East Session 1 - Northwest Youth Corps

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Dear NYC’ers,
Now that the winter is settling in, we can all look back at the
times we had this summer through these journal pages and
reflect on those times we had. These journals reflect a small
part of what the experience was about, written from your
perspectives. Through them, it will remind you of and
experience which you never had before and an opportunity
which not all have a chance to partake in.
Completing a Youth Corps program brings with it a certain sense of
accomplishment that can only accompany spending time in the
woods with 11 other strangers who then become something of
a family. You forged friendships, scraped knees and fingers
together, and marveled at the work that a small group of
dedicated people can do when working in harmony. Although
not all times out there were perfect, I get the feeling that, in
the end, lives were changed as well as the landscape where
you found yourselves each week.
Thank you for continuing the legacy of Youth Corps and keeping the
Legacy of NYC alive in the forests we call the Pacific
Northwest. The next generation of NYC’ers will have the
shoulders of giants to stand on – yours.
All the best,
Joe Waksmundski
Youth Corps Director
East 1 2012
CREWLEADER: William Hough
CREW COLOR: Red
WEEK # 1
PROJECT NAME: South Fork Trail Maintenance
NATIONAL FOREST: Payette
RANGER DISTRICT: Krassel
Monday – Describe what your crew did this weekend.
Since our crew has two week back country project, we were not able to go to our
weekend site which was a bummer…but, instead we got to work all weekend and we
were able to get farther on our trail work and brushing, which made me feel pretty good
that we are getting farther.
Written By: Austin Gonzalez
Tuesday – Describe your project this week: Where are you? What are you doing?
Why?
For our project this week, we are continuing the trail work and brushing that we started
last week. We are located somewhere in the far outskirts of McCall. We are doing the
project to make it easier for the horses, mules and hikers to come back to this isolated
place. Also to have oodles and oodles of fun!
Written By: Austin Gonzalez
Wednesday – Describe your crew’s goals for a week.
By the end of this week, our crew wants to do some serious trail work heading in the
other direction from camp. Also, we probably want to learn how to do stuff better; as in
organizing, efficiency and self- determination. This is just a guess, but I am pretty sure
we also want to get to know each other better; which will work better once Finn gets his
voice back and everyone starts yelling more, and when we come up with some creative
nicknames. Work Harder, Yell Louder!
Written By: Alex Schulte
Thursday – Describe what your crew learned this week.
This week our crew learned how to dig trail and brush, we also made many rock
structures. Most importantly, we learned how important dedication is, and how everyone
suffers when even 1 person breaks dedication! Gah!
Friday – Describe your crew’s challenges and accomplishments this week.
4:00- Good Night Moon.
I don’t know where we’re going but we’ll get there soon at this speed.
We’ve made it our objective to reach camp by the end.
And all around the sediment, the bends in the trail become clearer and sharper
With the sun.
The ones on projects swing through the rock, leaving trails of rubble akin to delinquent’s
bedrooms.
The hoes clear out the debris and we are left with steady hinge and angle as far as the
eye can see stretching more than a mile.
After a while, the flat rock edge of earth is a treadmill, and we are pushed backwards
against our will,
Correcting and perfecting our meandering creation.
Branches fall in the trail’s vicinity,
Rocks removed, rocks broken and strategically placed, we are moving camp.
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholders, and our eyes are sparkling in the midday light.
We have not seen many more welcoming sites.
Written By: Finn Udall
East 1 2012
CREWLEADER: William Hough
CREW COLOR: Red
WEEK # 2
Last weekend our crew went to a weekend site in McCall. We hung out with Orange
Crew, which is very boisterous. On Saturday we either went to the lake/hike or on an
old-timey adventure. Then Parents came and brought a ton of food, a lot of cookies,
which was epic. Then on Sunday we began driving to our project site where we
commenced to be cursed by an angry mountain demon.
Why?
For the remaining three weeks, our crew will be restoring Horse Heaven Trail in the
Boise National Forest. Our goal is to restore 6 miles of trail. We will be repairing
drainage dips on the trail so that it’s not covered by water, and putting in rock structures
where needed. By restoring this trail, horses and motor cyclists will be able to use the
trail in an easier manner.
Written By: Kim Diep
Wednesday – Describe your crew’s goals for the week.
Well oh my where to start. We only got to work 7 hours then hike out. Due to a “Crew
member” Then we drove to Idaho City and called Desi, then drove to Boise to the grey
hound station to drop off a member. Then we drove a little ways till William said “hey
Russell is it but?” Don’t we don’t have an oil cup? So Then we drove to get a New oil
cup then back to the other NYC rig.
Written By: Austin Russell
This week our crew learned how to deal with stress, loss, and a lack of spoons. I believe
we will soon learn how to defeat the mountain demon and break our streak of ill-luck.
We have learned to stick together in the face of challenge (Hell’s Canyon!) Also we
learned how to dig drain drips, but in due time we will learn how to hike 8 miles in a day
with a smile which will far overshadow the feeble drainage drip.
This week, our crew had trouble climbing the mountain and doing the water ways right.
When we started climbing the mountains, a lot of us stopped most of the time and it
took longer than what was wanted. When we made waterways, we made them too
steep and a little short. After walking the mountain a little bit however, there were no
stops, besides the water, and we finished much faster than before. We have done well
on our waterways, with them actually being the right size and not too steep.
Written By: Haley House
East 1 2012
CREWLEADER: Grey Pickett
CREW COLOR: Orange
WEEK # 1
PROJECT NAME: Boundary Creek Trail Maintenance
RANGER DISTRICT: Weiser
We had a fun weekend, we played hacky sack. Then we were separated on different
groups four color crews were: Red, Orange, Yellow, and Blue. We learned how to set
up tents and stuff at orientation. We had a flat tire that we had to fix at the gas station.
