This picture was taken on the East Moose Trail #421. We walked this trail on our way out of the wilderness from Moose Creek Ranger Station. We weren't required to work the trail since it had been cut out three times already this summer but on our walk out there were still 11 trees down. This is a trail that had not received attention in around ten years.
The tree was a dead-fall cedar and was around 36'' in diameter and our saw was dull from the season. Our entire crew took turns sawing and it took all five of us to move it.
The information we were given indicated that there were no trees down on the trail. Despite the crew's disdain for carrying the crosscut, the crew leaders insisted it be brought. After encountering this tree, the crew admitted it was a good idea to bring it.
We ended this hike and our stint in the wilderness by walking to Elk Summit in the snow. A perfect end to a serendipitous summer.
From left to right: Amanda Strick, Kai Thorsgard, Justin Duckworth and Courtney Oyler.
Photo taken by Mack Bohrmann
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