Join the BMLT Blues Crew for a trail work party at Horseshoe Prairie (HSP) Nordic Ski Area to restore fire-impacted trails and prepare for the winter season.

The BMLT Blues Crew has supported the trails at HSP since 2019. This summer the Hagan Fire impacted a portion of the trail system. The goal of the work party is to begin the trail recovery effort and prep the area for the winter snow season.

Volunteers will focus on the repair of trails impacted by the Hagen Fire. Work will also include removal of downed trees by the Sawyer team, brush and debris removal, placement/replacement of ski and snowshoe trail markers, and the placement of seasonal orange pole trail markers.

Be a part of this exciting volunteer opportunity. We will have fun, work hard and make a difference. No experience is necessary.

Check out more information about the trail here.

Questions? Get in touch with us at bmlt@bmlt.org.

Trip Details:

• Volunteer work to accomplish:

  🌲 Repair of trails impacted by Hagen Fire

  🌲 Sawyer team removal of downed trees

  🌲Brush and debris removal

  🌲Placement/replacement of ski and snowshoe trail markers

  🌲Placement of seasonal orange pole trail markers

• What it takes to do this work party:

  • Tolerance for varied outdoor work.

  • No specific trail work experience is necessary—bring a great attitude for working with a team!

  • BMLT Blues Crew leaders and USFS partners will provide training and tools as needed

  • Be able to hike 2 to 3 miles while carrying necessary tools

  • Recommended for ages 14 and older. Anyone under 18 needs to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

• Meeting location:

  Walla Walla based volunteers: please arrive at USFS Ranger District Office parking lot at 1415 W Rose Street, Walla Walla at 7:30 am on Saturday to carpool to the trailhead.

  If you’re willing to drive, please arrive with a full gas tank. Please be prepared to share gas costs with your volunteer driver on the return trip (bring cash.)

  If you are not planning to join the Walla Walla carpool, meet at the Andies Prairie parking lot at 8:45 am.

• Schedule:

  Saturday, June 6, 2026

  7:30 am: Arrive at Walla Walla Ranger Station

  7:45 am: Arrange carpool and head out

  8:45 am: Meet at the Andies Prairie parking lot

  9:20 am: Stretch and safety talk

  9:35 am: Divide up and set out to do trail work

  12:00 pm: Break for Lunch

  12:40 pm: Back to work!

  3:30 pm: Shut down work for the day

  3:50 pm: Everyone back to the vehicle they came up in and head out

  5:00 pm: Arrive back at Walla Walla Ranger Station

• What to wear:

  ✅ Boots – no sneakers or sandals during work hours

  ✅ Long pants and long-sleeved shirt

  ✅ Rain gear/layers for warmth

  ✅ Bright colors for the season

  ✅ Work gloves and eye protection (glasses, sunglasses)

  ✅ Ticks can be present: bring DEET for self, Permethrin for clothes

  *** BMLT Blues Crew Supplied: Safety gear, first aid kit, hard hat, tools

• What to bring:

  ✅ Light weight daypack

  ✅ Lunch and snacks

  ✅ Water bottle - 64 ounces of water suggested

  ✅ Warm clothing layers in case of wet/cold weather

  ✅ Rain jacket and pants

  ✅ Personal care items

  Blues Crew practices Leave No Trace™ principles -- please bring what you need to comply.

• Trip notes:

  ⚠️ Pets are not to accompany volunteers due to work safety concerns.
  ⚠️ Please fill out the liability waiver and email to bmlt@bmlt.org or print and bring with you to the work party!

  ⚠️ Please stay home if you are feeling unwell.
  ⚠️ BMLT Blues Crew practices Leave No Trace™ principles.

  ⚠️ Is this your first volunteer trail work party? Check out this short video on ‘What to Expect and How to Stay Safe’

• Contact information:

  For more information, contact us at bmlt@bmlt.org or 509-525-3136.

Presented in partnership with United States Forest Service.