We think Red crew did something to the trailer tire (NOT REALLY!) We also beat the
other crews on trailer. I was over whelmed when I got to the camp.
Written By: Marcus Alves
Why?
This week we are working in Cambridge and we have to hike two miles to work, my
crew is building trail and trimming brush. The brush has to be 8 inch off the ground and
away from the trail. We have come far by building trail. We have been building on this
trail for two days.
Written By: Skyler Freeman
The main goal for Orange Crew is to complete 2 miles of the Boundary Trail in Payette
National Forest. We have completed about a mile of the trail, but we are speeding up,
and I think we will finish by Friday for sure. On Tuesday we completed about 2400 feet
of trail, while on Monday we only did 800 feet, the goal is 1800 feet each day, some are
a little behind, but with the momentum we have been gaining, we will finish.
Written By: Ben Colwell
During the week each morning we go over different safety tips, called safety circle.
We covered a number of tips including tool safety, fire safety and other ways to keep
yourself and your crew safe. We also learned how to properly use tools and build trails.
Since this is our first week we have learned a ton of new rules and set-ups. The crew as
a whole is still working on mastering any and all rules but we are very quick and work
well together.
Written By: Tanner Garretson
East 1 2012
CREW COLOR: Orange
WEEK # 2
PROJECT NAME: Invasive Species
NATIONAL FOREST: Adams County
We made multiple store stops, loading up on sugar, coffee, and bad food. Afterwards
the Orange crew made its way to Ponderosa State Park where we took showers and
got rid of most of the dirt on our bodies. We met up with some of the other corps
members and played Frisbee. After a night of little sleep and pointless crew competition,
we awake, made breakfast, and drove out to our new site.
Written By: John Teinert
Why?
We are cleaning up Mediterranean sage in the town of Council, Idaho. We are cleaning
up the Mediterranean Sage because it is an invasive species and it spreads really easy.
It is a noxious weed that no one likes. When it dries it turns into a tumble weed and
drops seeds everywhere.
Written By: Josh Willard
This week, The Orange Crew is removing the invasive Mediterranean Sage from the
area surrounding Council Idaho. The goal is to eventually remove all of the individual
noxious weeds from the area but as our crew cannot do this in our single week on this
project; our goal is to beat the previous crew on site, who completed one hundred and
twenty acres. We would be super stoked if we could complete one hundred and forty
acres by Friday. We also strive to stay focused as the work we are doing is very boring
and our minds tend to wander as do our eyes. Even with all of this, our crew’s main goal
is to do the best job possible.
Written By: Didier Hepker
This week, the orange crew learned how to remove Mediterranean Sage and how to
grid an area where they are found. We learned why invasive species are harmful to the
environment and animals. Mediterranean Sage is an invasive species and is poisonous
to animals and to humans who try to eat it.
Written By: Tyler Walsh
One challenge we had this week is keeping a straight for sage (Mediterranean). Another
challenge we had was working with each other because we don’t bond very much in the
last week. The new crew members are a little shay but they are good crew members.
We accomplished by working together to be better to make a better community.
Written By: Marcus Alves
East 1 2012
CREW COLOR: Orange
WEEK # 3
PROJECT NAME: South Fork Trail Maintenance
NATIONAL FOREST: Payette National Forest
RANGER DISTRICT: Krassel Ranger District
At the weekend site both Orange and Red Crew split up and mingled for the Rec trips.
One group went to the historical town of Roseberry outside Donnelly, and then explored
a Farmer’s Market and British car show in McCall. The other group took a store stop,
and then went to Ponderosa State Park for Frisbee. After the Rec trips, both groups
reconvened at the weekend site in time for parent weekend.
Written By: Connor Grant
Why?
This week the Orange crew is in the Payette National Forrest working on a 6.5 mile trail
where red crew spent the last two weeks working on the same trail. Why we are here is
because the trail is in bad need of repairs mainly because bikers and pack mules use
the trail. Yesterday on our first day back on train we did 1800 feet in length which was
cool!
Wednesday – Describe your Crew’s goals for the week.
Our crew’s goal is to finish a section of trail by smoothing it out, making a hinge and
leveling out the trail to a zero percent grade, ultimately making a trail as pleasing to the
eye and easy on the books that one would sell his own grandmother just for the
privilege of walking on it. A goal that is slightly easier to measure would be 1200 feet
per day, with some successful rock projects along the way. We’ve also set some
smaller goals, like having 30 minutes or less in the morning from when we wake up to
when we’re on the clock. This is not really as much of a goal as it is an expectation.
The newest crew members Josh and Connor learned how to dig trail. We all learned
how to write resumes. We also learned about rock structures, how to make perfect cut
banks, hinges and how to level tread. We learned how to restore trail. We also learned
about Marcus’s life.
Written By: Josh Willard
This week and next, Orange crew is back country on the south fork of the Salmon River.
The country is very beautiful, but contains many dangers. The land is infested with
snakes, many of them dangerous and the water is swift. We see rafters almost daily; we
aren’t completely cut off from other people. The trail we are working is made of granite
soil, and was worked last year by an NYC crew, and more was done this year by Red
crew. We have just reached the point where the NYC crew ended last year. This makes
the going fast and easy, giving us hope for a finish in the next few days.
East 1 2012
CREW COLOR: Orange
WEEK # 4
This weekend, since Orange crew is back country, we had a day off on Saturday. We
did a few seeds, and then listened to Josh’s personal history. After late morning, and an
early night on Saturday, we got up at the usual 5:30am Sunday Morning. Packed up
and moved camp 2 miles upriver to provide much easier access to the worksite. After
separating personal gear from crew gear, we covered the backpacks with tarps, than
went to the worksite for a rainy four hour day.
