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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Volunteer -- Trail Clearing Weekend at Finland
DESCRIPTION:March 26\, 2020 Update: SHTA May 2020 Trail Clearing Weekends POSTPONED \nDue to the evolving health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic\, SHTA has decided to indefinitely postpone all trail clearing weekends planned for May 2020. \nWe’ve made this decision out of an abundance of caution to protect our collective health and prevent the spread of the virus. As you may know\, our trail clearing weekends feature communal meals and camping arrangements\, and we do not believe those are safe practices at this point in the pandemic. Alternate lodging arrangements on the North Shore are uncertain for the foreseeable future. Instead\, we will work on a new approach to clearing the Trail this spring\, and we will share opportunities for you to get involved through our Volunteer Portal.  \nWe are grateful to have dedicated volunteers like you in our community\, and we will continue to follow the guidance of public health officials to ensure that all of our activities are safe and enjoyable for all. Thank you for your understanding.  \nYou can find COVID-19 updates from SHTA and helpful resources from partners on our website at superiorhiking.org/covid-19.  \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please contact Tamer Ibrahim at tibrahim@superiorhiking.org.  \n  \nJoin us for a Trail Clearing weekend near Finland on Saturday\, May 9 and Sunday\, May 10\, 2020. You can volunteer for one or both days. Volunteers will be put into teams with 1-2 certified chainsawyers and 3-5 “swampers\,” or helpers. Swampers are responsible for removing sawed logs and other debris off the Trail and for carrying gear for their sawyers as requested. It’s hard work\, but really rewarding to know that you are the reason hikers and runners can use the SHT without crawling\, climbing\, or tripping. \nLodging will be available on Friday and Saturday nights at the Clair Nelson Center. There you can indoor camp (earplugs provided but BYO everything else) or camp outside. There is running water but no showers. There is refrigerator/freezer space for you to use. \nSaturday and Sunday breakfasts will be provided\, along with Saturday supper. Bring lunch makings\, snacks\, and water bottles. Come prepared to be outside all day: plenty of layers\, sturdy footwear\, bug spray\, sunblock\, and did we mention snacks? A dry pair of shoes for evening use/driving home is also recommended. Bring your own gloves\, safety glasses\, and ear protection if you have them — personal protective equipment\, tools\, and training will be provided as needed. Sawyers should bring their saw and supplies and sawyer-specific personal protective equipment. \nRegistration will open soon.  \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact Jody Nonnemacher at jnonnemacher@superiorhiking.org. Thanks!
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/volunteer-trail-clearing-weekend-finland/
LOCATION:Finland Recreation Center\, Finland\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Jody Nonnemacher":MAILTO:jnonnemacher@superiorhiking.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200604T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200606T170000
DTSTAMP:20200427T141656Z
CREATED:20200124T133146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200427T141656Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Volunteer -- Bean and Bear Lakes Reroute
DESCRIPTION:Update: Bean and Bear Lakes Loop Reroute Postponed.  \nDue to the evolving health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic\, SHTA has indefinitely postponed this reroute planned for June 2020. \nWe’ve made this decision out of an abundance of caution to protect our collective health and prevent the spread of the virus. We will share rescheduled opportunities for you to get involved through our Volunteer Portal. \nWe are grateful to have dedicated volunteers like you in our community\, and we will continue to follow the guidance of public health officials to ensure that all of our activities are safe and enjoyable for all. Thank you for your understanding. \nYou can find COVID-19 updates from SHTA and helpful resources from partners on our website at superiorhiking.org/covid-19. \n \nJoin Volunteer Crew Leaders Stephanie Hoff and Michael Loscheider on June 4\, 5\, and 6 to complete a reroute on the Bean and Bear Lakes loop started in 2019. This 1400′ reroute will elevate the Superior Hiking Trail out of a long\, muddy area and onto sustainable sidehill tread. This is a perfect chance to hone trailbuilding skills and give back to a much-loved area. \nWe need 20-25 volunteers. Volunteers can come for one\, two\, or all days. Group camping is available at Tettegouche State Park the nights of June 3\, 4\, 5\, and 6. \nRegistration will open soon. \nPlease contact Tamer Ibrahim at tibrahim@superiorhiking.org with any questions about this volunteer project.
