| Friends Of Capitol Forest |
| Friends of Capitol Forest was started by some local mountain bikers wanting to clean up and maintain Capitol Forest. We have grown into a diverse group of all Capitol Forest user types. Our strength and success is rooted in our unity and our positive relationships with all recreational users of Capitol Forest. Our Purpose #1 Support We are here with permission from DNR to help DNR's maintenance program for Capitol Forest's trails, trail heads and camping areas. Our tasks will directly address the most needed form of support that DNR needs at the time. We may be picking up trash one weekend or refurbishing old signs or trail maintenance the next. #2 Education We abide strictly by IMBA's Trail Solutions guidelines in order to maintain and build sustainable trails for all users. This is knowledge that we share and teach to all FOCF work party participants. Trail use and sharing. We educate new and seasoned mountain bike riders on the proper etiquette of trail sharing and bike control around other users, specifically equestrians. We all share the trails in Capitol Forest, and in order for all user groups to enjoy continued open access and a combined massive work force of volunteers on all of the trails we will continue to strive for harmony amongst all users. #3 Responsibility FOCF encourages responsible and safe mountain biking in Capitol Forest that considers first all other trail users on our shared trail systems. Our objective is to continue to promote Capitol Forest's historical trend of safe, respectful mountain bike trail riding that blends well with other trail users on our shared trails here. Our passion is fresh air, quality trails and trail rides. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Come to a work Party!!!!!! Please join us the first Saturday of each month for a work party day. Or if you want to strike out on your own contact us for a DNR volunteer registration form and/or tools and supplies you may need. The purpose of registering with DNR is to document volunteer hours which are rewarded with grant money for Capitol Forest project use. Help us support your forest. We meet for work parties the first Saturday of each month, ALL YEAR LONG at 9:00AM at "The Y". The intersection of Sherman Valley road and Waddell Creek in Capitol Forest. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We would like to specifically mention locally based CAPITOL PEAK ULTRAS trail running/racing promotion group with whom we have worked side by side with since the birth of FOCF. We would also like to thank Capitol Peak Ultras for donating their Capitol Forest event proceeds to FOCF. This is a financial sacrifice that benefits all Capitol Forest users. Thanks Capitol Peak Ultras for putting the bigger picture first! Donate and help support Capitol Forest. See the donation links at the top of this page. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!! FOCF is a 501(c)3 non-profit, which means your donations are tax deductible. FOCF officers and members are not paid or reimbursement for their time or money spent. The results of FOCF's work improving Capitol Forest is the payment. We use it, we help maintain it. 100% of FOCF event and donation revenue is spent entirely on Capitol Forest projects. Thank You: J&I and Sthil Power Equipment, Mike Chun: EAG, Joy Ride Bikes, David Snyder Construction, Ramsey Company, John Kramer Construction, Graham Electric LLC, Glenn Graham's Plumber, Single Track Mind Cycling Club, Lumberman's Pro Build and all of the individual private donors |
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| Those responsible for FOCF's success: (and there are many more of you out there!!) |
| 12.04.06 Green Line #6 re-route begins |
9.02.06
Green Line #6 erosion control
Green Line #6 erosion control
7.02.06
Green Line #6 erosion control
Green Line #6 erosion control
Summer 06
National Trails Day
National Trails Day
Feb 06'
FOCF forms, clean up work begins
FOCF forms, clean up work begins
| SOME FOCF WORK PARTIES |
| capitolforest.com's affiliation with the Friends of Capitol Forest is to provide web space |
| Click here for a map of the Green Line #6 reroute. Winter 06/07. |
Dec 06'
Epic storm, Green Line#6 tree clearing
Epic storm, Green Line#6 tree clearing
01.06.07
Green Line #6 re-route continues
Green Line #6 re-route continues
02.03.07
Green Line #6 re-route. Starting to look like a trail. Sweet.
Green Line #6 re-route. Starting to look like a trail. Sweet.
03.03.07
Green Line #6 re-route completed. Lost Valley Loop storm tree clearing. Non-Synchro Vanangon.
Green Line #6 re-route completed. Lost Valley Loop storm tree clearing. Non-Synchro Vanangon.
04.07.07
Green Line #6 and Mima Porter #8, clearing the Peacock Run. Sponsored by STIHL.
Green Line #6 and Mima Porter #8, clearing the Peacock Run. Sponsored by STIHL.
03.21.07
Mid week "skip work and hit the trail day". Storm tree clearing Mima 8 and Trail 20. The professor cuts again, Forks is in the house.
Mid week "skip work and hit the trail day". Storm tree clearing Mima 8 and Trail 20. The professor cuts again, Forks is in the house.
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4.26.07
Friends of Capitol Forest,
You rock!!! I participated in the Capitol Forest Ultra Run yesterday and was amazed at how much great work the team of
volunteers has done. WOW! The trails are in fantastic condition and it's clear how much the friends of Capitiol Forest love
that area.
Thanks again, keep up the great work!!
