We’re building a new privy at the Avery Memorial campsite. We started building it August 9-11, but we still need to finish. We also need to hike all of the tools out (the tools were helicoptered in on August 7th). The hike access to the campsite is 4.0 miles with 2,700 feet of elevation gain, one-way. We will hike up with big, mostly empty packs, and hike down with tools. We’ll also get to check out the new privy!
Tag Archives: Campsite
Horns Pond Materials Prep
A bunch of materials are being flow out of the Horns Pond campsite later this summer. We need help bundling these materials to be helicoptered out in August. Access is a 4.5 mile hike with 2,000 feet of elevation gain. We’ll be carrying heavy-duty ratchet straps, slings, and burlap bags to prepare the materials as well as other tools.
Privy Pre-Build: Fall Edition
Join us for some hands‑on construction fun! We’ll be building, organizing lumber, and packaging materials as we pre‑assemble one of the privies for the 2027 season in Palmyra. This early build is needed because the Rainbow Spring privy will be transported to the campsite by snowmobile during the winter of 2027, ahead of the usual spring pre‑build.
Privy Build
We’re building new privies at Spaulding Mountain and Safford Notch campsites this summer, and need your help! The materials were helicoptered there on August 6-7; now we just need to build them. Which one we build on what dates is still being determined, but we are there will be activity on these event dates (unless the weather is poor). The hike access to the campsites is the same; both involved about 2.5 miles of hiking with 1,225 feet of elevation gain.
Please join us! Those of you involved in past projects can attest to the camaraderie, satisfaction, and good fun with these projects!
Spaulding Privy Build
We’re building a new privy at the Spaulding Mountain campsite this summer, and need your help! The materials were helicoptered there on August 7; now we just need to build it; we’ll start on it August 16, but we probably won’t finish (TBD on the finish date). The hike access to the campsite is 2.3 miles with 1,225 feet of elevation gain. Due to the long access, we will be in backpacking mode (staying at the campsite). However, day trips are also possible.
Please join us! Those of you involved in past projects can attest to the camaraderie, satisfaction, and good fun with these projects!
Avery Privy Build
We’re building a new privy at the Avery Memorial campsite this summer, and need your help! The materials were helicoptered there on August 7; now we just need to build it. The hike access to the campsite is 4.0 miles with 2,670 feet of elevation gain. Due to the long access, we will be in backpacking mode (staying at the campsites).
Please join us! Those of you involved in past projects can attest to the camaraderie, satisfaction, and good fun with these projects!
Campsite Maintainer Workshop
Are you new to campsite maintenance? Been at it for a few years, but want a refresher? Or, maybe you’ve been considering taking on an assignment but want to see what’s involved first? Whatever the case, join us at the Wilson Valley Campsite on May 30 (rain date May 31) for a workshop designed for campsite maintainers! We’ll cover the 11 essential steps of a maintenance visit and even tackle a few tasks together.
Privy Pre-Build
Come help with some construction fun! You can help build, organize lumber, or package materials. We will be pre-building 3 privies in Palmyra- come for one day or both! These privies will be built on-site later this season to replace the existing privies at Avery Memorial, Safford Notch, and Spaulding Mountain campsites.
Horns Pond Campsite Cleanup!
Let’s make a difference where it matters most! Join us for a rewarding weekend of fresh air, stunning scenery, and meaningful action as we clean up the Horns Pond Campsite. It’s the highest campsite in Maine, and over the years it has accumulated several generations of by-gone privies and other now unused items. This overnight trip will be to prepare the unwanted goods to be helicoptered out in 2026 (assuming we can secure the funds! Come help leave the campsite better than we found it!
Campsite Maintainer Coordinator
We’re looking for a person or two to coordinate campsite maintainers. This role involves duties in the field as well as administrative work (email etc.). Here are the job duties:
- Recruit, interview, and select maintainers for campsite vacancies (MAINEtainer, website, etc.)
- Perform new maintainer orientation and education
Aid, train, and communicate with new and existing campsite maintainers in the performance of their duties - Ensure maintainers are current members of the Club and have signed the Volunteer Service Agreement (VSA)
- Review incoming work trip reports and monitor activities (and inactivity) of campsite maintainers
- Recommend replacement of campsite maintainers when circumstances warrant
- Communicate and coordinate work needs beyond the capability of the maintainer to the Campsite Manager, and District Manger as appropriate
- Work with the Campsite Manager to provide written annual summaries of work performed by maintainers and issues encountered
Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator with your interest or any questions.