Tuesday –
The knowledge that this is our second to last week looms over us all. There is much talk
of graduation and “what are your plans with the money?” While it is comforting to look
ahead to such things, we must be focused on the project. We are closer to the end of
the session but it should not take us off task.
Wednesday –
Patriotism galore for Orange crew today, as it is the 4th of July! After a hard day’s work
with interwoven patriotic conversation and interjection, we Americans have settled in on
a scenic sandy flat just by the river. We are like the pioneers who founded this great
country. Through adversity and sore feet we press on, nay, we conquer on, plunging
into the beautiful wilderness of the Payette National Forest. As our expedition nears
completion, we reflect with prideful eyes on the work completed. What lies ahead? Few
know, but it matters not, for the conviction of the great American eagle soars in our
hearts. We draw strength and resolve for the knowledge that we live in the greatest
country on earth. Long live the red, white and blue!
Written By: Nick Orr
Thursday –
These last two weeks my crew has made a lot of memories. I had a great time hiking
in. It was a very good challenge for all my crew members. The crew built about 3 miles
of hard trail. We moved camp on Sunday and we all loved our new location by the river.
John took his guitar back to where we stayed and that made a great time. Our crew saw
a rattle snake; we had to back off for a couple minutes. On the hike out my crew was
fast and strong about everything. We got back to the rig and enjoyed all the great food.
We then went to bed and now we’re having fun.
Written By: Skyler Freeman
During our 2 weeks on the South Fork Salmon River Trail, we worked to improve the cut
bank and tread. One of the most major problems we faced was a collapsing section of
the trail near a waterfall. We needed to collect rocks to build a wall to support the trail.
We also had a problem with a gravel fall we were forced to climb the hill and pull gravel
down and use it to fill the trail after finishing. We had to put cribbing along the bottom of
the trail to keep the gravel from falling. During the entire two week protect, We
completed, brushing and tread, about 2.89 mile of trail.
East 1 2012
CREW COLOR: Orange
WEEK # 5
PROJECT NAME: Jack Knife Trail
NATIONAL FOREST: Caribou National Forest
Since both Blue and Orange Crew leaders were both on their day off the two Rec trips
had to go out separately. The trips consisted of a store stop and a trip to the beach.
After the Rec trips we held the crew Olympics, which included events such as the hold
5-gallon relay and time &planting. Orange crew ended up winning every event of the
Olympics.
Why?
We are digging a primitive trail on the Idaho-Wyoming border. This trail hasn’t been
touched 1988, and is needed by Basque and Peruvian Sheep herders, horse riders, and
hunters. We plan to make passage easier. We are doing mostly brushing and mostly
just seeing where the trail goes.
Wednesday –
Finish the project. We finished our final full work day today. The end is in our sights, and
we all feel it beckoning us to its welcoming arms. We are maintaining a state of
awareness while also keeping our eyes on the fire. We know that land cell phones and
mattresses and easy accessible sugar is very close, only just out of our grasp. Yet we
know that we will miss each other as well, and the past month we have become very
close.
Thursday –
Desolate, and beautiful
Trees whisper in the morning
Giving praise to the sunrise
Silence
Leather gloves, leather boots
Cracking as I amble to
Breakfast
The scent of Jasmine in the air
The sheep calls
The dew falls
On a moment in time, his moment
Work awaits
Written By: Nicholas Orr
Trying to get the project done in 3 days and 3 hours but we got done in 3 days 8 hours.
We also drove for 5 hours Thursday and we are going to finish the trip on Friday. We
finished the trail which is cool and finally got the whole session.
Written By: Unknown
My Most Challenging Day at NYC Was…
Probably when we started that first day, the thought that this was going to last a month
was hard on me.
Hiking out of the back country site @ Payette National Forest, my toes were killing me!
Hiking out from backcountry for two weeks.
Written By: Skyler
Hiking out of the worksite on the first day of work.
First day! Everyone else had a week’s experience under their belts and I was starting
new. It was a little overwhelming.
Leaving the Payette National Forest; my feet felt like they were on fire.
I didn’t have a challenging day.
Written By: Marcus
From Now On I Will Always…
Do what need to be done first, and then later slack off.
Appreciate small beauties in life and strive to get outside as much as possible.
Be more out there, help when it’s needed.
Written By: Skyler
Push myself to do things fast and well.
Work harder, be faster, and live stronger.
Push past pain.
Work hard to get things done.
Written By: Marcus
One Thing I Will Always Remember:
I met and became good friends with a lot of people I never would have met without
NYC.
Friends that I made here.
Everything that happened during NYC.
Written By: Skyler
All of my experiences during Youth corps.
Everything… just the whole experience is so memorable.
All the new friends that I made.
Is meeting the whole crew.
Written By: Marcus
At NYC I Learned…
Describe 3 things you learned from your NYC Experience.
How to encourage others, appreciate the simple tasks, and how to forget time.
Knots, cooking skills, how to dig tread.
Leadership skills, working skills, be active.
Written By: Skyler
How to dig trail, How to enjoy the little things, and how to work harder.
Work Hard, appreciate simplicity, and the fact that time is arbitrary.
Pain is to be ignored, knots, and to work harder.
To work hard to get things done.
Written By: Marcus
My Three Favorite NYC Experiences Were…
Olympics! Everyone was in a great mood and we all felt closer afterwards. Swading the
second week with Orange crew and the rec trip to the McCall waterfront.
Hanging w/ everyone on the beach on the 4th of July, first day of work where I learned
so much, hiking into the back country.
Enjoying the beautiful views in the backcountry talking to a lot of good people and
friends, and making a rock wall in the backcountry.
Written By: Skyler
Meeting so many new people, learning all about the places we’re working in and
everyone’s strong laughing.
Meeting the crew, Independence Day, and crew Olympics.
Olympics, learning about tread and seeing new parts of Idaho.
