Greetings!  I’m reaching out to everyone registered for this coming weekend based out of the OTA House in Potosi as we do maintenance Saturday on the Courtois section of the OT.

Need to know details:

When:  We will gather at 8:30 am at the OTA House in Potosi, MO..  From there, we will drive to the work location on Pigeon Roost Rd just south of HWY 8 — about 20 mins from the house..  It will be good gravel road so all vehicles can travel on them with no problem. Be sure to wear layers as it will be chilly in the morning and then get to around 50 degrees in the afternoon. It may be cloudy so, it there may be a chill in the air throughout the day.  Bring a lunch and plenty of water.  I will have a stove and can heat soup or water to make cocoa and coffee. We won’t be working too far from where the cars are parked.  Bring appropriate clothing to work on the trail digging dirt and wear good hiking boots or shoes.  The OTA will supply gloves, safety glasses, helmets and tools.

Where: The OTA House  is we are basing out of this weekend. It is located on 406 West High St. The house is just west of the 4-way stop at the Court House — this s Hwy 8 directly across from the Hwy 185 intersection.

Housing/camping: You can stay over at the  OTA House either camping in the yard or we have some limited sleeping space for 3 or 4 people in the house.

What to bring: Camping gear if you are camping in the yard) personal care items(there is a shower), food other than what the OTA is providing dinner on Saturday. We will be coming off the trail by 3PM and head for dinner by 4PM for those who wish to stay.

On the Trail:  With any work on the OT, you need to wear sturdy boots, long pants, dress in weather appropriate layers.