2013 Work Party

Well, another work party is now history. The big news is it was unseasonably hot during the day. Thank goodness the nights were cool which made for perfect sleeping conditions during our 4 days of camping in the #2 LZ.
Toilets were cleaned, repaired and toilet paper added. The windsock in the #3 LZ had been pulled from its foundation so it was repaired and a new sock added. The wind streamer below the south launch was damaged so it was repaired too. The #3 LZ, critical to those who fly south along the ridge, was found in great shape and no weeding was needed.
Added to the FS message board at launch was a dispenser for keeping site guides available to visiting pilots. Other attempts to dispense site guides at launch have failed - we'll see how this attempt works out. All in all, this year was another positive, fun and productive weekend.



Here's the condition we found the toilet at the main launch. In short order it was repaired and cleaned.	A varmint chews through the floor and makes a mess of the toilet.	Repairs to the floor are underway.	Using a water sprayer and a soapy brush enabled us to clean the toilets without getting too up close and personal. Here, Brian is finishing up after doing repairs and painting the floor.

The repaired and finished product. Note the available ass-gaskets on the wall.	Note the repaired floor. Nice job!!	The toilet in the #2 LZ was also cleaned.	After the cleaning and ready for the many summer users.


The new windsock in the critical #3 LZ	The windsock in the #3 was intentionally torn down. This is why we ask pilots to check all LZs before flying.	The #3 LZ looking very good.	Brian heads down to put up the wind streamer at the south launch.

Job well done	Here's the FS message board with the USHPA safety sign and site guides.	USHPA supplied safety sign. Stay focused.	Site guides on the main launch.


Camping in any of the LZs is great but you must bring your own water - we brought plenty for putting out our fires	#2 LZ camp	The 4 amigos. This year we honored our buddy, Al Small, who died of cancer on 3/16/13	2 of the 4 days we were there were soarable. That's not bad for April!!

Work Party 2012



Spring views are outstanding	Mt. Lassen behind Sugarloaf Peak	Camping in the #2 LZ during the work party.	#2 LZ - another weekend of volunteer work is over.

The old windsock pole had seen better days.	Steve Kozloff and Brian Bokkin repair the pole.	Nice job, Steve & Brian	Dennis Boic/CalFire donated a new message board for the main launch.


Brian puts fresh paint on the boundary rocks in the #2 LZ	Checking out the smooth launch!! The CSG did a good job of making a great launch look a lot nicer.	Looks can be deceiving, below that smooth launch is 1000' of irregular terrain. Strong launch skills are still needed at the site.	Part of the Risk Mitigation Plan is to keep spectators away from launching gliders.

Mike Hunter replaces the windsock on the South Launch	Every year we go into the #3 LZ to clear brush. It's not fun work but the clean condition of the LZ shows it's worth the effort :)	It's amazing what a dedicated group of volunteers can get done!!

2011 Work Party

Well, the 2011 work party at Hat Creek Rim is now history. The main focus this year was to remove brush in the #3 or Buttonhook LZ and meet our new FS Recreational Officer. Some other minor work was done but clearing brush in the LZ was pretty grueling and enough for us. The unique camaraderie shared with those who find site maintenance rewarding is very satisfying. Camp was full of fun and laughter. Although the north wind (which we knew was forecast) kept us from flying, we still had a great time.

In all, the entire work that was done this year cost the Hat Creek Fund absolutely nothing. As in years past, our time, effort, out of pocket expenses, supplies, broken tools, toilet paper, fuel, windsocks material, etc. were all donated to the site by the volunteers (mostly Shasta Sky Sailors). We are proud of our work at the site and believe that all users (and the site) benefit from our efforts...


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Brian at work!	Another windsock done.	Sprucing up.	More white paint

Supplies to the shitter	FS meet and greet	#3 LZ maintenance	Team work

Hard work	Nice job	This is not easy work	Bushes bite back.


New windsock needed	Windsock going up	The volunteers	Nice fire and friends

This is the way to leave your camp - clean.	Just part of the cost of being a volunteer.

2010 Site Maintenance


We had cleaned up the bulk of the vandalized trees in 2009. Hat Creek Construction brought in heavy equipment and finalized the clearing (stumps, etc.).	After the final clearing we added tons of groundcover and then went flying!!	At the request of a Chico-based club we raised the level of the launch and filled in the low spot.	The results of the added gravel!! Hat Creek Rim has always had a great launch and we want to keep it that way.

