**The OG Hybrid Event – KTA Code Orange**: Workday is Saturday, free camping available starting Friday night through Sunday afternoon. Friends of GPSP provides lunch Saturday.
WHERE TO MEET, LODGING:
Morning meeting location/time: To be determined much closer to the workday. We meet at a trailhead as opposed to the camping location.
Camping location: Gifford Pinchot State Park Organized Group Tenting Area, 800 E Camping Area Rd, Wellsville, PA 17365 (40.06207, -76.90221), York County. About 30 minutes north of York and south of Camp Hill.
Map/directions to campsites: https://goo.gl/maps/5vcQNGz7KvoRZc3s7
Lodging/Camping amenities: We have arranged for free camping for volunteers at the GPSP Organized Group Tenting Area (encircled in red on map above). Which site is yet to be determined (A, B, C, D, E, or F). Stay tuned. Someone will be at the campground by XXX pm to assist you upon arrival Friday night if needed. Modern flush toilets and showers are available at the restroom nearest Site G. Picnic tables and a fire ring are available, but no electricity except in the restroom (shared with neighboring campers). You are welcome to reserve a campground site at the prevailing rates for your own camper, and they also have yurts and cottages.
Cell phone coverage: TBD
Food/Drink: Generally, bring your own food, drink, and cooking supplies if camping. Usually, the Friends of GSPS provide a bagged lunch for volunteers on Saturday. Please list any allergies or dietary restrictions on sign-up.
Camping location: Gifford Pinchot State Park Organized Group Tenting Area, 800 E Camping Area Rd, Wellsville, PA 17365 (40.06207, -76.90221), York County. About 30 minutes north of York and south of Camp Hill.
Map/directions to campsites: https://goo.gl/maps/5vcQNGz7KvoRZc3s7
Lodging/Camping amenities: We have arranged for free camping for volunteers at the GPSP Organized Group Tenting Area (encircled in red on map above). Which site is yet to be determined (A, B, C, D, E, or F). Stay tuned. Someone will be at the campground by XXX pm to assist you upon arrival Friday night if needed. Modern flush toilets and showers are available at the restroom nearest Site G. Picnic tables and a fire ring are available, but no electricity except in the restroom (shared with neighboring campers). You are welcome to reserve a campground site at the prevailing rates for your own camper, and they also have yurts and cottages.
Cell phone coverage: TBD
Food/Drink: Generally, bring your own food, drink, and cooking supplies if camping. Usually, the Friends of GSPS provide a bagged lunch for volunteers on Saturday. Please list any allergies or dietary restrictions on sign-up.
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Work days: Just Saturday approximately 8-4. Camping available starting Friday.
Description of work: Work sites and types will be provided closer to the event date. We work alongside Friends of GPSP as well as Mason Dixon Trail volunteers. We may carpool to trail locations; please let me know if you are not comfortable riding with others or driving on gravel forestry roads. From the campground, drive times should be in the xxx-xxx minute range.
Notes: Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please contact Jenn Ulmer, KTA Manager of Trail Maintenance and Training, at ulmer@kta-hike.org or 570-854-8316 with any questions, or Volunteer Leaders @ statecollege@hike-mst.org / Kevin Busko @ 814-386-8728 / Jason Davis @717-681-4795.
Friday afternoon/Sunday morning: Those taking advantage of the free campsite: Bring your kayak and check out the lake or Conewago Creek, or there are miles of hiking trails.
Description of work: Work sites and types will be provided closer to the event date. We work alongside Friends of GPSP as well as Mason Dixon Trail volunteers. We may carpool to trail locations; please let me know if you are not comfortable riding with others or driving on gravel forestry roads. From the campground, drive times should be in the xxx-xxx minute range.
Notes: Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please contact Jenn Ulmer, KTA Manager of Trail Maintenance and Training, at ulmer@kta-hike.org or 570-854-8316 with any questions, or Volunteer Leaders @ statecollege@hike-mst.org / Kevin Busko @ 814-386-8728 / Jason Davis @717-681-4795.
Friday afternoon/Sunday morning: Those taking advantage of the free campsite: Bring your kayak and check out the lake or Conewago Creek, or there are miles of hiking trails.
WHAT TO BRING:
For more general information about the Trail Care Program and suggested packing lists, see KTA Trail Care FAQ page here.
By signing up, volunteers agree to the KTA Activity Waiver.