Mount Dickerman — Friday, Oct. 17, 1997

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

Jessi led a crew of thirteen on the first mile of the Mount Dickerman trail. This was one of the best work parties I've been on this year. We got a lot done with out sacrificing the fun. We built many bigger-deeper-wider drain dips, a couple of waterbars, and some check dams. We also did lots of retreading, widenning the trail while removing roots and rocks. Two huge rocks the crew removed cost me a Deluxe Cheesburger at the Mountain View Cafe. I bet Jessi the crew wouldn't be able to move them. I guess I know now not to bet against WTA crews. I also had a couple of cute little kids con me out of two big handfuls of Gummiworms. I think they were practicing for Holloween already. The Mount Dickerman trail is far from being in perfect shape, but I think we've taken care of a lot of the major drainage problems on the first mile.