October 14-15, 2006 - SDMB Weekend at Colossal Cave
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists President Dave Barger is all smiles as he helps out on the first day of the new season.
The trail takes shape as it begins to move south and east of a riparian area in Colossal Cave Mountain Park.
Their work for the day done, a hungry crew feasts on gourmet lunches from Beyond Bread.
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Dale Meyer, left and Crew Leader Zach MacDonald work on the trail as it breaks into open country.
Rene Richins, daughter of Richard Humphrey and another frequent volunteer.
Richard Humprey, who has logged hundreds of hours volunteering on the trail, does some finish work on a tough bench cut.
Volunteers put a bench in as the trail goes in and out of a wash.
Brian McNeeley puts a finishing touch on a section of trail.
The trail's eastern swing through the park takes in spectacular scenery. This view shows Rincon Peak in the distance, and a lush Saguaro forest in the foreground.
Crew Leader Wendy Erica Werden wears out a shovel as she moves dirt on the trail
Wil Schaefer, who worked on the trail through the summer, has been invaluable not only for showing up to events, but also helping sharpen tools, lay out trail and with myriad details of the project. Will is headed to Europe, and will return to help finish the last five miles in January.