Ozark Trail Association

Tues Aug 15,2023 - USFS Sawyer Certification
2023-08-15 | Ozark Trail Association, 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, 63664, United States
1st of 4 USFS Sawyer Certification Session
To enroll please send email to admin@ozarktrail.com and specify which date you would like to be signed up for.
Location TBD by USFS
4 sessions currently scheduled
Aug 15,2023
Aug 19,2023
Sept 8,2023
Sept 9,2023
Attendees will be notified via email approx 1 week prior to the class with location and
session specifics.

W-Th Aug 17-18 - Prep for 3-LM Race
2023-08-17 - 2023-08-18 | Bass’ River Resort, 204 Butts Road, Steelville, MO, 65565, United States
Prep and Setup for the 3 Legged Monster Event

Sat Aug 19,2023 - USFS Sawyer Certification
2023-08-19 | Ozark Trail Association, 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, 63664, United States
To enroll please send email to admin@ozarktrail.com and
specify which date you would like to be signed up for.
Location TBD by USFS
4 sessions currently scheduled
Aug 15,2023
Aug 19,2023
Sept 8,2023
Sept 9,2023
Attendees will be notified via email approx 1 week prior
to the class with location and
session specifics.

**HELP NEEDED** Three-Legged Monster Adventure Race Support on Race Day **HELP NEEDED**
2023-08-19 07:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Ozark Outdoors
SIGN UP NOW!
We need YOUR help to make our third annual Three-Legged Monster (3LM) Adventure Race a success!
It’ll be a madhouse as we start runners from Ozark Outdoors and bikers from Bass’ River Resort! You’ll help us start the runners and bikers at the right time, then help direct the participants at critical turn points to stay on course. We’ll need people at the timing stations, and people to help at the Finish Line.
Last year was a blast, and with your help, it’ll be even better this year!
You can join us *early* Saturday morning at Ozark Outdoors, or come Friday night and camp with us.
See you there!

Fri Sept 8,2023 - USFS Sawyer Certification
2023-09-08 | Ozark Trail Association, 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, 63664, United States

F-Sat Sept 8-9 - One-Eyed Dog MTB event prep
2023-09-08 - 2023-09-09 | Ozark Trail Association Office, 406 West High Street, Potosi, Missouri, 63664
We’ll meet up at the OTA house at 8:30am each day and then fan out
to work on various areas to wok on the OT.
We’ll weed eat, lop and clear trail.

Sat Sept 9,2023 - USFS Sawyer Certification
2023-09-09 | Ozark Trail Association, 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, 63664, United States

Ozark Trail Association Monthly Business Meeting - September 12, 2023
2023-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
You are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the volunteers who run the Ozark Trail Association.
No need to register.
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9/16-One Eyed Dog 50/100 MTB Race–Council Bluff Lake
2023-09-16 | Ozark Trail Association Office, 406 West High Street, Potosi, Missouri, 63664
The race is on Sat Sept 16 and the OTA will be manning the aid station at the old Dead Dog Access off of Hwy DD.
We’ll man the station from approx 10 am until 11PM.

Th-Fri - Oct 5-6 - OTA 50thFall Mega Prep
2023-10-05 - 2023-10-06 | Bass’ River Resort, 204 Butts Road, Steelville, MO, 65565, United States
We’ll be out getting the work site ready for Saturday’s build.
Everything is based out of Bass River Resort.
Friday – Sat night camping is provided by the OTA and Bass.
Any other nights or rv/camper/cabins are your responsibility.

50th MEGA Oct 6-8 at Bass' River Resort
2023-10-06 08:00 - 2023-10-08 17:00 | Bass’ River Resort, 204 Butts Road, Steelville, MO, 65565, United States
Join the OTA as we celebrate our 50th Mega during our 20th year of being the trail crew for the Ozark Trail. Based out of Bass’ River Resort we will continue the tradition of what we do best, making the OT the best it can be.
Free tent camping is provided and everyone must register upon arriving at Bass’. If you want to utilize any other campsites or cabins, you will need to call Bass’ to make those arrangements and tell them you are with the OTA. There will be all of the traditional OTA festivities .. bonfire, cookout, raffle and fellowship. And we have special live music as well for this monumental event!
As always dress for the work, sturdy footwear, long pants, backpack to carry your water and other needs as well as be prepared for changeable weather. Let’s have an amazing celebration!