Our camp	The Crew!! From the left; Brian Bokkin, Steve Kozloff, Phil Sergent, Al Small, Jeff Wade and Mike Hunter.

Down but not out!! Despite this severe damage to the toilet in the #2 LZ and trees at launch we were able to salvage the toilet and clean up the vandalized trees.

Here's a video of our work

2009 Site Improvements and Vandalism Repair


Vandalism continues at the site by "partiers".	Creative reconstruction!	Next, repair the door	Brian puts the finishing touches

More vandalism	Hard work	Lots of time and effort	Rebuilding the old hedgerow

The bulk of the work is done. Tree cutting was blamed on the "PG pilots".	After the work, some had the energy to go flying	More vandalism to the FS rock barrier... We did the repairs...again.	Finished for now. Finish work continues in 2010



Above is the work crew!! Lots of volunteer work done to keep the site well maintained and repair the vandalism from "partiers". This is real asskickng hard work done by real volunteers, some of who have been volunteering at the site for many decades. BTW, this maintenance/repair work was a labor of love by members of the Shasta Sky Sailors.	Camp in the #2 LZ. Spring is a beautiful time to enjoy Hat Creek Rim	Meat on the barbie and we were hungry!!!	Well deserved R&R and good times around the fire. Not shown, our trip the next day into the #3 LZ to clear brush - annual maintenance to keep the LZ safe for landing.

2008 site cleanup and repair

These pictures represent cleanup and repair in January, May, July and September.

January 2008


This mess was found in the #1 LZ in January.	We find the new FS barrier vandalized!!	FS rock barrier repaired	We removed wood and a fire ring from the #2 LZ.
Memorial Day weekend 2008

LZ Maintenance!	4 years after the 2nd major clearing this LZ is still looking good.	'Old Yeller' has seen better days	New windsock for #3 LZ
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In January we repaired the FS rock barrier and somebody fucked with it again	Back as it should be.
Fourth of July Weekend


Vandalized once again... "Partiers"... right!!	The rock was dragged so far away (picture left) that we couldn't move it. So, we piled rocks.
Labor Day Weekend 2008

LDW we find the toilet in the #2 LZ vandalized	Repaired	The repairs to the FS barrier done in July were gone in September. .
It's a shame that there are a handful of individuals who have NEVER developed, maintained or dealt with the politics of a flying site like Hat Creek Rim who take it upon themselves to minimize and/or mock the work of volunteers here. For many decades, and long before these individuals were even around, work at the site has been done by volunteers. Every user at the site, including the detractors, benefit from the work and contributions of these volunteers. It's for those who appreciate and value our work and the site that we remain dedicated to the Rim! For the "partiers" responsible for this vandalism, you must be so proud.

2007 Work Party

For now the larger pictures have not been added. In moving things to this new website the larger versions of the same pictures went missing :(. I will find them.


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The new (used) porta-potty is placed at the main launch. It was donated by Steve Kozloff. Thanks, Steve!!	It was a delicate move to take the old toilet to the #2 LZ. It was not empty!!	Here the most popular LZ now has a toilet. This was placed here in an effort to avoid problems with sanitation.	Gone!! The windsock is stolen from the #3 LZ.

The new windsock is up.

2006 Work Party

For now the larger pictures have not been added. In moving things to this new website the larger versions of the same pictures went missing :(. I will find them.

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Steve brought his weed eating machine. Nice job, Steve	Here you can see what we were up against. A few hours later things looked much better	Lots of weed removal	Job complete

The HCVFD invited the press along for our rope donation.	At the request of the Hat Creek Volunteer FD we donated rescue rope.	The small FS message board that we mounted in concrete in 2005 was vandalized. We moved the MB behind the rock barrier for safe keeping.	Look at those clouds

2005 Work Party.

For now the larger pictures have not been added. In moving things to this new website the larger versions of the same pictures went missing :(. I will find them.


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The toilet at the main launch was in need of repair and new paint	Job complete	Here the small FS message board was held up by rocks - not clear in our opinion.	We mounted the MB in concrete.

Growth on the left of the south launch hindered launches. The bushes were removed and trimmed.	Job complete on the south launch	Here we are keeping the #3 LZ clear. We do this annually to keep the LZ in good shape.	Job complete


The wind streamers in the #3 LZ are replaced with a windsock.	New windsock in the #3 LZ