(PIMP) Portland International Mountain Pedalers

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR NEW TRAILS IN PORTLAND
Lets pack the house tonight with mountain bikers.

Metro is hosting a community meeting on Nov. 17. This is LAST community event to help shape the future of the North Tualatin Mountains Natural Area.

Metro will share the preferred alternative plan, which reflects community input, supports healthy habitats and offers a variety of opportunities to experience nature. Attend the meeting to learn about new amenities, such as trails, parking, and viewpoints. Most importantly, show up to provide input on Metro's plans for the area and how mountain biking should be included.

Spread the word and invite your riding buddies to attend
TIME: 6:30-8:30
DATE: Tuesday Nov 17th 2015
LOCATION: 11536 NW Skyline Blvd. Portland

http://www.oregonmetro.gov/public-projects/north-tualatin-mountains-natural-area

North Tualatin Mountains natural area Learn about efforts to restore native habitat and help Metro expand opportunities to enjoy this scenic forest.

http://www.oregon.gov/odf/tillamookstateforest/docs/2015_Documents/2015_NM_WkPtyCalendar_Flyer.pdf

Hey All: Just a reminder that we will be constructing new trail at Reehers Camp this Saturday May 16th, 2015 from 10:00 to 2:00. The above link has the ODF calendar. Meet at 9:45 at the Reehers Camp Day Use Area at Milepost 2.25 on Cochran Road in Timber, Oregon.

www.oregon.gov

With Mills back in town, work gets done. See, he's supervising.

Over 750 Volunteer Hours in 2013....through sun, rain and snow.

That is what PIMP stands for.

We finished up the bridge in the midst of Deep Freeze 2013 (or whatever the local news channels are calling it)

Bridge No. 9 is complete! It was 14 degrees at the start of the day. Thanks to Vinay, Dave B, Dan N, Nick Hess, Howard, Miguel, Thomas, and Tom Scales for braving the cold temps and finishing up the bridge. Believe it or not, we had a blast. Finished the day off with a wine tasting at Apolloni Vineyards.

Thanks to:

* Thomas 'Railer' Mills
* Dave 'Big Bad John' Bartges
* Gina 'Greenhorn' Franzosa
* Michelle 'Illegal Immigrant Labor' Mills (last name was
changed to protect her identity)
* Amy 'Don't Need No Stinkin' Handrail' Schilling
* Kenny '30% Smaller' Braun
* Howard 'Where's the Rock' Boyer
* Brett 'Mr. Buttment' Shipton
* Miguel 'Dig Dug' Gomez
* Roger 'Bigger Bridges' Warren

...for a job well done on the bridge project. A long day with an amazing effort put in by everyone on the crew. A special shout out to Gina and Michelle who made their volunteer work party debut and kicked ass on figuring out the handrail mess all while babysitting Thomas.

As always, thanks for such a great effort.

Pictures from the replacement of bridge no. 9 on Gales Creek Trail located between the Gales Creek Campground and the summit of Hwy 6.

PIMP can move 2379 pounds of bridge building material nearly 1/4 mile on just one Coleman's Landslide Burger.

Nice job on the bridge build yesterday.

Bridge Replacement is tomorrow (Saturday). Meet at the Gales Creek Campground Trailhead at 9:00am.

Due to Ms. Amy's comment on the handrail (see picture comments), Roger extended the length of the bridge to 15'. I hope that means Amy (and Kenny) is coming out to help carry the 15' stringers.

Just kidding....about it being Amy's fault....it really is 15' now.

These are the drawings for the replacement of Bridge No. 9 on the Gales Creek Trail. The bridge is located between the GC Campground trailhead and the summit of Hwy 6.
Replacement to happen November 9.