Volunteer Trail Work and Climbing Day, Staunton State Park, at Marmot Tower

Looking for a way to give back to the local climbing community, have fun, and meet other climbers?

Join the Volunteer Trail Work and Climbing Day at Marmot Tower, Saturday Oct 18, 8am. The trail work will include, improving the base area, and fixing the approach trails,

This project will be for belay areas, new area, part of Marmot Tower, there are climbs all levels, 5.6 to 5.10, also a new area next to marmot tower, has new routes not post the public yet,

Staunton climbing volunteers will provide all trail tools and lead the trail work. All participants will need to sign a CPW waiver. The approach to Marmot Tower, is about 25 -minute hike and we will aim for about 3 to 4 hours of trail work. Trail work will include, digging holes, moving rocks of all sizes, and learning how sustainable trails are built to resist erosion. In the afternoon, you are welcome to enjoy some top ropes on nearby climbs, break away to lead some climbs independently, or continue doing trail work with some of the trail leads.

• When: Saturday, Oct 18, 8am
• Where: meet at Lazy V Parking Lot at Staunton State Park, carpooling is encouraged. It takes about 10 minutes to drive from visitor center to Lazy V parking lot. No cell service at meeting lot.
• What to Bring: work gloves, safety glasses, ear plugs, water, food, rain gear, sunscreen, climbing gear. Wear closed-toe shoes (no sandals or flip-flops). We will have a few pairs of extra gloves, glasses, and unused ear plugs.
• Driving Directions: Warning. Some map apps have been wrong, cross check with these directions: US 285 to Elk Creek Road exit, N about 1.4 miles to Staunton State Park entrance on right (Staunton climbing maps available, if you do not have a park pass tell entrance attendant you’re there for climber trail work), drive up the park road about 1.5 miles to the Lazy V Parking Lot (there will be reserved parking for this event). If you run late, plan to join us at Kings Landing. DON'T SPEED, up the Staunton park road as speed is enforced by radar.

To help with planning and preparation, please RSVP ONLY If you plan on showing up, so we can get the correct number of tools ready, reserve parking, and coordinate enough trail leads.

By joining this Meetup, you expressly agree to the Denver Social Climb disclaimer.

Disclaimer: Rock climbing and trail work is an inherently dangerous sport and though we take every precaution, injury is always a possibility. If you don't know what's safe, we'll do our best to have enough more experienced participants to have safe events, but in the end it's up to you to practice safe climbing, we take no responsibility. Your Safety is Your Personal Responsibility.

The full disclaimer is in the 'What we’re about' section: https://www.meetup.com/denversocialclimb/