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/volunteer-bean-bear-lakes-reroute/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Tamer Ibrahim":MAILTO:tibrahim@superiorhiking.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200708T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200711T170000
DTSTAMP:20200124T134814Z
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SUMMARY:Trailbuilding Training -- Unclog Those Pipes!
DESCRIPTION:Join us July 8\, 9\, 10\, and 11 for “Unclog Those Pipes! A Trail Plumbing Training\, or The Importance of Proper Drainage on a Trail\,” with Tim Malzhan\, Trail Operations Director from the Ice Age Trail (doing business as “Trail Eyes”).  \nEver walked through a puddle on the SHT and felt the mud begin to drain your soul? Well\, this is your chance for karmic revenge. Puddles\, erosion\, and mud are just a few of the symptoms of an improperly plumbed trail\, and they are all too common on the SHT. The goal of this training will be to learn how to properly and effectively retrofit existing trail with new drainage features\, like knicks and dips\, to facilitate the expeditious movement of water away from the Trail. The SHT is in great need of plumbers! \nCamping will be available at Finland State Forest Campground the nights of July 7-11 with training likely taking place on the Bean and Bear Lakes Loop. \nRegistration will open soon. \nPlease contact Tamer Ibrahim at tibrahim@superiorhiking.org with any questions about this trail building training.
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/trailbuilding-training-plumbing/
CATEGORIES:Trailbuilding Training,Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Tamer Ibrahim":MAILTO:tibrahim@superiorhiking.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200808T170000
DTSTAMP:20200129T193711Z
CREATED:20200129T193711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T193711Z
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SUMMARY:Trailbuilding Training -- Getting Stoned!
DESCRIPTION:Join us August 4\, 5\, 6\, 7\, and 8 for a stonework training with Willie Bittner of Great Lakes Trailbuilders. \nOur friend and stonework expert\, Willie Bittner\, is coming back to the SHT to teach us more exciting skills to move\, shape\, and build with stone. This training will involve significant work in the field\, as we will be rebuilding the steps up to the summit of Britton Peak\, just off the Sawbill Trail in Tofte — ALL IN STONE!  Topics will include setting up and safely using a highline for moving rock; drilling\, splitting and shaping stone; and how to work with native stone to properly construct a beautiful and durable set of stairs. Prior experience preferred\, but not necessary. \nCamping will be available locally for registered trainees. \nRegistration will open soon. \nPlease contact Tamer Ibrahim at tibrahim@superiorhiking.org with any questions about this trail building training.
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/trailbuilding-training-getting-stoned/
CATEGORIES:Trailbuilding Training,Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Tamer Ibrahim":MAILTO:tibrahim@superiorhiking.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200913T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200913T163000
DTSTAMP:20200901T170938Z
CREATED:20200901T170938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200901T170938Z
UID:9315-1600009200-1600014600@superiorhiking.org
SUMMARY:How to Thru-Hike the SHT: A Webinar and Q&A with Annie Nelson
DESCRIPTION:The Superior Hiking Trail Association is pleased to present How to Thru-Hike the SHT: A Webinar and Q&A with Annie Nelson on Sunday\, September 13th\, 2020 at 3pm (CST) via Zoom. \nTune in to learn practical tips for planning and enjoying a thru-hike or long-distance hike on the SHT from an experienced thru-hiker\, Annie Nelson. While you’ll be able to submit questions at any time during the webinar\, we invite you to submit your questions in advance to info@superiorhiking.org. \nAbout the presenter:\nAnnie Nelson is the author of “Thru-Hike the Superior Hiking Trail\,” has solo backpacked more than 2\,000 miles in the northwoods\, and earned a Journalism degree from the University of Missouri at Columbia. She has completed thru-hiking the Superior Hiking Trail twice since 2017. Her mission is to tell stories that inspire and empower people to explore wild places. Learn more at: https://wildstory.site/sht-thru-hiking-guide/ \nThis Zoom webinar is free for all to attend\, with a suggested donation of $25. Register for the event here. 
