Many RTA hikers are familiar with the Shelter near Skycroft, dedicated to Allan and Ellen Bonwil.

During a recent hike it was  pointed out to Jim Lorimer (RTA maintenance coordinator) that the roof was in dire need of repair. Within two weeks the job was started, and made possible by the generous offer of Jim and Anne Barton (Skycroft) to transport our new shingles to the site, and also transport the old shingles back to Jim Lorimer's van after they had been removed and boxed.

Four RTA volunteers carried in all other equipment necessary for the work to be completed. The crew was Jim Lorimer, Stan Huff, Don Coulter and Bill Birdsall.  The work was done on 3rd and 6th Nov 2009

Here is a Pictorial account of there efforts.

Hey Ho, Hey Ho

The Scope of the job

Two volunteers thought it was a sundeck ! (On Nov 3rd?)

Measure Twice.........

.....Cut Once

Many hands helping with minor carpentry repairs

Demonstration from Jim Lorimer

Apprentice at work

Inspection by Jim

A ladder becomes a "Bush" Straightedge

Confidence level very high

Birds eye view

The Last Spike

Finished..........Great Job  Jim Stan Bill and Don

Next time you take a break at the shelter please remember the hard work and dedication of the trail maintainers and maybe leave a comment in the log book.

Clean-up Crew