June 17, 2022
The crew is back in camp. The next couple of days will be spent burying water line and cutting trees. Below is a video Nash recorded of the drive in to Skookumview. Short video of felling a tree.
June 16,2022
A few complications with the tents in the wind but easily fixed! Everything is back up and ready to go! Nash has also arrived from Alabama and is ready to go!
June 14, 2022
Snow in June due to the “500 year flood”! Logan and Sabrina had to hike down through high winds and snow to get some warmth.
June 10, 2022
During this stretch we got the camp set up (thanks to Tom for the guidance, tents, and smiles), brought more materials to the site, had the tractor delivered (thanks to Gregg!), and we began laying the waterline.
June 9, 2022
First Work day with Tom was a success! The second tent and tarp are all set up and ready to go!
June 7, 2022
Today was focused on platform and tent #1. Logan and Rand cut down and debranched trees to act as the frames. Logan enthusiastically participated in safety measures with eye protection.
June 3, 2022
Todays focus was moving a majority of lumber, outhouse pieces, and other materials. Logan and the excavator forged an easier path up the last bit of hill to the campsite.
June 2, 2022
We checked out the road since its been smoothed out with the bulldozer and it looks ready to go until the next rain. Today we had a few extra hands with Scott and Orion to help out with toting chainsaws, lumber, etc. up to the site. Wiley and Orion were super excited to carry the …
May 26, 2022
Logan and Sabrina arrived and we hiked up to take a look. It’s supposed to rain for several days, and then there is going to be road construction for a few days, so we may not be able to get working until early June. Wylie reacted to this by practicing his hair combing.
May 21,2022
Logan had some trouble with his new-to-him truck, and thus won’t get here until late this week at the earliest. Wylie has been painting the walls of the outhouse.
May 15, 2022
I hiked into Skookum, and found around 3 feet of snow on the road in places. It’s melting fast — and it had better! The road is mostly snow covered in places.