State Forest Resource Management Plan Survey

DCNR is beginning the process to develop its new State Forest Management Plan.  If you want your voice to be heard, and your priorities to be considered in the management of our State Forests, please take the time to seriously consider this survey and complete it!  

Here's the email text from Forestry and the link to the survey can be found on the main page of Michaux's web page, as linked below:

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Dear Michaux State Forest stakeholder or user,

The Bureau of Forestry is beginning the planning process to revise the State Forest Resource Management Plan (SFRMP). The SFRMP is a broad, state-wide plan used to guide the Bureau of Forestry’s management of state forest resources.

Public participation is an integral part of state forest management. As part of the SFRMP revision, we developed a survey to gather public input that can be incorporated into the planning process. Additional opportunities for public input through 2014 will include written comment and public meetings. Hearing from the public gives us insights into the needs and concerns of citizens and stakeholders, so we can better adapt our management strategies.

As a valued state forest stakeholder or user, we are interested in your survey response. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. Please use the following link to access the survey on the Michaux State Forest webpage. You will find a link to the survey under the Advisories section of the webpage. The survey will be available online through October 31, 2013.

www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/stateforests/michaux

Please feel free to share this link with other state forest stakeholders or users that you may know.

Thank you,

-Forest Resources Planning and Information Team

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Michaux and all the other State Forest lands mean a lot to all of us--let DCNR know your opinions and priorities!

 

Thanks!

See you on the other side.

editing Brian's post.  MBM should know about this tomorrow:

Ralph Pisle

spread the word if you can

To all friends and family of Brian and Lee Ann Fults: There will be a memorial ride/walk tomorrow morning (Sunday 10:00 pm) to spread his ashes along Abby Trail in Micheaux as request by Brian on his last few days with us. Walkers will be led by Les Hegarty and Lee Ann Fults and will only walk the second part of the trail. Mountain bikers will be led by Cory Hegarty and will ride all of Abby trail. Riders and walkers will meet halfway through Abby trail at a pre-determined location and a few words will be spoken. Riders and walkers will meet at big flat parking lot at 9:30 and instructions will be given from there. Location to parking lot:http://www.mapquest.com/?hk=10W5H0v&icid=embed_viewLargerMap. (right off of Birch run rd.)

You will be missed.

Brian and I at his benefit ride. 

 Last Wednesday our friend and member Brian Fults lost his fight against cancer. Brian was an inspiration. He rose through the mountain biking ranks in record time and began winning races. He eventually started the Bulldog Race Team. His drive and his spirit will be missed by all.

9200ft summit in Mount Rose wilderness NV.

TORC and Gettysburg near Nevada City, CA.

On Friday a group of MBM, Gettysburg and TORC riders dedicated a ride to our friend. Thanks for the jersey Bulldogs! I will wear it with pride. We will remember our friend.

For those attending services, please wear your jersey.

Sunday Ride 8-25

Bendersville Lot 9am.
The lot at the top of Bendersville Rd where the Maximus is . . .

Sunday Ride Report

We had a great ride yesterday with an excellent group! We pretty much rode the second half of the maximus 40 in a nice light rain. Finishing 20+ miles of singletrack in that weather with a group of 8 intact is a good day on the bikes. Thanks to those who rode and those who were helpful in keeping the group running smoothly. We had some new faces and very few of the 'regulars' - thanks for coming out! Photo to follow (once I get it off my phone).
I'm thinking of starting from Bendersville Lot this Sunday and riding the first half of maximus. Yes, that means climbing DeadWomansHollow, but I've had some requests for 3miletrail, so we will make that happen!

Gary Fisher to Trek

Gary Fisher 7
Niner 1
Lets see if Trek can handle Michanx. 

A very successful 'beginner' ride!

It was a great turnout last night. Thanks to the riders who helped show a nice group of 'beginner' riders around the woods. We had a variety of newer riders with a variety of strengths and weaknesses. We challenged most of them but everybody came away with a smile (to my knowledge).

