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Arrow Corps5: Superior Forest Service Project 2011

Join Arrow Corps5 in the Superior National Forest to benefit the BWCA and Superior Hiking Trail. Projects include trail reconstruction, camping site construction, and mountain bike trail maintenance. Open to Order of the Arrow members aged 14+ from Area 1.

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Arrow Corps5: Superior Forest Service Project 2011

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  1. June 21-26, 2011Grand Marais, MN

  2. The Inspiration: Arrow Corps5 • 2008 National Service Project • Worked with US Forest Service • Work was done in 5 different sites across the country • Between 400 and 1300 Arrowmen at each site.

  3. 2011: Superior National Forest • We’re hoping to get 500 Arrowmen from around Area 1 • That includes Section C-1A and C-1B • This project will directly benefit the Superior National Forest

  4. Superior National Forest • Where is it? • North of Duluth, MN. • Superior National Forest includes the BWCA and the Superior Hiking Trail.

  5. Base of Operations • Grand Marais, MN • 110 miles North of Duluth on Hwy. 61 • We have secured the local school as a place to stay

  6. Cook County School • Camping on the school grounds • Cafeteria for food • Return each night • Storm shelter • Hot showers • Program provided every night

  7. Scope of the Project • 4 Basic Projects • Vegetable Chain Lakes • Superior Hiking Trail • Sugarbush Single-track Mountain Bike Trail • Pincushion Single-track Mountain Bike Trail

  8. Vegetable Chain Lakes • Constructing primitive campsites along several lakes in the Vegetable Chain • Includes brushing and clearing along with latrine and fire ring installation • Constructing portage trails in between the lakes • This project area is located about 35 miles north of Grand Marais off the Gunflint Trail.

  9. Superior Hiking Trail • Trail reconstruction (raising tread, putting in turnpikes, check dams, water bars, rolling dips etc.) • Trail realignment • Trail tread maintenance • Brushing • Bridge and boardwalk construction

  10. Sugarbush and Pincushion Mountain Bike Trails • Raking • Brushing • Bridge construction • Construction of the trail according to International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) standards

  11. Who are we looking for? • Order of the Arrow members (Youth & Adult) from Area 1 • At least 14 years of age • Meet Philmont height/weight requirements for trail work • Those not meeting Philmont height/weight requirements can be used in support roles

  12. Information • Cost - approx. $195/participant • Covers food, transport to projects, entertainment, etc • Dates – June 21-26, 2011 • Those needing advanced training may need to arrive earlier • Training • Tool use and swimming tests • Lodging • Tenting on school grounds • Food • Cafeteria style for breakfast and supper with bagged lunches on the trail

  13. See you there! Contact your local lodge to register.

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