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/how-to-thru-hike-the-sht-a-webinar-and-qa-with-annie-nelson/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210221T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210221T163000
DTSTAMP:20210208T215307Z
CREATED:20210208T215307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T215307Z
UID:9409-1613919600-1613925000@superiorhiking.org
SUMMARY:An Absolute Beginner’s Guide to the SHT: A Webinar and Q&A with Anna Swarts
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Superior Hiking Trail Association is pleased to present An Absolute Beginner’s Guide to the SHT: A Webinar and Q&A with Anna Swarts on Sunday\, February 21\, 2021 at 3pm (CST) via Zoom. \n  \nDo you have zero hiking experience but feel the urge to hit the Trail?  Are you equal parts excited and nervous about getting started?  This webinar will well-prepare you for a safe\, enjoyable trip. Tune in to learn the basics for planning and navigating your first day hike or overnight backpacking trip on the Superior Hiking Trail from Anna Swarts\, an experiential educator and experienced SHT user. While this webinar is designed to help absolute beginners get started\, SHT users of all experience levels are invited to attend the virtual event. You’ll be able to submit questions at any time during the webinar\, we invite you to submit your questions in advance to info@superiorhiking.org. A captioned recording of the webinar will also be shared on the SHTA YouTube Channel after the event. \n  \nAbout the presenter:\nAnna Swarts is an experiential educator\, avid outdoor adventurer\, and SHTA volunteer. In 2020\, she received her Master’s Degree in Education: Natural Science and Environmental Education from Hamline University. She completed a solo thru-hike of the Superior Hiking Trail in 2013. Her mission is to prepare and empower people to experience the outdoors. Learn more at: https://exploringedges.com/ \nThis Zoom webinar is free for all to attend\, with a suggested donation of $10. \nRegistration is required to tune in and participate. You can register here.
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/an-absolute-beginners-guide-to-the-sht-a-webinar-and-qa-with-anna-swarts/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Jaron Cramer":MAILTO:jcramer@superiorhiking.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T200000
DTSTAMP:20210318T163551Z
CREATED:20210311T190201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T163551Z
UID:9432-1616612400-1616616000@superiorhiking.org
SUMMARY:SHTA Virtual Volunteer Appreciation Evening
DESCRIPTION:The Superior Hiking Trail Association is pleased to welcome our volunteers to a Virtual Volunteer Appreciation Evening to thank our SHTA community for their support in 2020. \nWe can’t wait to showcase some incredible photos from the 2020 volunteer season — likely the most challenging trail season in our Association’s 35-year history. Volunteers will have the opportunity to meet Lisa Luokkala\, SHTA’s executive director. SHTA staff Tamer Ibrahim\, Jody Nonnemacher\, and Jo Swanson will share a recap of all that was accomplished in this unique year. \nThe presentation will be geared towards the Superior Hiking Trail Association’s incredible volunteers and those interested in learning what volunteers contribute to the SHTA. While registration is required\, the event is free\, family-friendly\, and open to anyone interested in joining us. \n\nClick here to get registered for the Volunteer Appreciation Evening event!
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/shta-virtual-volunteer-appreciation-evening/
CATEGORIES:Celebrations,Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Swanson":MAILTO:jswanson@superiorhiking.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210413T200000
DTSTAMP:20210319T154913Z
CREATED:20210318T164129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T154913Z
UID:9452-1618340400-1618344000@superiorhiking.org
SUMMARY:SHTA Trail Maintenance Manual Q&A
DESCRIPTION:The Superior Hiking Trail Association is pleased to welcome our volunteers to a Trail Maintenance Manual Q&A to discuss the new manual for work on the Trail.  \nThe new manual will guide and inform volunteers of current trail standards and updated construction methods\, and how to perform many of the basic maintenance techniques needed to keep the Trail in good shape. It is expected that everyone working on the SHT will do their best to adhere to this guidelines and principles explained in this manual. \nThe presentation will be geared towards the Superior Hiking Trail Association’s incredible volunteers and those interested in learning what volunteers contribute to the SHTA. While registration is required\, the event is free\, family-friendly\, and open to anyone interested in joining us. \n\nClick here to get registered for the Trail Maintenance Manual event!
