest Service office either by mail or fax. The address is:

Tahoe National Forest
American River Ranger District
22830 Foresthill Road
Foresthill, CA 95631

The fax # is 530-367-2992.

If you choose to email your form...

Sign the form electronically and email a copy of your updated PDF file to the Foresthill USFS office. This option requires that you supply a digital ID. If you do not yet have one, click the link in the signature field and follow the directions for creating a new digital ID. Please do NOT email your PDF unless it is digitally signed.

Be sure to print a hard copy to bring to the volunteer event.

If your signed form is sent less than 5 business days before your planned volunteer work date, please call the Forest Service to confirm receipt at 530-478-6254, or email your query to Mary Sullivan and/or Kay Edens at the USFS office.

Be sure to bring your copy with you to the volunteer event.

Thank you for your patience in complying with this requirement. It is very important to the agency, and they are important to us!