vision2020
chipman trail in winter
Visionaries,
I really like snow, and I really enjoy having the Chipman
Trail. However, except on those rare occasions when the snow on the Chipman
Trail is suitable for cross country skiing, snow on the trail inhibits my
enjoyment of the trail.
A few years ago I was in Calgary where they have a lovely
running path along the river there. I was told that it was maintained during
their long winter by volunteers. I think a snow plow on the front of a mountain
bike was mentioned.
Unless this year is going to be different from last year when
no "controlling legal authority" seemed to be responsible for snow
removal, is there interest in some kind of volunteer effort? Some of my
thoughts:
1. Donation of a used snow blower or small tractor with snow
plow.
2. Donations collected to buy a used snow
blower or small tractor with snow plow.
3. Volunteers who would commit to clearing specific segments
of the trail using the aforementioned equipment, or their own snow blowers, snow
shovels, snow-eating rats, or whatever.
We wouldn't even have to clear the whole trail--just a swath
wide enough for bicycles, feet, and strollers. Ordinarily, if we can get down to
the black asphalt, the sun will do the rest.
Anyone interested in continuing to brainstorm on
this?
Lois Melina
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