Ozark Trail Association Monthly Business Meeting - October 10, 2023
2023-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom

Fr - 10/13-15 - OT-OHT Build - CANCELED
2023-10-13 - 2023-10-15 | Udall Campground on Lake Norfork
Unfortunately — We’ve had to make a schedule change and are canceling
this build. We have the Devils Tollgate event up on Taum Sauk Mtn — and could
use a few volunteers to help out there.

Join us for the second Fall 2023 OT-OHT build event.
We have an ambitious goal to get a section of this new trail open by Spring!!
we’ll be sending out detailed logistics a couple weeks before the event.
Help us move the project to the net phase!!

Devil's Toll Race - Volunteers Needed
2023-10-14 07:30 - 15:00 | Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park, 148 Taum Sauk Trail, Middle Brook, MO, 63656
One of the most fun events on the entire OT — The Devil’s Toll Race event!
Participants start at the top of Taum Sauk Mtn and go 13 miles along the OT where they finish at the Johnson’s Shut-ins Park Day Use Pavillion across the Black River.
The fun on the Ozark Trail never stops — Be sure to keep this weekend on your calendar..
Stay tuned for the details.

Fri 10/19-25 - Whoopin It Up in Winona Extended work week
2023-10-19 - 2023-10-25 | Winona USFS Facility, Winona, MO
We’ll be out working on the southerm sections of the OT.
We’ll be working out of the Winona USFS facilities
We’ll decide exactly where in a short while and let everyone who signs up know where we’ll be

As allways — be prepared for changeable weather, wear long pants, sturdy boots or hiking shoes,
have a lunch, at least 2 liters of water.
The ticks and chiggars will still be out so make sure you treat your clothes and have
bug spray with you.

Fri Oct 27 - OT100 Endurance Race Prep
2023-10-27 | Ozark Trail Association Office, 406 West High Street, Potosi, Missouri, 63664
We’ll be leaf blowing and clearing the OT from Hwy 72 to Bass River Resort.
We’ll send out detailed logistics as we get closer to the event.

Oct 28-OT100M Endurance Run Aid Stations
2023-10-28 07:30 - 19:00 | Ozark Trail Association, 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, 63664, United States
The OTA volunteers man and sponsors several aid stations for the event. Details will be mailed to out signups in Mid October.
OTA staffed aid station locations include:
Stillwell Hollow – Kathie Brennan ( early morning-1pm)
Gunstock Hollow – Terry Hawn ( mid mornin – 3 pm)
Martin Rd – The Polihans 9 (Late evening)
There are many other locations that can always use the help which include
Sutton Bluff ( early morning – 11am)
Hwy J ( early morning – 2pm )
Hwy DD – ( afternoon – evening)
Hazel Creek – ( afternoon – evening)
Berryman Campground – ( late afternoon – late night)

Sa 12/09 - GAOA Day on the OT
2023-10-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Ozark Trail Association Office, 406 West High Street, Potosi, Missouri, 63664
Volunteers get a chance to perform some GAOA tread rehab.
We’ll base out of the OTA House in Potosi, Mo.
The OTA provides all tools and safety equipment.
More details will be emailed out to those who signup
7-10 days prior to the event.

Bass Pro EXPO Info Booth
2023-11-03 10:00 - 2023-11-04 17:00 | Bass Pro Springfield MO, 600 West Sunshine Street, Springfield, MO, 65807, United States
Hello OTA Volunteers! Now is your chance if you are from the Springfield area to help share information about the Ozark Trail. Please indicate in the notes what times you are available on Friday or Saturday or both days. There will be food available at the Expo.

Bass Pro EXPO is so excited to have the Ozark Trail Association’s Volunteers joining them November 3rd and 4th for the Bass Pro Marathon Weekend EXPO—presented by TOYOTA! They are expecting between around 3500 registered runners from 40 states (Dogwood Trail Runs pick up this weekend as well); most of the participants bring at least one person with them so we should have around 8000-9000 people in attendance! The EXPO is a GREAT opportunity to showcase Missouri’s longest Multi-use Trail of 430 miles to the participants as well as to the hundreds of community members planning to walk through!

Hours are:
Friday Nov. 3 – set-up from 9 am-1 pm (Plans are to begin setting up at 10 am) Expo Hours are 2-6 pm.
Saturday, Nov. 4 – 10 am – 5 pm (tear down is 5-7pm)
Any questions, message Kathie at 573-382-8279. See you there!