Seeing more of Idaho, crew Olympics, and meeting the crew members and leader.
Written By: Marcus
East 1 2012
CREWLEADER: Don Yarbrough “Thor”
CREW COLOR: Blue
WEEK # 1
PROJECT NAME: Adams County Weeds 2012
Employer: Adams County Weed Management
Sunday – Describe what your crew did this weekend.
This weekend we had orientation. We discussed what we would be doing over the next
five weeks and safety precautions we could take. We broke into four groups where we
rotated and talked about life at NYC (tents, tools, safety procedures, etc.) We met with a
stranger and interviewed them and presented to the group. Then we played a fun game
called birdie on a perch. Next we got back into a circle and discussed the main reasons
of why we came here. The next day we were assigned to our crews and got packed and
ready to go. When we arrived at our campsite we set up camp and got everything
prepared for the week. Then we played a game and had Seed for 2 ½ hours, where we
wrote our crew contract, now we are doing our chores. Shortly we will go to bed and
begin our working lives at NYC!
Written By: Levi
Monday – Describe your project this week: Where are you? What are you doing?
Why?
I’m in Idaho. I’m pulling foreign shrub-like weeds called Mediterranean Sage. It’s
extremely hot out; the sun is cooking us. I plan on being here the whole time, but right
now is really really hard because I am homesick. I’m looking forward to the next project
because the work is boring. Being here opens my eyes to how close I am to my folks.
The group seems to be getting along well. Our first day of work went well because
everybody got along and the work was easy…Except the heat! Its crazy that week 1 is
already nearing being done and I’m looking forward to week 5.
Written By: Colter Norris
Tuesday – Describe your crew’s goals for the week.
The sound of light rain on the tent made me apprehensive about getting out of bed this
morning. But it stopped, thankfully, and turned into a beautiful, if warm day. We were
slightly late, so our punctual leader declared our punishment to be many, many
pushups. Pushups, hiking up a giant hill, up and down, up and down, drinking water,
gallons it seemed, was our whole day. It was a good day, working hard feels great,
especially when you’re not sneezing. The view was spectacular, the conversation
enlightening and the food delicious. After a chilly dip in the creek and a game I’m ready
to eat sleep and conquer tomorrow.
Written By: Pixie
Wednesday – Describe what your crew learned this week.
I think it would be appropriate to say that our crew in the first few days we’ve been
together has learned how to be very efficient, between being rushed out of our camp at
like 6:00pm driving to the ranger station (information center) and waiting out a thunder
storm then driving back and setting our camp again so we could work the next morning
and having fantastic team mates and fearless leaders I can say that I haven’t had a
crew like this before.
Written By: Kali Campbell
Thursday – Describe your crew’s challenges and accomplishments this week.
Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. But it could have been, would have
been worse than we could ever know. Today was the definition of the sound of silence.
As we lined up from point A to point B, taking the path of least resistance, thunder
roared (aka Don “Thor” boisterously kept us in line with his mighty voice) In case
nobody picked up on it, we did a lot of singing today. Dinner is about to cut me off, but
it’s ok; because I am so temped by this food (Magical Food!)
Written By: Bernard
East 1 2012
CREW COLOR: Blue
WEEK # 2
PROJECT NAME: Pike Creek Trail Rehab
Employer: Burns BLM
Monday- Describe what your crew did this weekend.
Well we left our site to go to the weekend site. When we got to McCall it was pretty late.
So we helped w/ putting up camp. Saturday we went on rec trips. ☺ We even had a
snowball fight. Then got ready for our next site; we had a long ride to Oregon. When we
got there we set up camp in this desert like ghetto place which was really windy, and
now were sitting here chillin and eating.
Written By: Unknown
Why?
Well week 1 flew by quickly, now here we are week 2 almost half way done already. We
started off the week with a very hard bag toting hike thru a desert canyon, this week is
going by very fast, and I’m sure next week will go by even quicker. I think it’s safe to say
we all wanna go home and be with the people that matter most. The people we love.
This work is way better than pulling Med Sage.
Written By: Colter Norris
When we started this week we quibbled with each other. But on day 3, of the project we
have grown together, also our work goes onward steadily, our squabbling at each other
has gone down and we all hope to grow from this experience both mentally and
physically. I hope that by the end of this week, we are gonna be able to work and not
shout at each other.
Written By: Unknown
This week we learned how to create some hella good trail in the Pike Creek Draw;
everything from bashing the earth, to wailing away at sage brush. The progress our
whole crew has made surprises me so much. This job has Med-sage beat in everything
from the work we do, to the feeling of success I get at the end of the day.
Written By: Justin Graves
Friday – Describe you crew’s challenges and accomplishments this week.
Being on a 2 week back country trip sucks only because there is no shower to look
forward to on Friday. But the gorgeous work place makes up for the matted hair and
stench wafting from the boy’s tent. Then the hike down to the bus was phenomenal.
What are men compared to rocks and trees? We then had an amazing adventure in the
desert and running around like lunatics. Camping under the stars with a sweet fresh
wind brushing my face while snuggled contentedly in my sleeping bag with Derf the
pillow pet made for a lovely sleep. In all, Friday was good because the work was
fulfilling, the friend’s funny, and the view unreal.
Written By: Pixie
East 1 2012
CREW COLOR: Blue
WEEK # 3
PROJECT NAME: Pike Creek Trail Rehab
Employer: Burns BLM
We worked a 9 then after that we hiked out. We went to fields and ate milkshakes from
heaven and breakfast. We slept under the stars and Thor read to us then we hiked to
our site in amazing time. Then we chilled and now we are eating.
Written By: Unknown
Monday – Describe your project this week: Where are you? What are you doing?
Why?