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/shta-trail-maintenance-manual-qa/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event,Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Swanson":MAILTO:jswanson@superiorhiking.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210504T200000
DTSTAMP:20210319T191201Z
CREATED:20210318T164400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T191201Z
UID:9455-1620154800-1620158400@superiorhiking.org
SUMMARY:SHTA 2021 Trail Volunteer Project Updates
DESCRIPTION:The Superior Hiking Trail Association is pleased to welcome our volunteers to a 2021 Trail Volunteer Project Updates webinar to discuss plans for the upcoming season. \nThe presentation will be geared towards the Superior Hiking Trail Association’s incredible volunteers and those interested in learning what volunteers contribute to the SHTA. While registration is required\, the event is free\, family-friendly\, and open to anyone interested in joining us. \n\nClick here to get registered for the 2021 Trail Volunteer Project Updates event!
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/shta-2021-trail-volunteer-project-updates/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event,Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Swanson":MAILTO:jswanson@superiorhiking.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T163000
DTSTAMP:20230209T191908Z
CREATED:20230209T191615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T191908Z
UID:10625-1676124000-1676133000@superiorhiking.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Appreciation Party - Twin Cities Region
DESCRIPTION:More than 300 SHTA volunteers contributed 8\,000 hours to the Trail in 2022. A record-setting year! \nSince its beginning\, volunteers have been the heart and soul of dreaming\, building\, maintaining\, and protecting the Superior Hiking Trail. \nJoin us this Saturday for our Volunteer Appreciation Party\, Feb. 11th from 2-4:30 p.m. at the Wentworth Library in West St. Paul\, Twin Cities region. Click to register: Twin Cities Volunteer Appreciation Party \nThere will be food\, cake\, prizes\, a review of your incredible stats from 2022\, and a sneak peak of what’s coming up in 2023. \nQuestions? Contact Volunteer Coordinator Barbara Budd at volunteer@superiorhiking.org
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/volunteer-appreciation-party-twin-cities-region/
LOCATION:Wentworth Library\, 199 Wentworth Ave E\, West St Paul\, MN\, 55118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T203000
DTSTAMP:20230209T213848Z
CREATED:20230209T213616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T213848Z
UID:10631-1676574000-1676579400@superiorhiking.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Appreciation Party — Virtual
DESCRIPTION:More than 300 SHTA volunteers contributed 8\,000 hours to the Trail in 2022. A record-setting year! \nSince its beginning\, volunteers have been the heart and soul of dreaming\, building\, maintaining\, and protecting the Superior Hiking Trail. \nFor those of you who can’t join us in person\, please join us for an online celebration of you and all you did. We’ll have a short program where we’ll highlight everything that you accomplished. We’ll also announce a new volunteer award program! And of course\, there will be cool door prizes including day packs from REI and SHTA swag. \nClick to register: Volunteer Appreciation Party — Virtual \nQuestions? Contact Volunteer Coordinator Barbara Budd at volunteer@superiorhiking.org.
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/volunteer-appreciation-party-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230225T110000
DTSTAMP:20230213T195421Z
CREATED:20230213T195218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T195421Z
UID:10646-1677319200-1677322800@superiorhiking.org
SUMMARY:Superior Hiking Trail 101
DESCRIPTION:Are you planning your first day hike or run on the Superior Hiking Trail? Interested in experiencing winter on the Trail for the first time? Or maybe even attempting your first overnight backpacking trip? This is the webinar class for you. \nFormer SHTA Trail Development Director Jo Swanson will join us to share the best first steps to taking your first hike on the SHT. “A short introduction to a long trail\,” as Jo dubs it\, will cover everything from what guides and maps are available to basic information about features like campsites and trailheads. \nClick here to register. \nAbout the presenter: Former SHT Trail Development Director Jo Swanson worked with the SHTA for 6 1/2 years and has more than 20 years of backpacking experience\, including thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail\, the Great Eastern Trail\, and backpacking more than 20 other long-distance trails all over America. She has also camped at every single campsite on the Superior Hiking Trail and hiked or backpacked every mile. \nFind out more about Jo and her wild wanderings at her website\, The Someday Adventures.
