Workshop – Introduction to Rock Work

This workshop will be led by Tom Lamb, Chair of the Rock Crew, a Master Maintainer and also GATC Trails Supervisor.  Tom periodically spends many trail hours with the Jolly Rovers in New York, a leading volunteer rock crew, and brings back his knowledge of current best management practices to the GATC Rock Crew.  Recommended for anyone, regardless of experience, who has not worked with the GATC Rock Crew to learn procedures as specifically practiced by the crew.  Learn the basics or rock crew work and safety while working with rocks on the trail.

Participants will be introduced to the use of specialized rock work equipment including setup and operation of the rope puller, belay device and the use of snatch rings.  Maneuvering rock with rock bars, pick mattocks and rock nets.  Splitting rock using an electric drill, carbide hammer sets and feathers and wedges.  Shaping rocks using a carbide hammer point, wedges and chisels.

This workshop is recommended, though not required, for anyone taking the Rock Step Workshop.  If you need additional information, please contact Tom Lamb at tomlamb377@gmail.com

To sign up for this workshop, click the Register button below and fill in the Universal Work Trip Sign-up Form with your information.

We look forward to seeing you out on the trail.