Geotagged photos update

New for 2010 updates will be geotagged photos updates.  This will allow you to see a track of the trail under construction and where on that trail the photos were taken.  This feature utilizes Google Maps and Flicker.  Viewers will  be able to see multiple photos at a specific location by clicking on the photo on the dialog box that appears.  Then a link to the Flickr set can be followed to see the other Singletrack Trails photos and sets.

Geotagged images will also aid the NEPA and layout services that Singletrack Trails offers.  Photos will accurate appear on maps provide by Singletrack Trails as a deliverable product to show locations of potential cultural impacts or areas that will be difficult to construct.

Here is an example of what is to come in future.  This map is from a recent research trip to Las Vegas, Nevada.  These photos are hosted on my personal Flickr stream, but you can see the existing Singletrack Trails photostream here.

Curt Gowdy State Park=IMBA Epic Trail

Saturday, September 26th was a busy day at Curt Gowdy State Park.  The trails were the host of the Stone Temple 8 mountain bike race and then were honored with a special designation as an IMBA Epic.

Earning the IMBA Epic designation for Curt Gowdy State Park has been a goal for Project Manager Todd Thibideau since the projects inception many years ago.

They timed the dedication of the trail system to occur before the awards of the bike race.  There was a large crowd on hand to partake in the festivities.

Dominic Bravo, Wyoming State Parks, starts the dedication off.

Dominic Bravo, Wyoming State Parks, starts the dedication off.

Milward Simpson, Wyoming State Parks, offers his congratulations.

Milward Simpson, Wyoming State Parks, offers his congratulations.

Part of the Wyoming Conservation Corps gets recognized.

Part of the Wyoming Conservation Corps gets recognized.

Kory Swanson, Overland Mountain Bike Club, presents a trail grant for more trails.

Kory Swanson, Overland Mountain Bike Club, presents a trail grant for more trails.

IMBA's Ryan Schutz presents the IMBA Epic plaque to Dominic Bravo.

IMBA's Ryan Schutz presents the IMBA Epic plaque to Dominic Bravo.

Curt Gowdy Weeks 12-14

The weather is starting to break in Wyoming.  Cool temps and a slight fall breeze are showing up for the daily weather more often then not.  There were no updates  the last couple of weeks based on the fact that the crew has been cruising through mellow terrain and some rock, but nothing like what we have been doing.

This past week was a break from the trail work to focus on the skills area near the Aspen Grove Trailhead.  We worked on this area in early June to prep for a Kids Extreme event.  Now we are back to add more features.  Fortunately the storms have only delayed a couple hours.

Here are a couple photos.  I will be updating the Flickr gallery in the next day or two.

When in doubt…chain it off


My head is not completely in the game right now. The current project has me a bit stressed about how slow it is going.

I am probably over-reacting to what the machine is really doing, but I am putting safety first.

Closet Tree Hugger


I never knew I was such a tree hugger. Though there is a nice corridor to the left of this tree, I have my orders to cut it and six others.

I try to build through a minimalist approach. Sacrificing a steeper trail grade for 20′ on the other side of this tree just makes so much more sense. Maybe I should tree sit in it to prevent myself from cutting it down.