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/superior-hiking-trail-101/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Annie Nelson":MAILTO:anelson@superiorhiking.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T203000
DTSTAMP:20230209T214710Z
CREATED:20230209T214710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T214710Z
UID:10634-1679425200-1679430600@superiorhiking.org
SUMMARY:2023 Volunteer Opportunities Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join SHTA staff as we offer up all the goods on what volunteers can do to support the Superior Hiking Trail this year! We’ll cover trail maintenance events\, section and campsite adopting\, and some new ways to volunteer including for our new Ridge Runner program and our re-invigorated guided hike program. \nThe Zoom invitation will be sent by noon on March 21. \nClick to register: 2023 Volunteer Opportunities Webinar \nQuestions? Contact Volunteer Coordinator Barbara Budd at volunteer@superiorhiking.org.
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/2023-volunteer-opportunities-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230322T200000
DTSTAMP:20230213T195656Z
CREATED:20230213T195656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T195656Z
UID:10648-1679511600-1679515200@superiorhiking.org
SUMMARY:Trail Astronomy on the SHT with AstroBob
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will soar into the skies to discuss stargazing and sky watching on the Superior Hiking Trail. AstroBob will teach us how to spot “the green flash\,” Northern Lights\, meteor showers\, identify constellations\, and much more. He will also share his favorite sky watching tools like planispheres\, sky charts\, and new phone apps that identify constellations. \nClick here to register. \nAbout the presenter: “Astro” Bob King is an amateur astronomer\, freelance writer\, and retired photographer for the Duluth News Tribune. He’s also a big fan of the Superior Hiking Trail. His “astronomy for everyone” stories are featured regularly in the Duluth News Tribune\, on WTIP\, and The North 103.3. Bob has taught community education astronomy classes at the University of Minnesota Duluth and Marshall Alworth Planetarium since 1992 and astronomy classes at Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center since 2011.
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/trail-astronomy-on-the-sht-with-astrobob/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Annie Nelson":MAILTO:anelson@superiorhiking.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T200000
DTSTAMP:20230213T200145Z
CREATED:20230213T200145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T200145Z
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SUMMARY:Foraging for Mushrooms on the SHT
DESCRIPTION:We’ll learn to how to identify some common mushrooms on the Trail — both edible and toxic — how to harvest sustainably\, following rules related to foraging on public land\, and more. \nClick here to register. \nAbout the presenter: Ariel Bonkoski of Duluth\, Minn. is the co-founder of the Lake Superior Mycological Society and owner of Ariel’s Mushroom Co. Ariel is a self-taught mushroom enthusiast from Duluth\, Minnesota who has been studying fungi since 2016. She teaches mushroom identification classes across the Midwest\, has given presentations for mycological societies all over the country\, and has lead forays for numerous events. She also frequently forages on the SHT.
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/foraging-for-mushrooms-on-the-sht/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Annie Nelson":MAILTO:anelson@superiorhiking.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T153000
DTSTAMP:20230614T211259Z
CREATED:20230614T211159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T211259Z
UID:10784-1687165200-1687447800@superiorhiking.org
SUMMARY:Duluth Area Trail Work Parties June 19-23
DESCRIPTION:Join our southern area contractor\, Larry\, as he leads trail maintenance events in the Duluth vicinity. Depending on the day\, you might find Larry leading groups of volunteers lopping\, weed whipping\, or building trail structures like stairs or boardwalks. \nFor the week of June 19\, the events are (follow link for more information and registration): \nTrail Clearing on June 19 \nTrail Maintenance with DuFTA on June 21 (evening) \nBoardwalk construction on June 22 \nSee the full list of all volunteer opportunities currently open for registration here.
