2007 PROGRAM SEASON COMMENTS:

*   Jen Schenk, Copper Mountain Resort Adopt-A-Trail Liaison - "These trail projects are great team building and bonding opportunities for Copper and our community - we get a chance to spend time together working as a team, outside our typical office environment. We help improve the trail for future hikers and have an incredibly fun day doing so."

*   Scott Fussell, Crew Leader - "I have been hiking Summit County Trails for years, and now have found a way to give back, and make those trails more enjoyable."

*   Laura Rossetter, Trail Enthusiast - "I often recreate on trails after FDRD projects and I am always very impressed with the quality of work and increased sustainability and usability of these trails . . . these projects are extremely organized, safe, and productive. It is very rewarding and fun to work on an FDRD project."

*   Madelyn Healey, Outreach Educator - "It's so rewarding when visitors come back to the Ranger Station and tell me 'we just finished hiking the trail you recommended and it was absolutely fantastic!' I consider that another happy customer."

*   Heather Gerhart, Ranger Patrol - "This program is a great opportunity to get to know our public lands better and meet many people who care about our open space. I'd recommend it to anyone!"

*   Kurt Steuer, Crew Leader - "Besides the enjoyable day I have on a project, I hope to inspire others to come out again and give back to the forest they enjoy while hiking and biking, etc -- I see Volunteer Stewards as the best resource available to maintain our trails. Adopt a trail and come out and join us!"

*   Linda Tatem, Outreach Educator - "Participating in the Forest Steward Program provides an excellent opportunity for me to share our great county with our visitors and guests and also to educate them on the wise use of our resources so many others may enjoy them in the years to come."

*   Ken Waugh, DRD Recreation Staff Officer - "The Forest Stewards Program has enabled us to complete several miles of trail construction and numerous visitor contacts that other wise would not be accomplished. The Program is a huge success and has given the DRD recognition for our accomplishments."

2006 PROGRAM SEASON COMMENTS:

*   USDA-FS official federal comments here

*   Linda Tatem, Outreach Educator - "Participating in the Forest Steward Program provides an excellent opportunity for me to share our great county with our visitors and guests and also to educate them on the wise use of our resources so many others may enjoy them in the years to come."

*   Kurt Steuer, Crew Leader - "Besides the enjoyable day I have on a project, I hope to inspire others to come out again and give back to the forest they enjoy while hiking and biking, etc -- I see Volunteer Stewards as the best resource available to maintain our trails. Adopt a trail and come out and join us!"

*   Heather Gerhart, Ranger Patrol - "This is a terrific program and a smart use of motivated community members to leverage the DRD's presence out on the trails."

*   Ken Waugh, DRD Recreation Staff Officer, when asked how he thought the trail looked at the end of a three day trail project - he shook his head, smiled and said, "WOW"!