Customary in more than one way, a once-forgotten antique kettle will be left on the stump of a cedar CMT by the camp. It serves as a talking point for future conversations, a way-point for hikers passing through, and a tribute to those who sacrificed years of their life to live in the Ursus until the Valley was awarded its rightful protection.
Thank you to Mark, Bea, Arturo and Viliam for your incredible work.
Update: Mission Success!
On July 29th, Mark and the team returned to the scene to complete the last of the rubbish removal, and easily the most arduous piece to transport. In order to remove an incredibly large and heavy piece of canvas, as well as some other bits and pieces, the team had to strap their paddleboards together to form a raft buoyant enough to handle the load.
It is a pleasure to report the raft floated, and the flowing river carried them gently downriver to the Outpost marking the successful return of an incredible initiative. Toby the dog also joined the team for the final leg of the journey, a staff-favourite for obvious reasons. Congratulations team!