General information:
Location and Transportation: Ah Di Na is located 8 miles down a rough dirt road. While four wheel drive is not required, a higher clearance vehicle is recommended, and driving slowly will prevent you from bottoming out or getting a flat. Don’t rush! Because we need to haul materials into the site (lumber, tools, assembled picnic tables, etc), pickups and trailers are much appreciated and needed! We will provide you with a map to help you get there, here are the coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hdMpEFHKz6zeYFBt8
Communication: There is no cell service at Ah Di Na. We will have a satellite connection and will be able to receive text messages or make emergency calls if necessary. We will have capability to charge phones for essential needs.
Camping: Campsites will be reserved for the crew. The Forest Service hopes to close the campground for others during work sessions for safety reasons. Please check in with base camp at Campsite 7 when you arrive and you will be directed to your camp.
Food: We will be providing lunches and dinners to the crew during work days. Please let us know if you have any special dietary needs and we will do our best to accommodate them. Bring your own breakfast foods.
Water: There are water taps at Ah Di Na, but there have been issues with potability and it is recommended to boil before using. If you have concerns about health, bring drinking water with you. We will also provide drinking water and soda for meals.
Safety: Our goal is to prevent any injuries while working on the project. We will not ask anyone to use any tools they have not used before. While working on the project, you will be covered by the Forest Service’s insurance policy. You will be required to sign two waivers as a condition of participating—one from the Forest Service and one from NCCFFI as the fiscal sponsor of the project. The waivers will be sent to you for review ahead of time and collected when you arrive.
What to Bring: Bring your work clothes, long pants, long-sleeved work shirts, sturdy shoes, work gloves, eye protection, sunscreen, headlamp/flashlight, water bottle, bug spray, hat and any other gear to keep you safe and comfortable. It will be hot/warm in the daytime and cool at night, so remember to bring layers. After dinner there’s opportunity for music, stories etc around the campfire, so feel free to bring your favorite beverage, musical instrument, or tall tale.
For more information see the Project Page