While the Teddy and Terrie Trailwork Tour has a base funded from personal savings and income, the fact is that it's a pretty skimpy budget. With the ever-increasing costs of just about everything under the sun, we haven't many qualms about asking outright for help to defray expenses.
What do you get in return? We'll be providing details on all the planning and development involved to coordinate a project such as this, which might be helpful to some people as they envision their own quests. Once we hit the road, we'll be logging frequent updates on our travels; where we'll talk about interesting places we stumble upon while en route. We'll try to capture the essence of America's natural beauty and man-made quirkiness through photography and the written word, and are hoping you'll appreciate these things as much as we do. Our crag by crag itinerary, traveled while in season, should be of interest to wandering climbers. Details on each of the trail crews we work with - who they are, what areas they maintain, when they meet and how to get involved - should be a valuable resource for others interested in playing a greater part as members of their recreational community. And above all, we hope that people will find inspiration and motivation to take action and follow their own paths. If nothing else, the Trailwork Tour will be an example of marching to the beat of one's own rhythm, and proof that it is quite possible to do so in this modern, workaday world.
We have a PayPal account set up to accept donations, and you can click on the button at the bottom of this post to do so. If you've been so kind, please take another moment to click here and leave a little note. We'd love to acknowledge every single bit of assistance, but don't have a volunteer dedicated to updating the site daily, so we're hoping you will give yourself a pat on the back, which in turn allows us to be aware of your generosity on a more personal level.
The PayPal account transfers donations to a savings account that bears a small amount of interest. Funds will remain in the savings account and drawn upon as needed. In the event that the Trailwork Tour is canceled or cannot be completed, excess donations will be forwarded to the Access Fund and the Mohonk Preserve, two fine organizations with a history in the preservation of our natural resources.
If you'd like to donate an amount to our project, it would be greatly appreciated.
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View of the Shawangunk Ridge from the Mohonk Preserve in Gardiner, NY
Ready for an Adventure?
Teddy and Terrie don't get out enough - and we hope you'll help us change that, by supporting our project - the Teddy and Terrie Trailwork Tour.
The T/T(Trailwork Tour) is a two year road trip around America, beginning in January of 2009, where we will volunteer with various trail crews as they create, maintain and rehabilitate the access and hiking trails that provide the literal foundation for the outdoor recreationist.
Without these trails, the beauty, function and ecological soundness of many popular destinations would suffer, and in some cases be damaged beyond repair. Are you aware that nearly all parks and nature preserves depend on teams of people who volunteer their time and energy to keep trails safe and in good repair? Do you know why this work is so important in the conservation of our natural landscapes? That without these valuable donations of labor, love and time, many of our most cherished nature centers would simply be unable to handle our impact?
Most likely you do have some idea as to how trailwork preserves our beautiful natural landscapes, not only for current users but for the generations to come. Even so, I hope you'll join us here online as we travel the land and work with the many crews we meet along the way. We'll find out what they do, how they do it, and why. The answers may surprise you!
The T/T(Trailwork Tour) is a two year road trip around America, beginning in January of 2009, where we will volunteer with various trail crews as they create, maintain and rehabilitate the access and hiking trails that provide the literal foundation for the outdoor recreationist.
Without these trails, the beauty, function and ecological soundness of many popular destinations would suffer, and in some cases be damaged beyond repair. Are you aware that nearly all parks and nature preserves depend on teams of people who volunteer their time and energy to keep trails safe and in good repair? Do you know why this work is so important in the conservation of our natural landscapes? That without these valuable donations of labor, love and time, many of our most cherished nature centers would simply be unable to handle our impact?
Most likely you do have some idea as to how trailwork preserves our beautiful natural landscapes, not only for current users but for the generations to come. Even so, I hope you'll join us here online as we travel the land and work with the many crews we meet along the way. We'll find out what they do, how they do it, and why. The answers may surprise you!
Overview
When I began rock climbing in 2004, it was as if I had found something I'd been searching for my entire life. The level of consciousness necessary to unlock the vertical puzzles I encountered on each route was intense. As I succeeded, whether it was in making a single transitional move or climbing the line cleanly with no falls, my self-esteem level rose and I became more confident in my abilities and in feeling my place in the world.
Soon enough, I was meeting others who shared my passion, and visiting climbing destinations around the United States. On one of those early trips, my partner and I thrashed our way over terrain on a steep mountainside- bushwacking, as it is called when there is no established path. I was pretty nervous, as I had never really been on a mountain before, much less one that appeared, to my untrained eyes, to have never seen foot traffic before.
My friend told me we actually "were" on a trail, and showed me the vaguest of clues to support his statement. I had to take his word for it, but a few days later we went back along the route and he explained some basic techniques in what as known as "trailbuilding."
This was the start of what has become a very important component in my outdoors recreation. In addition to the fun exercise in climbing and the warm camaraderie found in camping sites around the country, trailwork has enabled me to provide a valuable service for our community.
For more on the story, click here.
NOTE: When viewing Past Posts or other links within the site, please scroll down after the page refreshes. The "Ready for Adventure?" and "Overview" sections are permanently placed on each page.
Soon enough, I was meeting others who shared my passion, and visiting climbing destinations around the United States. On one of those early trips, my partner and I thrashed our way over terrain on a steep mountainside- bushwacking, as it is called when there is no established path. I was pretty nervous, as I had never really been on a mountain before, much less one that appeared, to my untrained eyes, to have never seen foot traffic before.
My friend told me we actually "were" on a trail, and showed me the vaguest of clues to support his statement. I had to take his word for it, but a few days later we went back along the route and he explained some basic techniques in what as known as "trailbuilding."
This was the start of what has become a very important component in my outdoors recreation. In addition to the fun exercise in climbing and the warm camaraderie found in camping sites around the country, trailwork has enabled me to provide a valuable service for our community.
For more on the story, click here.
NOTE: When viewing Past Posts or other links within the site, please scroll down after the page refreshes. The "Ready for Adventure?" and "Overview" sections are permanently placed on each page.
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