(Not) Work Week 2024
Join us Saturday, May 11th thru Saturday, May 18th.
We invite you to volunteer with us for the whole week, a weekend, or even just a day!
We invite you to volunteer with us for the whole week, a weekend, or even just a day!
* If you are signing up with more than one person, please have each
individual sign up separately so we can account for everyone's t-shirt sizes!
individual sign up separately so we can account for everyone's t-shirt sizes!
What is (Not) Work Week?
Photography by Jay Young
(Not) Work Week is our largest volunteer-led trail-building project of the year! This annual week-long stewardship project is dedicated to preserving the places we love while building community and inspiring future action.
Here are the projects we have completed in recent years:
Here are the projects we have completed in recent years:
- Rebuilt the Kaymoor Trail from the Hole to Butcher's Branch.
- Installed fencing and revegetated both Bridge Buttress and Junkyard Wall.
- Installed risers at Junkyard Wall, erasing the crag’s namesake trash heap once and for all.
- Reimagined and rebuilt the Tattoo Wall Trail at Sandstonia.
- Completed an entirely new trail connecting the American Alpine Club campground to climbing at North Bridge
- Terraced and fenced the landing zone at Butcher's Branch.
- Built a trail connecting Butcher’s Branch Climbing Access Trail to White Wall and all the way to The Hole
- Improved access and prevented further erosion at Whippoorwill by installing 64 gabions, constructing 44 timber stairs, installing 20 precast stairs, and enhancing staging areas below popular climbing routes.
Where are we this year?
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Trail Work Location:
Summersville Lake Camping Location: Burnwood Campground Free camping starts on Friday, May 10th and ends Sunday, May 19th. 83 Burnwood Campground Rd. Lansing, WV 25862 |
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Important Event Details
Project Details
(Not) Work Week 2024 will focus on enhancing the approach trail to Summersville Lake’s main climbing area.
Workday Schedule
7:30 am - 8:30 am: Registration and breakfast at Burnwood Campground. Volunteers can grab a warm cup of coffee, their event t-shirt and free schwag from our brand sponsors.
9:00 am - 3:00 pm: Let's get after it! We will head to Summersville Lake and spend the day building trails and making history.
3:00 pm: Relax, climb, take a dip in the lake- whatever your heart calls to. This is unstructured play/unwind time.
7:00 pm: Dinner is provided to all volunteers. Locations will be announced at breakfast each morning.
What to Bring: Work gloves, water, snacks, camping equipment (free camping at Burnwood Campground)
What to Wear: Closed-toe shoes, weather-appropriate clothes
Important Camping information:
(Not) Work Week 2024 will focus on enhancing the approach trail to Summersville Lake’s main climbing area.
Workday Schedule
7:30 am - 8:30 am: Registration and breakfast at Burnwood Campground. Volunteers can grab a warm cup of coffee, their event t-shirt and free schwag from our brand sponsors.
9:00 am - 3:00 pm: Let's get after it! We will head to Summersville Lake and spend the day building trails and making history.
3:00 pm: Relax, climb, take a dip in the lake- whatever your heart calls to. This is unstructured play/unwind time.
7:00 pm: Dinner is provided to all volunteers. Locations will be announced at breakfast each morning.
What to Bring: Work gloves, water, snacks, camping equipment (free camping at Burnwood Campground)
What to Wear: Closed-toe shoes, weather-appropriate clothes
Important Camping information:
- Tents should be placed near the pavilion on the left
- Bathrooms on site (pit toilets)
- No showers on site
- Campers must follow all NPS regulations
FAQ's and Contact Information
I can no longer make it to the event. What do I do?
Do not fret! Contact Brittany Chaber at [email protected] and we will get it sorted out for you.
Are meals provided?
Coffee, light breakfast and dinner will be provided. Please bring snacks for the work day, as well as a cup, plate or bowl, and utensils.
What does the camping set up look like?
This year we will be at the Burnwood Campground. There is a large open field with plenty of room for tent camping. Some of the amenities include a covered pavilion, pit toilets, and bouldering on site! There are no showers at this location.
Please reach out to us for any questions, concerns, or just to tell us how psyched you are for (Not) Work Week 2024!
Gene Kistler
[email protected]
Brittany Chaber
[email protected]
Do not fret! Contact Brittany Chaber at [email protected] and we will get it sorted out for you.
Are meals provided?
Coffee, light breakfast and dinner will be provided. Please bring snacks for the work day, as well as a cup, plate or bowl, and utensils.
What does the camping set up look like?
This year we will be at the Burnwood Campground. There is a large open field with plenty of room for tent camping. Some of the amenities include a covered pavilion, pit toilets, and bouldering on site! There are no showers at this location.
Please reach out to us for any questions, concerns, or just to tell us how psyched you are for (Not) Work Week 2024!
Gene Kistler
[email protected]
Brittany Chaber
[email protected]
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In Partnership with the Summersville Lake Army Corps of Engineers
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Our friends at the Summersville Lake Army Corps of Engineers provide tremendous support for (Not) Work Week. We're looking forward to another year of collaboration!
Sponsors
Wondering who kept our volunteers happy and full of good food during this event? A huge thanks go out to the following climbing gyms and brands for their support and dedication to preserving climbing areas around the New River Gorge.
Gym Sponsors
Brand Sponsors
