FSPW offers free training sessions for volunteers

Summer is a busy time for the Friends of Scotchman Peaks and FSPW has several opportunities for its volunteers in the coming months. Following is a short compendium of upcoming events and training days.

FSPW needs hike leaders. If you want to know more about leading hikes in the Scotchman Peaks or are thinking of leading a hike this summer, now’s the time to go to http://bit.ly/23mEBkg. There, those interested will find an online form to be filled out if you wish to lead a hike, as well as a link to our hike leader’s packet that will help potential leaders learn more.

There are still some openings for the FSPW wilderness first aid class, scheduled for mid-May. This course generally costs $150 or more. FSPW offers it to volunteers at no cost in exchange for a couple of days of volunteer work or leadership on a hike or trail day. If you are interested, contact Nathan Mynatt by writing to nathan@scotchmanpeaks.org

FSPW has openings for its chainsaw and cross-cut certification class, to be held in May. It will be held at Heron Community Center with the field portion in the Bull River Valley. FSPW is waiting to pick a date so officials can canvas those who are interested about what day works for them. If you are interested in this program, please write to sandy@scotchmanpeaks.org. There are three openings left.

“Crosscut Mainten-ance 101,” will be led by veteran back country packer Jeff Halligan. This class will held June 3 at FSPW program coordinator Sandy Compton’s property in Montana. Write to sandy@scotchmanpeaks.org

The annual FSPW trail maintenance and hike leader training will be held on National Trails Day, June 4, at Eddy Creek Campground in Montana. Trail building and maintenance basics and cross-cut training, as well as hike leader procedures and responsibilities will be covered.

To sign up, go online to http://bit.ly/2016FSPWTrailsTraining.