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/duluth-area-trail-work-parties-june-19-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230625T163000
DTSTAMP:20230614T211408Z
CREATED:20230614T205138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T211408Z
UID:10780-1687595400-1687710600@superiorhiking.org
SUMMARY:Wilson Creek Stone Step Crossing
DESCRIPTION:Help make this stream crossing safer and drier by providing stone steps across Wilson Creek. A slight relocation of the trail on either side will also provide the opportunity to do some trail building. No experience necessary! All tools and training will be provided by SHTA. Expect a hike of about 1/2 mile from the trailhead to the work site. Please note that you must register for each day separately. \nRegister for June 24 \nRegister for June 25 \n\nSee full list of all volunteer opportunities currently open for registration here.
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/wilson-creek-stone-step-crossing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230705T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230707T170000
DTSTAMP:20230620T213328Z
CREATED:20230620T212704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T213328Z
UID:10788-1688544000-1688749200@superiorhiking.org
SUMMARY:Duluth Area Trail Work Parties July 5-7
DESCRIPTION:Join our southern area contractor\, Larry\, as he leads trail maintenance events in the Duluth vicinity. Depending on the day\, you might find Larry leading groups of volunteers lopping\, weed whipping\, or building trail structures like stairs or boardwalks. \nFor the week of July 5\, the events are (follow link for more information and registration): \nWeed Whipping with DuFTA – July 5 (evening) \nWeed Whipping – July 6 \nWeed Whipping – July 7 \nSee the full list of all volunteer opportunities currently open for registration here.
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/duluth-area-trail-work-parties-july-5-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T123000
DTSTAMP:20230614T201927Z
CREATED:20230614T194838Z
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UID:10778-1688806800-1688819400@superiorhiking.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Trail Work - July 8
DESCRIPTION:Come out to learn what it takes to maintain the SHT. An experienced crew lead will give you pro tips on how to keep brush and water off the trail. No experience necessary! All tools and training will be provided by SHTA. Expect about a 1 mile hike from the trailhead to the project.  Register here.
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/introduction-to-trail-work-july-8/
ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Budd":MAILTO:volunteer@superiorhiking.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T170000
DTSTAMP:20230615T191906Z
CREATED:20230615T190654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T191906Z
UID:10786-1688810400-1688835600@superiorhiking.org
SUMMARY:SHTA Booth at Bay Days
DESCRIPTION:SHTA will be participating in the annual Bay Days weekend in Silver Bay. We’ll have a booth with staff and volunteers ready to answer questions\, sign you up for membership\, and let you know about our volunteer opportunities. We’ll also have SHTA products available for sale. \nYou’ll find us in the vendor area near Outer Drive and Shopping Center Rd in downtown Silver Bay. Saturday only\, 10am-5pm. Stop by and say Hi! \n 
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/shta-booth-at-bay-days/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230710T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T170000
DTSTAMP:20230620T213250Z
CREATED:20230620T213250Z
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UID:10789-1688976000-1689354000@superiorhiking.org
SUMMARY:Duluth Area Trail Work Parties July 10-14
DESCRIPTION:Join our southern area contractor\, Larry\, as he leads trail maintenance events in the Duluth vicinity. Depending on the day\, you might find Larry leading groups of volunteers lopping\, weed whipping\, or building trail structures like stairs or boardwalks. \nFor the week of July 10\, the events are (follow link for more information and registration): \nWeed whipping and lopping – July 10 \nWeed whipping and lopping – July 11 \nWeed whipping with DuFTA – July 12 (evening) \nWeed whipping and lopping – July 13 \nSee the full list of all volunteer opportunities currently open for registration here.
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/duluth-area-trail-work-parties-july-10-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230712T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T163000
DTSTAMP:20230614T211437Z
CREATED:20230614T204218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T211437Z
UID:10779-1689150600-1689352200@superiorhiking.org
SUMMARY:Springdale Creek Stone Step Crossing
DESCRIPTION:Come out and help replace a failing bridge with more sustainable rock stepping stones. Activities will include finding and moving rock\, placing and stabilizing stepping stones\, and using hand tools to shape the trail that approaches the crossing. No experience necessary! All tools and training will be provided by SHTA. Expect a 1.5 mile hike from the trailhead to the project. Join us for one day or all three. Please note that you must register for each day separately. \nRegister for July 12 \nRegister for July 13 \nRegister for July 14 \nSee full list of all volunteer opportunities currently open for registration here.
