Wishon Lake
August 22-25 Picture page 2

Norm prepares chicken livers and gizzards grilled in bacon grease for a "delicious" breakfast. Ugh...

Mike Nolen, Backcountry Ranger for the US Forest Service, Deborah Clyde and her husband Allen Clyde owners of Clyde Pack Station who graciously haul our deep woods saw teams into the backcountry for free, and Nick Grogan, Area Manager, High Sierra Ranger District, Sierra National Forest

Shane, as Exalted Grand Pooba combines silliness and humour in recognizing important leaders of the High Sierra Volunteer Trail Crew. Borrowing from midieval times, Shane decides to "coronate" the various folks upon whom he relies so much. The goofy costume was made by his wife Julie. Photo by Julie Ainsworth.

Reciting the pledge of The Order of The Trail Crew before annointment with the Golden Shovel. Photo by Julie Ainsworth.

And, of course, the kids had to get in on the act; Shane annoints each one. Photo by Julie Ainsworth.

Brush team that cleared an almost impassable Rancheria Trail above Wishon Lake. The kids from Madera High School are included in this shot; they worked like Roman slaves and had a great time.

Where's the trail? That was our question when we began work. This is a beautiful trail with great views from it's beginning. It's a shame to see it in such a poor state. Now, however, it's a great trail with plenty of room.

Progess being made clearing brush.

And believe it or not, here's Lea, replete with broken arm working along side the group doing what she can.

As luck would have it Norm brought his satellite dish, where we had electricity and we watched the Fresno State Bulldogs in their opener, lose to Wisconson.