This week we are cutting trail in the most beautiful canyon ever. The job site is the same
as last week. We are cutting this trail in hopes of preserving the natural beauty of the
Pike creek Draw
Our crew’s goal this week is to finish up a reroute on the Oregon Steens Mountain
National trail. We are currently knocking it out like a pro and when we finish that we will
be moving on to another trail that is near our original camp so that’s our goals…
Written By Kali Campbell
Do you ever wonder if ants get tired or if their little ant legs get tired scampering up
rocks? Ants are quite a bit like corps members. They get up and work and don’t stop
and go” Why the heck am I dragging around the big dead grass hopper again?” They
just work off the basic instinct that if they don’t the colony will be a bit worse off. We
know that if we don’t work, we will be a bit worse off. (a.k.a. we will get fired and have
no money) So, in the grand scheme of things I suppose that if we are like ants, and
ants are smaller than even my smallest toe and rocks are mountains to them. And we
are so much smaller that the planet, stars, the universe. Than it doesn’t really matter
that much that I didn’t get any mail.
Written By: Lisa “Bernard” Garrard
Thursday - Describe your crew’s challenges and accomplishments this week.
Well we are kicking some serious trail. We also did a lot of QC but I personally love you
all and I think you all are doing great and now we are eating.
Written By: Quincy Hurley
East 1 2012
CREW COLOR: Blue
WEEK # 4
PROJECT NAME: Dog Daze
Mandy is in denial about life. In her mind, she woke up in a bed, went for coffee, and
didn’t see any weeds all day. In reality she woke up at 4:45am, ate an everything bagel
with everything on it, and spent the next ten hours looking at weeds. Meanwhile, Don
insisted that “retaliation” is spelt with an “I” like “Ritaliation”. Also, Cody Kodiak bear face
tried to feed everyone the horrible- horse- poison –death- plant that kills unicorns and
babies. Don had a “case of the Mondays” The End…
Written By: Lisa, Mandi, and Levi
Why?
Today we continued our forward attack on the hounds-tongue. We continued to play
unfair work games such as “Contact”, “Pogo” and “4 is the magic number”. Don seems
to enjoy giving us some of the hardest words ever in contact. I feel like today was a
better day than yesterday and that we really got some work done.
Wednesday – Describe you crew’s goals for the week.
Our goal for this week is to rip up some hounds tongue! Which personally I think we are
doing awesome at doing so! Especially today, I was dubbed water fairy today, and
forced people to drink which made most people more aware and less irritated with each
other, which is fantastic! We barely missed any! Winning! So happy! ☺
This week we learned that Don cheats hardcore and doesn’t play well w/ others. Also
that he looks like a Pez dispenser and can’t spell. We learned that we don’t need family
and fireworks to enjoy the 4th. I think that from now on we will keep a better eye on our
dinner so that for the next week we don’t have to eat food that tastes like Apollo’s
calluses covered in mustard. But most of all we retained that Grey Pickett is a week
Man!
This week was very interesting. We looked at the ground ever so slowly, serving
Unicorns. A lot of us were getting anxious for the 5th week. I believe we had an overall
good week. Potatoes sound good☺.
Written By: Unknown
East 1 2012
CREW COLOR: Blue
WEEK # 5
PROJECT NAME: Boundary Cr. Trail Maintenance
NATIONAL FOREST: Payette National Forest
RANGER DISTRICT: Weiser
In the beginning Don said the hike shall be in miles and there shalt be seven of them.
He also shortly stated that the drive shall also be seven hours. Don has a thing for
seven on this day; which is, ironically, the 8th. The drive was at most, 2 hours. The hike,
approximately ½ a mile. We welcome Garrett the strong today and say farewell to
Allison the spoon. Cody the bear face chills ant the Don never leaves.
Monday – describe your project this week: Where are you? What are you doing?
Why?
After a long 2.5 mile hike, we went on to work a full day. We worked on 2.1 miles of the
trail today. Now, I am sitting eating Nutella, just took a drink of soy sauce to get salt
back in me. I am still slightly exhausted. Over all, we brushed a strong amount of trail.
Well, this week started out great. We brushed 2.1 miles of trail on Monday out of a 2.4
mile trail. Today we treaded 1.2 miles. Go Team! Our goal for the week is that by the
end of tomorrow that we finish the other 1.2 miles left. But I think what’s really driving us
on is the idea of using a cross cut. Oh Yeah! “Go Blue crew” How r you doing?
Written By: Unknown
There’s something special about working in the woods, about living with and loving
complete strangers for 5 weeks. When I think about my time here, with my first crew, I
wonder what course my life may have taken, or their lives, if not for meeting each other.
We’ve all made an impact on each other whether we realize it or not. I’m greedy for
more time with them! I don’t want to leave this group of people who’ve become family.
From the opera singing crew leader to the buffest boys and most cool girls (not to
mention the coolest rovers ever!) We’re the most epic crew in the whole universe.
Written By: Pixie
Thursday – Describe your crew’s challenges and accomplishments this week.
This last week felt like a day. It went fast but was way fun. Trail works the best and this
was the best last week I could’ve hoped for, we accomplished so much! We did 2.4
miles of trail and brushing done in 3 days. I love may crew, we have rough points but
everything always worked out. I’m going to miss all of them so much.
Written By: Mandy Welty
Probably crew Olympics day, both of my feet were cracked open and bleeding on the
bottom, I was in a horrible mood.
The most challenging day was after I talked to my parents after the Steens. I wanted to
go home very bad.
Parents visit, Saturday. They brought my little brother. I miss him so much.
My most challenging day while doing NYC is thinking about going home. I don’t want to
go back.
Written By: Steven Robeson
The most challenging day of NYC for me was either the day I showed up I always knew
someone here but not this year I felt so lonely… or first day of last week it was so hot
and going uphill with water I could barely breathe…
The most challenging day at NYC is when a crew member left cuz it brought back tons
of memories and it was really difficult.