Michelle Maislen
Seattle, WA
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4.26.07
Friends of Capitol Forest,
You rock!!! I participated in the Capitol Forest Ultra Run yesterday and was amazed at how much great work the team of
volunteers has done. WOW! The trails are in fantastic condition and it's clear how much the friends of Capitiol Forest love
that area.
Thanks again, keep up the great work!!
Michelle Maislen
Seattle, WA
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05.06.07
Mud control. Re route of a short section of middle Green Line #6. Jackson leads the posse and gets 'er done.
Mud control. Re route of a short section of middle Green Line #6. Jackson leads the posse and gets 'er done.
06.02.07
Lots of brush cutting along Mima #8 near Wedekind. The photos went MIA, thanks to everyone who came out.
Lots of brush cutting along Mima #8 near Wedekind. The photos went MIA, thanks to everyone who came out.
09.01.07
Brush cutting extravaganza on the Crestline Trail. Grade reversal installation on the lower Green Line #6. Jackson shows up
with more mechanized help to make all of our lives easier and our day far more productive!
Brush cutting extravaganza on the Crestline Trail. Grade reversal installation on the lower Green Line #6. Jackson shows up
with more mechanized help to make all of our lives easier and our day far more productive!
08.04.07
Restoration of Greenline #6 in recently logged section LOTS of brush cutting on upper section and general trail house
keeping. New FOCF work party record, over 200 hours in one day!!!!!!!!!
Restoration of Greenline #6 in recently logged section LOTS of brush cutting on upper section and general trail house
keeping. New FOCF work party record, over 200 hours in one day!!!!!!!!!
07.07.07
Brush cutting and water drainage on Trail #30, Mt Molly loop. New FOCF work party record over 150 hours in one
day!!!!!!!!
Brush cutting and water drainage on Trail #30, Mt Molly loop. New FOCF work party record over 150 hours in one
day!!!!!!!!
10.06.07
TAKE BACK THE Y!!!! Phase 1
The corner of Waddell Creek road and Sherman Valley road is a common parking area for mountain bikers. This spot is
also hidden behind trees, covered in large mud puddles and attractive to car thieves, boat dumpers and garbage dumpers.
We are taking it back. We started by limbing up the trees in the area, clearing out the brush and bringing a bull dozer in to
regrade the parking area. Stay tuned for next months progress, come join us.
TAKE BACK THE Y!!!! Phase 1
The corner of Waddell Creek road and Sherman Valley road is a common parking area for mountain bikers. This spot is
also hidden behind trees, covered in large mud puddles and attractive to car thieves, boat dumpers and garbage dumpers.
We are taking it back. We started by limbing up the trees in the area, clearing out the brush and bringing a bull dozer in to
regrade the parking area. Stay tuned for next months progress, come join us.
11.07.07
TAKE BACK THE Y!!!! Phase 2
The Y is coming around. Fencing is going up, gravel is in and the area is getting cleaner. Trail poachers, car thieves, garbage
dumpers and car prowlers will need to move on. Its a make-over that will hopefully spread from Sherman Valley Rad to
Margaret McKenny. Come help!!!
TAKE BACK THE Y!!!! Phase 2
The Y is coming around. Fencing is going up, gravel is in and the area is getting cleaner. Trail poachers, car thieves, garbage
dumpers and car prowlers will need to move on. Its a make-over that will hopefully spread from Sherman Valley Rad to
Margaret McKenny. Come help!!!
12.01.07 232 hours
TAKE BACK THE Y!!!! Phase 3
Thats a wrap. The sign board is up, the fence is complete. Great job everyone. The place looks so much better.
TAKE BACK THE Y!!!! Phase 3
Thats a wrap. The sign board is up, the fence is complete. Great job everyone. The place looks so much better.
WINTER 2007/2008
EPIC STORM TAKE TWO, REPAIR TIME.
Click on link here for the map and current reports on our 07/08 winter repair project.
If you have specific information about the conditions on this route please email us so we can address the work needed.
Please report conditions AND repairs so we can keep the map updated
friendsofcapitolforest@yaho.com or cfmtb@yahoogroups.com
Bring your saws, shovels and motivation, its clearing time!!!!
EPIC STORM TAKE TWO, REPAIR TIME.
Click on link here for the map and current reports on our 07/08 winter repair project.
If you have specific information about the conditions on this route please email us so we can address the work needed.
Please report conditions AND repairs so we can keep the map updated
friendsofcapitolforest@yaho.com or cfmtb@yahoogroups.com
Bring your saws, shovels and motivation, its clearing time!!!!
12.26.07
Massive water damage to Mima Porter #8. Some hardy souls and Jackson's mini went for it. Lots of productive work.
Massive water damage to Mima Porter #8. Some hardy souls and Jackson's mini went for it. Lots of productive work.
1.5.08 155.5 hours
More storm repair. #20 #6 #8. Two dozen hardcores showed up on a rainy and snowy January day. We cut some trees,
shoveled some mud and had hot chili and a bon fire at the finish line. Another good day with FOCF.
