VOLUNTEER
BETA maintains over 100 miles of trails for ski touring and mountain biking in the region, and dedicated BETA volunteers are responsible for much of this work on an annual basis. You can get involved by volunteering at a trail day and give back to the trails you love to ride and ski! See the links and information below to learn more.
COVID UPDATE - At the onset of the pandemic in March, BETA made the decision to cancel public volunteer work days and other events involving gatherings. This was a difficult decision, but we felt it was the right thing to do to help keep our staff, volunteers, project partners and the wider community safe. Many important projects were accomplished this summer by the BETA Trail Crew and local trail adopters. Huge thanks to everyone who has helped on the trails so far this season!
As we head into the fall of 2020, BETA remains vigilant about helping to prevent the spread of COVID. We are bringing back public volunteer trail work opportunities, but will continue to limit group size and will require pre-registration in an effort to make volunteers feel comfortable and safe. See below for current volunteer opportunities and stay tuned for more details about fall trail projects.
COVID UPDATE - At the onset of the pandemic in March, BETA made the decision to cancel public volunteer work days and other events involving gatherings. This was a difficult decision, but we felt it was the right thing to do to help keep our staff, volunteers, project partners and the wider community safe. Many important projects were accomplished this summer by the BETA Trail Crew and local trail adopters. Huge thanks to everyone who has helped on the trails so far this season!
As we head into the fall of 2020, BETA remains vigilant about helping to prevent the spread of COVID. We are bringing back public volunteer trail work opportunities, but will continue to limit group size and will require pre-registration in an effort to make volunteers feel comfortable and safe. See below for current volunteer opportunities and stay tuned for more details about fall trail projects.
2020 VOLUNTEER DAYS
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November 8, 2020
Jackrabbit Ski Trail, McKenzie Pond Rd section, Saranac Lake 9:00am to 3:00pm **REGISTRATION FULL** Contact Us to be notified if someone can't make it. Join us to enjoy some beautiful fall weather this weekend and earn some trail karma before the ski season. We need your help to clean up the Saranac Lake side of McKenzie Pass, one of the best ski tours around! Work day will consist of 5-6 miles of hiking while we clear blowdown and clean drainages between McKenzie Pond Rd and the height of land on McKenzie Pass. |
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November 1, 2020 **Completed**
Hayes Brook & Grass Pond, Paul Smiths Thank you to the 14 volunteers who helped clear brush and blowdown on the Hays Brook and Sheep Meadow trails near Paul Smiths. Local trail adopters performed maintenance on the Grassy Pond trail this summer as well, much appreciated! BETA is working with NYSDEC, local elected officials and trail advocates in the area to find both short and long-term solutions to improve winter trail access at this and other trailheads in Franklin County where there have been plowing and parking issues. |
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October 24, 2020
Jackrabbit Ski Trail, McKenzie Pass section, Lake Placid **Completed** We had a fantastic socially distanced trail work today on the Jackrabbit ski trail in Lake Placid. Much appreciation for the 7 volunteers who worked in the rain to clean drainage ditches and culverts before winter At least we could see where the water is running! . This isn’t the sexiest trail work activity, but it’s critical to prevent erosion and reduce the chances of ice flows on the ski trail in winter, especially after thaw-freeze events. |
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October 17, 2020
Jackrabbit Ski Trail, Old Mountain Road, Keene
*COMPLETED*
Thank you to the 9 volunteers who spent the day repairing multiple drainage features, cleaning ditches and culverts and clearing blowdown on the Old Mountain Rd section of the Jackrabbit Trail, one of the finest ski tours in the region.
Photo - beaver pond view below Chimney Hill, Old Mountain Road, North Elba
Jackrabbit Ski Trail, Old Mountain Road, Keene
*COMPLETED*
Thank you to the 9 volunteers who spent the day repairing multiple drainage features, cleaning ditches and culverts and clearing blowdown on the Old Mountain Rd section of the Jackrabbit Trail, one of the finest ski tours in the region.
Photo - beaver pond view below Chimney Hill, Old Mountain Road, North Elba
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September 5, 2020
Craig Wood Trails, North Elba 9:00am to 1:00pm *COMPLETED* BETA's Trail Crew started work on a new 1-mile loop at the Craig Wood trails in June, and 15 volunteers continued digging toward the finish line on Sept 15. This new trail traverses a beautiful stretch of forest and will add a fun intermediate loop to the trail network. |
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2019 TRAIL WORK DAYS
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May 5
Stewardship projects on Gulo Gulo,Marble Mountain, and Bear Claw Trails, Wilmington NY. June 2 National Trails Day @ Lake Placid Elementary - Youth Project Lake Placid NY. June 9 Hardy Road, Three Sisters, Finish Gulo Gulo & Bear Claw trails. Wilmington NY June 30 Lussi & Loggers Network, Lake Placid NY July 7 Saranac Lakes Wild Forest - new MTB trail July 21 Cobble Hill - new community trail network. Elizabethtown NY |
August 4
Jackrabbit Ski Trail - North Elba August 25 Wilmington MTB Skills Park improvements. Wilmington Pump Track September 22 Jackrabbit Ski Trail - Keene October 19 Fall Trails Day w/ ADK in the High Peaks Wilderness October 20 Jackrabbit Ski Trail - Paul Smiths November 2 Jackrabbit Ski Trail - Lake Placid November 11 Jackrabbit Ski Trail - Lake Placid/Saranac Lake |