Hiking up the mountain on the Steens project, first day. Every step felt like it would be
my last.
Written By: Pixie
First Day… I didn’t know what to expect.
Written By: Levi
Enchi-pie, getting a ridge from Patty, and Daily spit-offs.
Great bus rides, interesting week old Enchi-pie, great leaders help.
Trail work in Payette National Forest, bus rides, personal histories of my crew members.
Busting 2.4 miles of trail in 3 days, telling jokes, making new friends.
Thinking things that were completely not funny were hilarious and everyone screaming
down the trail persuading me to keep going while laughing my face off.
1. Meeting all these great people
2. Wonderful Rovers!
3. Everything w/ NYC.
1. Don and I spitting. Especially when he spit/drooled all over his beard!
2. When it snowed during 3rd week.
3. Getting Don’s honest opinion about me. (Evals)
Written By: Unknown
Traveling, learning skills, being more self-efficient.
Written By: Levi
At NYC I learned…
Describe 3 things you learned from your NYC Experience.
Never Fill the Dutchy, Quincy will do anything for $5.00, Ok, I’m going to pogo.
Great work ethic, work well with others, overcome challenges.
4 is the magic number, work hard, I can carry a back pack bigger than I am.
4 is the magic number, how to build a good switch back, how to get up and work 3, 10
hour days.
I learned that east is hecka more hard core than south.
Written By: Kali
Learned about trail, about myself more, more environmental.
1. That I roll my eyes a lot.
2. I love hard work, especially when everyone else is doing it to.
3. That there’s different forms of leadership
Written By: Pixie
There a lot of cool people in this world.
Written By: Levi
I want a brass grubber!
Written By Justin Graves
Cody walking up to a super tall weed and started shaking it saying “shut up! Shut up!”
“why Cody?” Cody – just like a baby… JUST KIDDING!!!
Some of the site’s we seen.
Pushing myself harder than I ever have.
Written By: Kali
The People!
Getting letters and care packages, that was amazing, especially getting pictures in
them.
Written By: Pixie
My new friends.
Written By: Levi
Shut up Don.
Judge trail as I walk it.
Written By: Justin graves
Avoid PB&J sandwiches.
Work Hard.
Cherish the time that I have with people.
Written By: Kali
Leave no trace!
Listen to much more diverse music! ☺
Written By: Pixie
Become closer to family.
Written By: Levi
East 1 2012
CREWLEADER: Claire Abidog
CREW COLOR: Yellow
WEEK # 1
PROJECT NAME: Noxious Weed Pulling
NATIONAL FOREST: Ochoco National Forest
RANGER DISTRICT: Lookout Mountain Rd
Monday – Describe what your crew did this weekend
Well, today we went on an 8 hour drive to somewhere in Oregon and me and Ty dug
the latrine when we got here. We worked on that until free time. I played guitar while
others played cards. Camp set up was fast and efficient. We got to a safety analysis
from our contact and went over it before everyone got into chores.
Written By: Tim Cowan
Why?
Today war was declared on hounds tongue. The hounds tongue is a noxious weed that
travels on the bodies of cattle. It is an elusive foe and most cunning. The week takes a
similar form to the form of natural plants, making it hard to root out. Despite the
formability of Hounds tongue, yellow crew prevails pushing back the infestation and
saving ponies everywhere.
Written By; Anna Ward
Wednesday - Describe your crew’s goals for the week.
This week yellow crews goals are to be safe, get to know our crewmates and help our
contact Lori in the removal of hounds tongue in order to protect the horses and elk from
eating it while they graze. Also we have made it a goal to impress our contact by getting
through each work site assigned to us done faster and more efficiently.
Written By: Mykeal Moats
Day 3: Hound’s Tongue Apocalypse
The sun beats down upon us as a great flaming tyrant. Great casualties were suffered
on the water and hound force’s sides. Our lessons must be learned quickly in the face
of the oncoming hordes. We, the yellow knights, learn to value our provisions. Without
water there can be no war. Skill with tools is valued highly: we learn to lay waste to our
foes with cruel efficiency. Heavy crossfire is often inflicted upon the innocent townsfolk
these devils hide amongst. None under value the importance of the knowledge needed
to smite only the ranks of evil. Their blood is on our hands. We hope only to survive our
next encounter.
Written By: Paul Cantrell
Our “Destiny” has been set out to annihilate the Hounds Tongue to save what’s left of
the Oregonian Horses. This week we have had four people get stung by bees during
our vengeance on the hounds tongue. Today’s battle was the gods sent out a
ginormous killer bee to use the element of surprise by stinging Ryan the fabulous our
great brother in battle. Tomorrow we are going to be in a hurry to destroy the rest of the
hounds tongue and wrap up the rest of our base to head back to our headquarters.
Written By: Ainslee Mcintyre
East 1 2012
CREW COLOR: Yellow
WEEK # 2
PROJECT NAME: Jackknife Creek Trail Rehabilitation
NATIONAL FOREST: USFS Caribou- Targhee National Forest
RANGER DISTRICT: Soda Springs/ Montpelier Ranger District
Monday – describe what your crew did this weekend.
After our fantastic, into the dead of night drive, the mighty, mighty yellow crew got to
catch some “Z’s”. We then had a day off in which we went to the beach! We didn’t swim
however, we “water recreated” and played with the wildcats, Frisbee that is. The day
went so fantastic it blew my mind! The rest was well needed because Sunday morning
we drove 12 amazing hours to the middle of nowhere; Wyoming to start our next
project. The first night was pretty exciting. We had a gopher crawl into our tent scaring
me half to death and causing me to punch my Middleton buddy waking him from his
slumber.
Written By: Ryan Hoyt
Why?
This week yellow crew is 5 miles from the Wyoming border. It’s so close you can see it.