Girl Scout Round Up- Volunteers Needed
2023-11-04 10:00 - 16:00 | 8501 Girl Scout Rd, Girl Scouts Camp Cedarledge, Pevely, 63070, United States
Looking for a few volunteers to help out at the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Girl – Scout Round Up on Saturday, November 4th, 2003, from 10am to 4pm @Camp Cedarledge, located at 8501 Girl Scout Rd in Pevely, MO
We will be doing 10 minutes presentations on about the Ozark Trail and how we build trail. If you can join us, please contact Jeff Goetter, jeff.goetter@ozarktrail.com.

Sa 11/17-19 - OT-OHT Build Udal -- CANCELED
2023-11-17 08:00 - 2023-11-19 17:00 | Udall Campground on Lake Norfork
EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED

We’re heading back south to continue building the connection to the OHT.
We’ll base out of Rocky Top campground. Camping is free and they have small
cabins or camper/rv sites available.
Their contact info below:
Phone: (417) 679-0149 or 417-989-0668

deasterd@hotmail.com

90 Easterday Loop

Tecumseh, MO 65760

We’ll arrive Friday and work on Sat and possibly Sunday morning if weather allows.
Will email out more info to those who signup.

Ozark Trail Association - 4th Quarter Board Meeting
2023-11-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
A Quarterly meeting of the Directors Meeting of the Ozark Trail Association Board will be held via Zoom Conferencing on Saturday, November 18 @ 9:00 AM.
The purpose of the meeting will be reviewing the year’s business, discussing corporate operations for the upcoming year, and for the transaction of any other business that may properly come before the meeting.
This will be a Zoom conference meeting.
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Sat 11/25-26 - The 3 “F”s maintenance event - Potosi CANCELED
2023-11-25 08:00 - 2023-11-26 17:00 | Ozark Trail Association Office, 406 West High Street, Potosi, Missouri, 63664
*** This event has been CANCELED *****

Work off the Thanksgiving feast hangover as we do some maintenance on the OT.
We’ll base out of the OTA house in Potosi.
We’ll send out email n logistics a week before the event.
Happy ThanksGiving

Fri-Sun 12/01-03- OT-OHT Build Udall **** CANCELED ****
2023-12-01 08:00 - 2023-12-03 17:00 | Udall Campground on Lake Norfork
This event has been CANCELED
We’re going to try and get one more build down south before the holidays.
We’ll base out of Rocky Top campground .. camping will be free. The have cabins and camper/rv site
available.

Phone: (417) 679-0149 or 417-989-0668

deasterd@hotmail.com

90 Easterday Loop

Tecumseh, MO 65760

We’ll send out more details 7-10 days prior to the event

Dec 4-8 Americorps Crew week in Potosi
2023-12-04 08:00 - 2023-12-08 17:00 | Ozark Trail Association Office, 406 West High Street, Potosi, Missouri, 63664
We’ll be hosting our 4th Americorps crew of the 2023 Fall Maintenance Season
in the OTA House in Potosi, Mo.
We’ll be working on GAOA Tread rehab on various sections of the OT
Volunteers are welcome to sign up and join us

12/10-20/2023 Americorps Crew at Peck Ranch
2023-12-10 08:00 - 2023-12-20 17:00 | Peck Ranch
The OTA will host its final Americorp Crew at Peck Ranch.
to come out and perform some last minute trail love for 2023.
We’ll be working on Blair Creek, Upper Current, Between the Rivers and Eleven Pt sections.

More details will be emailed out 7-10 days prior to the event.

Ozark Trail Association Monthly Business Meeting - December 12, 2023
2023-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom

Su 12/31/23 - Last Day Hike - Hike Your Own Hike Event
2023-12-31 | MO
Hike your hike to end 2023 on a high note!!

Mon Jan 1 2024 - First Day Hike Event --Hike or Float Your Own Event
2024-01-01 | MO
Mon Jan 1 2024 – First Day Hike Event –Hike or Float Your Own Event

Ozark Trail Association Monthly Business Meeting - Tuesday January 9, 2024
2024-01-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
You are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the volunteers who run the Ozark Trail Association.
This meeting will be held on Zoom and there is no need to register, but if you would like to join the meeting, please email Jeff.Goetter@ozarktrail.com for the meeting link.
