Coming along

So we're nearing the end of August which means we're the nearing end of our time here at the Alpine Guard Station. The summer has gone incredibly fast- too fast in fact. It's hard to see that we'll accomplish all of our goals on these three buildings by the beginning of September. We're trying as hard as possible though, and it looks promising that we'll at least have the major structural work completed in time. We've also had some fantastic volunteers from the University of Denver that helped out for a couple of weeks. Most of them were very enthusiastic, some were overwhelmed with the shear amount of work to be done ;)


It's good to see the progress coming along. We've been working so hard for so long to get these buildings in good shape. The major hurdle of clearing the houses from all rodent activity has been a challenge, but rewarding. I just love the fact that you don't immediately smell the noxious odor of rat pee as you walk into the bunkhouse anymore. Thanks to the every mighty power washer with bleach!

It's also really exciting too see the changes from the beginning. Looking at the pictures I took 3 months ago, it's so amazing to see the differences. It's hard to even think back about what it all looked like a mere 12 weeks ago. Here's a pretty amazing comparison, check out what the bunkhouse looked like in June:
And look at it now! I especially like to point out the ELECTRICAL PANEL on the wall! That's right folks, very soon you'll be able to walk into this lovely bunkhouse and turn on the lights!


Wow what a transformation. I'm sad I won't be there to watch the installation of the furniture and new stove, but I'm sure it will be fantastic. I'm looking forward to being able to rent this building from the Forest Service next summer. What an amazing base camp to station a lovely vacation of hiking, biking and fishing; all the while you get to come home to warm wood burning stove, electrical lights and pressurized water!