We will have a wonderful week filled with learning trail skills and fighting off evil trail
gnomes. Through the dehydration and heat we will learn to blaze sexy trail across this
great land of (almost) Wyoming.
Written By: Tanner Graham
Today on the Wyoming/Idaho border we fight for territory vigorously smashing our way
through the dangers of the Bald Mountain Trail to please our contact. Thirst is subtle
due to our stretches of hydration. This trail seems impeccable but not to the forces of
the yellow submarines. With the help from Claire goddess of trails and Pamela goddess
of control this trails time is running thin.
Written By: Micheal Simmons
Thursday - Describe what your crew learned this week.
Today we courageously fought off the cowardly Wyoming/Idahoan Minerals and the
malicious sage! Like true Viking warriors! They are currently beating a hasty retreat to
their petty set up they call their “homeland”. As we rest our true Viking warrior muscles
and eats a super Viking dinner. Our wyomidahian soil they know little of how much their
puny, petty, pathetic, little existence is coming to be extinguished by our mighty, mighty,
yellow Viking tools to make way for your tremendously overpowering trail.
Written By: Ty Smith
Once upon a time there were 11 dwarves with the beautiful snow Claire. While the 12 of
them rested in the valley below the evil trail queen devices a plot for above. The 12
came along way since the beginning of the era. The evil queen has sent out difficult
obstacles such as the bushes of never more, the army of skeeters, and the orb of fire.
Luckily, poison apples have not arrived yet. This week we have become greater friends
due to our retribution of words. Our brave dwarves and snow Claire now suffer from the
effects of the mighty bleach dragon.
To be continued.
Written By: Micheal and Destiny
East 1 2012
CREW COLOR: Yellow
WEEK # 3
PROJECT NAME: Jackknife Creek Trail Rehabilitation
NATIONAL FOREST: USFS Caribou- Targhee National Forest
RANGER DISTRICT: Soda Springs/ Montpelier Ranger District
The yellow crew, injured by their exhausting battle against the forces of nature, traveled
home Friday night. The next day became a time of restoration for our troubled forces.
After this, the yellow crew awakened this morning with a new found strength. Our
battlements advanced to the trail faster than ever. The fight was long and hard. The
enemy was strong and left us with a few injuries consisting of lethal Bee venom and
wrist injury, yet successfully the yellow crew advanced the trail.
Written By: Tim Cowan
The past two days have been challenging. Almost done with the trail, we strive to get
through all the weeds and stumps in our way. Our goal is to finish this trail by tomorrow
and show Desi we are better than we lead on. Despite our ignorance our trail is turning
out great and for that we shall be proud of ourselves and of each other. We have all
been sick and have had allergies since we got to the Wyoming/Idaho but we haven’t let
that get us down. We are strong. We are stubborn, we are hard-working, and we keep it
real and are yellow crew. All for one & one for all!
Written By: Ainslee Mcintyre
Thursday – describe what your crew learned this week.
This morning we woke up on time like true Viking warriors. Throughout the workday the
yellow Viking warriors destroyed Wyomadaho soil to make tread. Yesterday the mighty
yellow Vikings expanded their Viking warrior like craniums. Our Viking like teachers
were Mykeal (Helga) and Anna (aka Anna) Because Anna is already so awesome.
East 1 2012
CREW COLOR: Yellow
WEEK # 4
PROJECT NAME: Porphyry Trail Rehabilitation
This weekend yellow crew was by themselves at the weekend site. We got to hang out
with LDP 4 in Idaho City. It was pretty great.
Why?
This week and next week we are working the Porphyry trail. We will be brushing,
lopping, doing rock work, and making tread. We have 5 miles of trail to perfect; all of it
switchback. The trail is in one of Idaho’s most beautiful landscapes the Payette National
Wilderness. It’s gorgeous! The hike in to where we are camping is about 4 miles all
completely flat. Tim who owns a farm near the trail head has offered to pack in some of
our gear for us. Yes!
Written By: Anna Ward
Out in the outback of Payette National Forest, the energetic yellow crew is heading off
to destroy the mighty vegetation over lord and take out his evil rocky minions. We must
keep drinking our energy juice to stay strong and defeat the veggie monster. The
delicious berries are tempting to us all but we won’t be defeated that easily for we know
what power they possess.
In the continuous fight against the evil trail queen; fighting off her minions the boulders
of treachery and the despicable hedges of the central corridor as we have learned the
power of inslope to conquer the dangers set upon us. Porphyry trail shall be the final
test for the 11 dwarves and snow Clair to truly earn the evil queens respect.
Written By: Micheal Simmons
The hike to our campsite was 9 miles but took us 6 hours to get here. We started LOD’s
this week and as far as work goes we have gotten really far, it’s coming along pretty
well. Can’t say we have worked 9 hours a day like we have the past few days. There
have been a few rocks in our way but with all the hiking our legs and arms have gotten
pretty strong! Our challenges get defeated with every lop, chop, and scrape. Yellow
crew is doing our best to make this trail worth the hike or ride. 3 people have fallen but
none have been hurt so that’s great. Graduation is next weekend so we get to show off
all our muscles. As tired as we all are we make the day pass.
Written By: AJM
East 1 2012
CREW COLOR: Yellow
WEEK # 5
PROJECT NAME: Porphyry Trail Rehabilitation
This past weekend yellow crew had their day off backcountry. Three strong souls hiked
out to get items forgotten. The rest of the crew stayed at camp and had an entire day of
p-time. The path to the rig was shrouded in mystery with a possible rattlesnake attack at
any curve; yet spirits were high.
Why?
Currently we are in the Payette National forest rebuilding trail and making it beautiful.
Today went by pretty slow and we had a few problems that we had to face. These
events were quite dramatic but we weathered the storm… both literally and
metaphorically, like true Viking warriors!
