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Last year, Unruly Women had the opportunity to partner with the Superior Hiking Trail Association in July 2022 to bring together an incredible group of women to help reroute a section of the SHT - so we’re doing it again!

Details:

This year, we will be working along the Springdale Creek section of the Superior Hiking Trail (near Tofte, MN) where we will help with bridge removal, stone-step replacement, and trail tread repair. The SHTA is the non-profit that helps maintain the Superior Hiking Trail. Activities may include, stone work/moving rock, clearing vegetation, digging with shovels and using hand tools to create the new tread. We will provide all necessary tools, you do not need to bring your own. We will not be using chainsaws or power tools and you do not need prior experience in trail maintainence in order to participate.

When + Where:

The work-days begin Saturday July 15 and Sunday July 16, 2023 at 8:30 am and the work-day ends at 4:30 pm both days. This will be hard work, please consider this. The Superior Hiking Trail Association will be providing the campsites, the exact location is yet to be determined, but will be in the Tofte/Temperance State Park area. This will be a tent-camping and/or car-camping opportunity, not backpacking, and there will be pit/vault toilets and showers available.

You are welcome to arrive Friday afternoon/evening and camp Friday night. We do have the option to camp both Friday and Saturday nights, but ultimately it is up to you what works with your schedule, as long as you can make it for the 8:30am start time both Saturday and Sunday!

• What To Bring/Need to Know:

  • This volunteer event is free and the campsites are provided by the SHTA

  • you need your own transportation to the campground/worksite trailhead

  • bring your own camping gear, food and water, and whatever else you normally bring camping.

  • bring work gloves if you have them, if not, they will be provided.

  • Sturdy close toed shoes are required to protect your feet and clothing that you do not mind getting dirty or torn would also be a great idea

  • Please sign up below to reserve your spot and then 6 weeks prior to the actual weekend you will receive an email from Unruly Women with the SHTA sign up link.

• Food:

  • This year, dinner will be provided by the SHTA both Friday and Saturday at 6pm, as a thank you for your volunteer work! You must be at camp by 6pm Friday if you intend to eat with the group.

  • You are in charge of providing your own breakfast, lunch, snacks and water.

  • If you prefer to eat dinner elsewhere, or arrive too late on Friday, there are restaurants, a general store, and a gas station nearby in Tofte, MN.

• More Info:

  • If you sign up, I will be sure to send you more details.

  • Unruly Women LLC will not tolerate discriminatory language or behavior of any kind (e.g. unwanted contact, verbal or physical abuse, racism, homophobia, transphobia, body-shaming, etc.), and you may be required to leave if you cannot abide by this requirement.

  • The SHTA is the nonprofit that manages, maintains, and promotes the Superior Hiking Trail. If you’re interested in helping out the SHTA in general, and this volunteer event doesn’t work into your schedule or if you just want to know more about volunteering with the SHTA, please contact via email volunteer @superiorhiking.org or head to https://superiorhiking.org/volunteer to learn more.

• Who:

  This is an event for women, which means all folks who are female identifying and/or femme leaning non-binary individuals. Ages 18+