For the rest of the fall, the Thursday rides will be regular. It will be Mont Alto unless posted differently. These are open rides. Any ability is welcome. The ride leaves the lot at 5. If you may be a little late, try to contact somebody that can alert us. We will tailor the ride to the group's ability on any given night, so please come out and ride bikes with us!

Tues. Aug. 13

15-20 mile ride from Furnace lot if anyone is interested. Ride starts at 5:30pm pending solid weather. Quick pace, but company is certainly welcomed. If inclement weather, check the blog before heading out. Any takers to ride up north?

Jeremy

Thursday Night Ride 8-15

There will be a beginner-paced ride from the Mont Alto lot at 5 on Thursday this week. Anybody is welcome. Put the word out please.
Any members who can be on hand to help would be appreciated.
Come prepared to ride for 2-3 hours (about 2 water bottles and a snack). Helmets required.
Any questions, please ask on the blog or email the club.

Sunday Ride 8-11

Caledonia at 9.
Next week will be Mud Banks.

Clear Rocky Ridge

Rocky Ridge is totally overgrown. I want to clean it up on Saturday. I need one or two people to help. I'd like to meet at Old Forge at 10AM. I will bring the biggest brush cutter I can rent. Please respond if you can come.

Last Call for Socks!

Orders due August 1st (that's tomorrow)

 
See post from

Tuesday, July 16

 for details!

Big flat

The easy way to climb big flat trail. Or is that the lazy but fun  way.  
http://youtu.be/6_I04MBYqmge

Rez ride

Here is what it is like riding on the Potawatomi Indian reservation in Kansas. Not to tuff but fun.http://youtu.be/uMhwubap9O8
Nice to be back in the mountains

bubble wrap bike

Sunday

Old Reservoir Lot.
Ride at 9am.

Thursday?

5:30 ride time.
Mont Alto lot.
Anyone??

Temporary Trail Workers Wanted

This oughta help!

Big donation to this new trail network that is just outside of southern Michaux.  I heard one of our own is on the work crew for the summer.  I predict smiles to come.

 Trail Conservancy is building a stacked loop trail system in the Emmitsburg watershed. Although shared use, its mountain bike focused. We have finished the beginner loop (2.5 mi). We are now building the intermediate loop (5+ miles). The advanced loop will be about (3miles). Here's a link to rough estimate map:

https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=216102691863353279746.0004d52e8d82ad0b8a843&msa=0&ll=39.698767,-77.387824&spn=0.014529,0.024891

Next year a trail to the town, plus a challenging intermediate loop will add another 8 to 10 miles.

We are looking to hire temporary trail builders for the summer. Experience helps, but not necessary. Duties are mostly hand finishing already rough cut trail, corridor clearing and bench cutting trail where needed. We provide tools. Pay is $15 per hour and you get a 1099 for taxes end of year. Starts in a week for the rest of the summer, with possible week off 1st week of August. Weather affects us some, and we get out of the woods for lightening.

Check out our website (needs update)

Austin Steo

Executive Director

Trail Conservancy

301-518-5443 cell--best 

www.trailconservancy.org

Kids Bike Race 2013

The Kids Bike Race was Saturday morning.

Everyone had a great time! Thanks to volunteers who cleaned trails, organized the event, course marshals, and sponsors. You made it a great day for these kids!

Promoted by Larry with help from MBM and many others.

1st and 2nd got trophies in 4 divisions.

Juniors.
They were all business!

Seniors.
Getting ready to HAMMER!

Vets.
Bulldog strong!!

Masters.
Next year Dark Hollow!
Yea we gave him a helmet.

Dirt Shirt!!!
She could have avoided the mud.
What fun would that be?????

The Curse of Dark Hollow

The Curse is here!!

If anyone can help with running a checkpoint please email me

Ridemichaux@gmail.com

We are short a couple people this year so we could really use the help!!

Good luck to everyone racing!!