Our crew’s goal is to try and conquer 6 miles which we may not conquer. But we shall
try as hard as we can and also get as far. We have to fight the heat and to keep
hydrated. The week is almost done and we got really far and we are working faster than
the first trail.
Written By: DM
The biggest lesson our crew learned this week while digging exquisite trail was respect.
Respect for ourselves and most importantly our crew mates. After experiencing a long
day that was filled with insults, gossip and hatred brought on by exit mentality of our
whole crew a storm came just in time to give us all a chance to reflect upon our actions
and put new standards towards the future.
Written By: Mykeal Moats
Our crew successfully hiked out 4 miles one hour less than when we hiked in. We beat
out the evil powers of the dehydration monster and stayed perfectly healthy. We
managed to pack/unpack everything quickly to get on the road the same day
(Thursday). We, the yellow crew, slept in Donnelly and ate an amazing dinner. On our
way to Weiser, we saw blue crew and had an amazing lunch in Council. Big clean here
we come!
Realize the inevitability of a worse alternative and appreciate life.
Written By: P.C.
I will always pay attention to my actions, and try to humble myself a lot more.
Written By: T.C.
Work to my fullest potential no matter the circumstance.
Written By: R.H.
I will always work to my full potential.
Written By: T.G.
From now on I will work harder.
Written By: D.M.
I will always think about how my actions will affect others before I do. I will push myself
to my limits and work to my full potential.
Written By: A.M.
Push and challenge myself in all that I do.
Written By: M.M.
I will always push myself to the limit and watch my actions.
Written By: M.S.
I will always be more aware of the environment.
Written By: T.S.
I will try to get in a way that prevents regrets.
Written By: A.W.
The feeling of intense pain acquired by exertion while exhausted.
Written By: P.C.
The way I was able to look at life from a different angle which changed the way I think
about a lot of things.
Written By: T.C.
Hard work will not kill me!
Written By: R.H.
I will always remember to cherish the grubber and treat it as a god.
Written By: T.G.
One thing I will remember is how funny my crew was.
Written By: D.M.
The way we all got along, we all sang together, all the funny things and the way we all
worked together.
Written By: A.M.
My crew and all our good times.
Written By: M.M
The effort and dedication put towards the job and a safer environment.
Written By: M.S.
I will always remember the skills I learned from NYC!
Written By: T.S.
The mind holds more power than the body with it you can overcome exhaustion, pain,
anger, etc.…
Written By: A.W.
During the final hike out I spent some time contemplating things I would rather do.
Written By: P.C.
After making a stupid decision the prior night, it made the day very challenging.
Written By: T.C.
The 4 mile hike killed me!
R.H.
Trying to find a peaceful medium between myself and the crew.
Written By: T.G.
The 4 mile hike.
Written By: D.M.
After making a decision that put my whole crew in a bad place and getting on
everyone’s nerves. Also the 4 mile hike into back country.
Written By: A.M.
Our first 4 mile hike into back country.
Written By: M.M.
Everyday probably due to new challenges set forth to me. Specifically probably my
L.O.D. or even the 4 mile hike.
Written By: M.S.
My most challenging day at NYC was when we hiked 4 miles into the backcountry.
Written By: T.S.
My most challenging day was at the beginning of the fifth week there was a lot of gossip
going around. None of it that I know of was about me but it put me in an uncomfortable
situation hearing it made me angry I was afraid to say something; which just made me
angry at myself. That day I was at a mental low point.
Written By: A.W.
At NYC I Learned…
I learned that it is possible to get along with practically anyone, get along with practically
any food, and live when you feel like dying.
Written By: P.C.
I learned many useful survival skills and camp skills. Also the importance of unity in a
team.
Written By: T.C.
Respect, Teamwork and Patience!
Written By: R.H.
To respect my crew, leadership, and integrity needed to save ponies.
Written By: T.G.
I learned how strong I am.
Written By: D.M.
I learned how to kill deadly plants, save horses, leadership skills, integrity, and faith.
Also how to build trail and confidence in myself.
Written By: A.M.
I learned skills I will have forever; how much I can handle.
Written By: M.M
Great Trail skills, how to build myself mentally and physically.
Written By: M.S
I learned how to leave no trace, tie a few knots and integrity.
Written By: T.S.
I learned that limits are created by us. That respect is one of the most important things
you can have and that some things are necessary and should just be accepted.
Written By: A.W
Finishing our final hike out with carriage of gear equal to my weight. Listening to the
deranged ravings of Tim and Ty’s dehydrated minds on one hike after work. Discussing
the infinite probability that our universe is virtual based on computational limits while
deliriously hiking.
Written By: P.C
It was awesome to build trail in awesome scenic places. It was awesome to look at like
from another angle, and it was awesome to learn everything I did.
Written By: T.C
Getting Stung in Prineville, work can be fun, and meeting Claire, Garret and Allison.
Written By: R.H
Hiking through the Payette, getting to know my crew leaders, challenging myself.
Written By: T.G.
Getting to know crew members, working, and the singing.
Written By: D.M
Building trail, laughing and singing with my crew and building character. ☺
Written By: A.M
Working on our trail on top of the mountain, singing with the crew on bus rides, 4 mile
hike.
Written By: M.M
Working by best, socializing with a new crowd, seeing the great things the world has to
offer.
Written By: M.S
My favorite 3 experiences at NYC was I when I learned predator and prey, hiked out on
Thursday, and my first weekend site.
Written By: T.S
My 3 favorite experiences at NYC were competing Pamella doing trail. Despite losing I
felt for once I was satisfied with my work. The first hike in with a full five gallon, the first
one made me realize that boundaries are more evident outside ourselves. My third
favorite experience was the whole 4th week despite all the difficulties everyone started
to let go and be themselves.
Written By: A.W.

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