More storm repair. #20 #6 #8. Two dozen hardcores showed up on a rainy and snowy January day. We cut some trees,
shoveled some mud and had hot chili and a bon fire at the finish line. Another good day with FOCF.
3.1.08 129.5 hours
More tree cutting galore. Mima #8, Green Line #6 and The Valley of Death...all clear!!!!!!!!!!!!!
More tree cutting galore. Mima #8, Green Line #6 and The Valley of Death...all clear!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2.2.08 96.5 hours
Green Line #6 more restoration, and dialing. Very nice.
Green Line #6 more restoration, and dialing. Very nice.
4.5.08 134 hours
Gravel Pack In. Water drainage Mima #8 from Mima Falls CG. Tree cutting on GL6 above C-Line.
Gravel Pack In. Water drainage Mima #8 from Mima Falls CG. Tree cutting on GL6 above C-Line.
5.3.08
Green Line #6, culvert repair below C-Line and monster mud hole repair just above C-Line. Water drainage on GL6. Brush
cutting on Mima Porter #8.
Green Line #6, culvert repair below C-Line and monster mud hole repair just above C-Line. Water drainage on GL6. Brush
cutting on Mima Porter #8.
6.7.08
Sooper Dooper work party weekend.
More tree cutting by Saw Smith Graham crew on Mima Porter #8. Axe Man Kramer's crew repaired two old bridges and
resolved drainage issues on Green Line #6. Mcgovern and posse worked on water drainage on Mima Porter #8. Captain
Scholl and company cut brush on Mima Porter #8.
FOCF "Seasons" Movie Premier at Old Delphi School House. Good times
Sooper Dooper work party weekend.
More tree cutting by Saw Smith Graham crew on Mima Porter #8. Axe Man Kramer's crew repaired two old bridges and
resolved drainage issues on Green Line #6. Mcgovern and posse worked on water drainage on Mima Porter #8. Captain
Scholl and company cut brush on Mima Porter #8.
FOCF "Seasons" Movie Premier at Old Delphi School House. Good times
7.5.08
The Lost Valley Bush Wackin Project
The Lost Valley Bush Wackin Project
8.18.08
Closure of areas to prevent the frequent gunfire at trails and neighboring homes.
Closure of areas to prevent the frequent gunfire at trails and neighboring homes.
10.18 and 10.19 2008
IMBA Sustainable Trails Weekend. A full weekend of education, meals and trail building. Thanks IMBA!!
IMBA Sustainable Trails Weekend. A full weekend of education, meals and trail building. Thanks IMBA!!
10.4.08
Mima #8 re-route and rebuild. RIP Trough of Doom. The original section of trail has been an ongoing maintenance nightmare for
years. The new section is being built to current standards for proper water drainage and width to accomodate equestrians and ATV
based future maintenance. A BIG thanks to the 15+ volunteers who came out in the pouring rain and Mike Chun and Glenn Graham
who donated the equipment for the weekend.
Mima #8 re-route and rebuild. RIP Trough of Doom. The original section of trail has been an ongoing maintenance nightmare for
years. The new section is being built to current standards for proper water drainage and width to accomodate equestrians and ATV
based future maintenance. A BIG thanks to the 15+ volunteers who came out in the pouring rain and Mike Chun and Glenn Graham
who donated the equipment for the weekend.
| 501 (c)3 Donations are tax deductable |
8.2.08 and 8.3.08
Crestline bush-wack, #50 bush-wack and drainage, closure of dangerous shooting and dumping sites....a FULL weekend!
Crestline bush-wack, #50 bush-wack and drainage, closure of dangerous shooting and dumping sites....a FULL weekend!
| 501 (c)3 Donations are tax deductable |
| Those responsible for FOCF's organization: Work Party Coordinator/DNR Liason David Snyder davidsride@yahoo.com, Tools and Equipment Coordinator Bernie Miller bernardcmiller@comcast.net, Event Coordinator John Kramer j.kramer1@comcast.net, Public Relations Mike Schol scuba_mountainbike@yahoo.com, President Jack Ramsey ramco@localaccess.com, Vice President John Kramer j.kramer1@comcast.net, Treasurer Todd Davison todav@comcast.net, Secretary Matthieu Denuelle mdenuelle@hotmail.com, Membership Coordinator Ben Lewis bl_contact@yahoo.com, Fund Raiser Theresa Nation, Webmaster Jeff Haymes soleduck@hotmail.com TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR TRAILS AND FOCF PROJECTS!!!!!!! Come to a quarterly FOCF business meeting and help guide FOCF work parties, projects and policy. FOCF members and officers have equal voting power and authority. FOCF is controlled 100% by its member's democratic group conscience. The spirit of our group has and always will be that it is run by the boots on the trail. This insures we are always best representing our group and ultimately focused on our cause, Capitol Forest. Officers serve two year terms and are elected by FOCF members. Contact John Kramer for more info |