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/springdale-creek-stone-step-crossing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230725T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230731T163000
DTSTAMP:20230713T183448Z
CREATED:20230713T183448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T183448Z
UID:10837-1690273800-1690821000@superiorhiking.org
SUMMARY:Mystery Mountain Rehabilitation
DESCRIPTION:Join SHTA and professional trail builder Tim Malzhan as we renew this worn and muddy section of trail. This project was started last year\, and now we’ll wrap it up. \nActivities will include hardening the trail surface\, building rock and wooden structures\, building drainage features\, and reshaping tread with hand tools. No experience necessary! All tools and training will be provided by SHTA. Expect a 0.3 mile hike from the trailhead to the project. \nIf you wish to attend this event for multiple days\, a separate registration is needed for each day that you wish to participate. (We are working on a fix for this\, we apologize for the inconvenience.) If multiple people wish to volunteer together\, each participant must complete a separate registration. Youth ages 12-17 are welcome if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. \nFree car camping nearby is available to participants. Registrants will be emailed details on camping about one week before the event. Dinners will be provided starting July 27. \nThank you so much for your volunteer service on the Superior Hiking Trail! \nPlease register separately for each day you wish to attend:\nJuly 25\nJuly 26\nJuly 27\nJuly 28\nJuly 29\nJuly 30\nJuly 31
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/mystery-mountain-rehabilitation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230729T153000
DTSTAMP:20230713T175841Z
CREATED:20230713T175413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T175841Z
UID:10832-1690621200-1690644600@superiorhiking.org
SUMMARY:Guided Hike: Beaver Bay to Fault Line Creek Camp
DESCRIPTION:Encounter amazing geology and spectacular views on this hike led by Master Naturalists. A talus slope cliff is a highlight\, along with the gravity-defying clifftop red pines. You’ll see beaver activity\, too. Occasional stops for questions and to learn more about what you’re seeing will keep you from exerting too much and quench your thirst for knowledge of the Trail and its environs. \nThis 8 mile round-trip hike is challenging to difficult with 1500 feed of elevation change with some steep\, challenging climbs. \nTrailhead Location: Lax Lake Rd Trailhead. Driving Directions: Take Hwy 61 to Beaver Bay (25 miles northeast of Two Harbors\, 3 miles south of Silver Bay). Turn north (away from the lake) onto Lax Lake Rd. The trailhead will be on your right in 0.8 miles. Map \nIf multiple people wish to hike together\, each participant must complete a separate registration. Youth ages 12-17 are welcome if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. \nWhat to wear and bring? Other questions? See our FAQ . If you have questions that the FAQ does not answer\, please email volunteer@superiorhiking.org. \nRegister Here (space is limited)
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/guided-hike-beaver-bay-to-fault-line-creek-camp/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230805T150000
DTSTAMP:20230728T185712Z
CREATED:20230728T185712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T185712Z
UID:10883-1691226000-1691247600@superiorhiking.org
SUMMARY:Hartley Trails Fest
DESCRIPTION:SHTA will be participating in the Trails Fest at Hartley Nature Center. Please come visit us at our booth to learn more about the trail. We’ll also have some fun Leave No Trace activities and a guided hike. \nSchedule and more information here.
