Jolly Rovers Trail Crew

Splitting doesn’t always go as planned, but it does tell you a lot about the rock. Here, Rovers Alicia and Val are quarrying stone for a new project... stay tuned for more! #jollyroverstrailcrew #volunteersrock #trailwork #hudsonhighlands #stonework

It happens every March -- the geese fly north, the snow melts, and the Rovers get back on the trail! Rovers Sarah and Adam working through a snow squall last weekend at the Hudson Valley Rail Trail project. #jollyroverstrailcrew #volunteering #trailworktuesday #hudsonvalleyrailtrail

Have you seen this story about some of our volunteers helping out on trails at #mohonkpreserve ? It’s true, we really do rove, and sharing our craft makes us happy :) Link in bio- #volunteerwork #trailwork #jollyroverstrailcrew #hudsonvalley

Before | After. Tool maintenance! Gotta do it. Who else is ready for spring? #jollyroverstrailcrew ... #trailworktuesday #volunteerwork #stonework #stonebusters #toolmaintenance See more

Did you know that sometimes setting stone steps involves climbing trees? To set up our rigging, we often we need strong, high anchor points. Rover Dave was setting up a ‘high line’ here on a project in #minnewaskastatepark. #jollyroverstrailcrew #volunteerwork #hudsonvalleytrails #trailwork

We may be in for six more weeks of winter, but we’re thinking spring! Rovers Chris and Steve are working on a rock ramp for a small early spring project- start tuned for more details! #jollyroverstrailcrew #volunteerwork #trailwork #hudsonvalleytrails

Quick shout out to Torq Hoist, an Ohio-based company that just donated slings and cable coils to our crew! These kinds of donations help us stay on top of our equipment needs, and we’re really grateful for the support! #jollyroverstrailcrew #volunteerwork #trailwork #griphoist #stonework TorqHoist.com

#fbf to 2016, when we worked on Mt. Monadnock, the second most climbed mountain in the world, during a week-long, multi-crew backcountry trail upgrade. Rovers rove! #flashbackfriday #volunteerwork #trailwork #jollyroverstrailcrew #mtmonadnock

Winter puts us in the mood for tool maintenance. This photo is from a few years ago, but we can assure you, Val is just as enthusiastic as ever about painting some shackles!

Volunteering with the Rovers leads you to a lot of unexpected places- like high up in a tree rigging a block and tackle system to move big rocks through a forest. Artie is watching from below. Will he catch me if I fall? - Jesse