<div dir="ltr"><div><div>Hi folks,<br><br>A graduate student in ecology is looking for volunteers to help bring research equipment up to <a href="http://www.protrails.com/trail/11/rocky-mountain-national-park-pear-lake" target="_blank">Pear Lake</a> next Saturday (Aug. 27). I was wondering if anyone on this list would be interested in helping out or just coming along for a hike. I am planning to go and can probably drive a few people. Please see details below and send me an email if you are interested.<br><br></div>Best,<br></div>Clay<br><div><div>______________________________<wbr>___________________________<br><br><b>Sherpas sought to help grad student's research!</b><br>Hike from Allenspark trailhead to just beyond Pear Lake in RMNP<br>Sat. Aug 27th, Meet at parking lot at 11am, back to car between ~5-7pm (depending on hiking speed and how long spent at lakes)<br>Meet at Allenspark trailhead (near Allenspark)<br>Hike distance: ~12.5 miles RT<br>Bring large pack (40L+) and plan to help with 5-30 lbs of gear (depending on how many people help)<br>Need good hiking boots, hat, sunglasses, rain gear, and the ability to safely hike for 12.5 miles with a pack up to 10,500 ft. elevation. <br>Payment: great exercise, fresh air, and Justin said I should promise cool alpine ecohydrology facts... I could add in wildflower and mushroom facts as well. Shoot- I'll just be a nature guide! Thanks so much for your help. I really appreciate it! <br>______________________________<wbr>___________________________<br><br><b>Directions to Allenspark parking lot: </b><br>Directions: From Denver/Boulder, take U.S. 36 to the town of Lyons, turn left onHighway 7. Watch the speed limit signs in Lyons. At the Y intersection in Lyons, turn left on Highway 7 toward Allens Park. About 18.5 miles turn left on Business Route 7/Allens Park. (Don't take the first Business Route 7 into Ferncliffe.) 0.1 of a mile, turn right on County Road 90 (just before the post office). Travel 1.5 miles to a fork in the road. (There are several, but stay on the main road) At 1.5 miles (you will see a white fence), take the right fork, travel 0.1 of a mile to the trailhead on your right. There is a sign that says "Allenspark Trailhead."<br><br>--<br><div><div><div data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div>Clay R. Tabor<br></div>Advanced Study Program Postdoc Fellow<br></div>National Center for Atmospheric Research<br></div></div></div></div>
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