2013 MBM Socks!

Orders due August 1st 

 
Each MBM member (membership is paid for 2013 on or before August 1st) will receive one complimentary pair of MBM socks! If you have a family membership, each family member will receive one pair of socks free (but you'll have to let us know how many kids you have). If you would like to order ADDITIONAL socks the cost is $5.

Please let me know the following:
1.What size you need (1 pair free)
2.How many additional pairs you'd like to order ($5 ea.)
3.How many kids you have. (ex small size unless otherwise specified)

Email the treasurer:
smader76 at comcast dot net 

Socks will be delivered at an upcoming MBM ride. (to be announced later)

Bird on a wire

Race loop tomorrow

Not necessarily an official MBM ride, but if anyone is interested, I am doing the race loop at 9AM.

Kids Race

Race next Saturday

I may post a quick trailwork brush & prune session for an evening early next week, followed by a reward session at Roy-Pitz.  Will be back out there in the meantime spraying the poison ivy (with vinegar) and weed-whacking.  I won't need many helpers, but any who are local and interested will be well compensated.

Thanks MBM for the trophies!

This is why we ride

MBM Picnic Saturday July 13th

 

Where:  Weiser's House - 1798 Ridge Road, Gardners, PA 17324

When:  Saturday, July 13^th – 1:30pm - ???

 

Mountain Bike RIDE at 10:00AM

~Burgers, Dogs and Beer, Lemonade and Water will be provided~

RSVP by Thursday July 11th to Brett or Donna's email or leave a comment and let us know what dish you will bring.

Pick from the list by the first letter of your Last Name, please, to help ensure a good variety!.

A-D: Beverage (Soda, wine or iced tea)

E-H:Meats

I-L: Desserts

M-P:Appetizers or Cheese & Crackers

Q-T:Salad or Fruit

U-Z:Chips, Salsa or Dip

Bring the kids and doggies (if they are well behaved)

Bring a lawn/deck/camp chair
Bring a dish (in addition to your date!)
We will have a slack line set up and cornhole boards.

Non-riding guests are welcome to go for a walk/hike from the house or on the AT while the ride is happening.  You can also explore Camp Michaux via the interpretive walking tour!

A campfire is a real possibility as well—s’mores anyone?

Directions from Interstate 81 from the North:

If you are on the Turnpike, take the Carlisle Exit and follow signs to 81 South)

Heading South on I-81...

Take the PA-233 exit 37 - Newville
Turn left at the stop (Centerville Rd/233 South) and head toward Pine Grove Furnace—go 2.5 mi
Turn right at Pine Rd (Keck's Store is on the right corner)—go 1.0 mi
Bear left at Blue Pond Rd—go 0.8 mi
Turn right at Southside Dr—go 0.3 mi
Turn left at Peach Orchard Rd—go 2.6 mi
Bear right at Ridge Rd and drive way is the first on the left side.
Overflow parking on Peach Orchard Rd.

 

Google Directions: 1798 Ridge Road, Cooke, PA (Do not use your GPS in your car---it will take you to the wrong place!)

For Sale 2012 Pivot Mach 429 Frame

Size Medium. Includes King headset, new bottom bracket and newly rebuilt shock. $1,000. XTR front der for 2x10. If interested, sseeber@erols.com

Sunday 7-7

Caledonia 9am. Heading south.

Saturday July 6th

Anyone want to do a ride this Saturday?  I'm coming from Mechanicsburg so I would prefer a Norchaux ride but can head as far south as Big Flat.  I hardly ever get to ride with any club members so  I wouldn't mind some company.

Jim

ride

I can't go north so I'm going to ride at Caledonia at 9am

Thursday Night Trail Work

Rocky Ridge is in need of some trail work and I would like to see if I can get some people this Thursday at 5:30 to help out. I know it's late notice, but if your able to help let me know. We need weed whackers and hand clippers. We will meet at the yellow gate at the end of the trail. Bird suggested you bring some sort of tick repellent with you. Please respond if you can make it. Thanks We will reschedule when more people are available.