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/hartley-trails-fest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230811T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230816T163000
DTSTAMP:20230713T185406Z
CREATED:20230713T183741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T185406Z
UID:10838-1691742600-1692203400@superiorhiking.org
SUMMARY:Encampment Crossing and Reroute
DESCRIPTION:Help SHTA build a safe and sustainable crossing of the Encampment River. Work will be led by professional stone builder Willie Bittner and will include building a stone step crossing and rerouting a part of the trail that is falling away. No experience necessary. Nearest town: Two Harbors. Camping and dinners provided. \nPlease register separately for each day you wish to attend:\nAugust 11\nAugust 12\nAugust 13\nAugust 14\nAugust 15\nAugust 16
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/encampment-crossing-and-reroute/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T153000
DTSTAMP:20230713T191843Z
CREATED:20230713T175203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T191843Z
UID:10831-1691830800-1691854200@superiorhiking.org
SUMMARY:Guided Hike: Hwy 1 to Lake Superior Overlook\, including Fantasia
DESCRIPTION:Join this hike to see some of the best mountain and lake views anywhere on the SHT. The Master Naturalist guides will tell you all about the raptors that frequent the area. A view of Wolf Lake can’t be beat\, and you’ll find yourself at one of the most beautiful lunch spots on the Trail. There will be several stops for questions and discussion. \nThis challenging to difficult hike is 9 miles round trip with 2000 feet of elevation change. \nIf multiple people wish to hike together\, each participant must complete a separate registration. Youth ages 12-17 are welcome if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. \nWhat to wear and bring? Other questions? See our FAQ . If you have questions that the FAQ does not answer\, please email volunteer@superiorhiking.org. \nRegister Here (space is limited)
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/guided-hike-hwy-1-to-lake-superior-overlook-including-fantasia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T170000
DTSTAMP:20230817T212701Z
CREATED:20230817T212701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T212701Z
UID:10901-1692259200-1692291600@superiorhiking.org
SUMMARY:Guided Hike: Ely's Peak and the Magney-Snively Old Growth Forest
DESCRIPTION:Explore two billion years of earth’s history from one overlook. Observe plants and animals as they prepare for winter. See the birds of the great central flyway migration. Master Naturalists will give short presentations at several stops along the way and answer your questions. \nThis moderate hike is 6 miles round trip with less than 1000 feet of elevation change. \nTrailhead location: 123rd Ave W Trailhead\, 11804 123rd Ave W\, Duluth MN 55808. Map \nIf multiple people wish to hike together\, each participant must complete a separate registration. Youth ages 12-17 are welcome if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. \nWhat to wear and bring? Other questions? See our FAQ . If you have questions that the FAQ does not answer\, please email volunteer@superiorhiking.org. \nRegister here. (Space is limited)
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/guided-hike-elys-peak-and-the-magney-snively-old-growth-forest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T170000
DTSTAMP:20230817T234839Z
CREATED:20230817T234839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T234839Z
UID:10910-1692259200-1692291600@superiorhiking.org
SUMMARY:Drainage Maintenance (mud reduction!)
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to help keep water off the SHT so that the trail stays dry and mud-free? This is the opportunity for you! Come out and learn how to maintain drainage on the Trail. No experience necessary! All tools and training will be provided by SHTA. Expect to hike 2-6 miles while working. \nFor more information\, see our registration page.
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/drainage-maintenance-mud-reduction-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T200000
DTSTAMP:20230815T160513Z
CREATED:20230815T160513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T160513Z
UID:10890-1692450000-1692475200@superiorhiking.org
SUMMARY:SHTA at Castle Danger Brewery 12th Anniversary Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Castle Danger Brewery’s 12th Anniversary Party in Two Harbors. The brewery has been an incredible Friend of the Trail for many years. This year\, they have invited the SHTA to be a featured nonprofit at their 12th Anniversary Party to support the final day of our Summer Member Drive\, which runs August 11th-19th. Music\, food trucks\, and yard games\, plus SHTA staff and volunteers will be on site to “talk Trail” all day. \nWe’ll have some SHT swag from the Trail Store for sale. The party also includes the seasonal launch of one of CDB’s most popular seasonal brews\, the Maple Marzën\, with a portion of the sales benefiting the Trail. Castle Danger Brewery will also give a free beer to anyone who becomes a member of the SHTA at the Anniversary Party. Click here for more information about CDB’s Anniversary Party. \nNew Member Promo \nWe will be offering a New Member Deluxe Pack at the event: $85 for an annual membership\, 9th Edition Superior Hiking Trail Guide\, Databook\, and Trail Atlas of the Superior Hiking Trail (the main three reference guides for the SHT). \nCome join the party and the SHTA!
URL:https://superiorhiking.org/event/shta-at-castle-danger-brewery-12th-anniversary-party/
LOCATION:Castle Danger Brewery\, 17 – 7th Street\, Two Harbors\, 55616\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Annie Nelson":MAILTO:anelson@superiorhiking.org
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