Mad River Glen is lower than a month away from the beginning of hand mowing season and so they simply put the phrase out which you can “Mow Some Grass & Earn Your Go.” 10 days of mowing on the iconic Vermont ski resort will earn you a full season go and a few money. Heads up although should you assume you may be firing up a weed whacker to knock down greenery on the steeper sections of the mountain as a result of the do issues the old fashioned approach at Mad River Glen. Scythes are the popular instrument for the job. Members work shoulder to shoulder whereas strolling uphill swinging scythes so that you higher be match if you wish to be a part of the crew. Season go, some more money and 10 days of farm-fit exercises…who’s in?
Mow Some Grass, Earn Your Go
Mow some grass, earn your go! Mow crew is one of the best ways to get an intimate take a look at all the nooks and crannies of Stark Mountain, burn some energy and make new ski buddies. On the finish of the ten days of labor you’ll have earned some money to your pocket and a full season’s go for the upcoming winter.
Somewhat run down on how we mow our trails… We use hand scythes to chop the grass, ferns and shrubs on the steepest slopes right here at Mad River Glen. Many of the newbie and intermediate terrain is mowed with a tractor, mow crew steps in to complete off the areas the tractor can’t go.
We mow and transfer in a line shoulder-to-shoulder climbing up the paths as we go. It may be powerful work however the camaraderie makes it a lot enjoyable! Really, it’s rewarding and on the finish of the ten days, you’ll have a full season ski go and a few money in your pocket. Not solely that however you’ll possible have realized one thing concerning the terrain you didn’t already know and also you’ll have gained a few new ski buddies.
The day begins at 7:00 am and we mow till about 3:00 pm with many brief breaks in between. A backpack with a hydration pack is extremely beneficial and also you must also pack your self sufficient meals to get you thru the day. There shall be water stations alongside the path to refill your containers and certain a experience down on the chairlift on the finish of the day to ease the knees.
Most individuals put on pants and lengthy sleeves to fend off bugs and defend them from the solar however a couple of hardy people go shorts and tees, everybody wears climbing boots – no exceptions. We are going to present the scythe, a pair of labor gloves, a sharpening stone/instruments and water.
If you happen to’re occupied with becoming a member of the mow crew this fall please ship an electronic mail to ry@madriverglen.com.
Particulars
Begin: September 9 @ 7:00 am
Finish: September 20 @ 3:00 pm
