Hello Folks,

Here is a fun, non-trail work thing to do next month! We need a few folks to help out with this event. Please read on and help out if you can!!

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Columbia River Gorge and explore what it’s like to cross the Bridge of the Gods as a hiker on the PCT. 

The PCTA will be hosting the 3rd Annual Pedestrian Bridge Walk on Saturday, August 29th, 8:30 am – 9:00 am.  This event coincides with PCT Days Aug 28 - 30, 2015
http://www.pcta.org/about-us/events/pct-days/

The bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic for a half hour.

We are in need of volunteers to help make this a successful event.  Volunteers are needed prior to the event, and the day of the event.

If you can help in any of the following areas, please contact

 
Denise Gehrke  360-901-6532  crimsongry@hotmail.com

or Bub Theus   btheus@pcta.org

1) Prior to Event

A) Contact businesses in Cascade Locks & Stephenson asking them to:

         -  Help Promote the Bridge Walk

         -  Assist in Organizing the event

         -  Promote goods & services at the event

               provide coffee / meals (split proceeds  ??)

               offer give-aways / sales specials

B) Marketing / Press Release

     Contact Print Media
          - Newspapers & Magazines

     Create Online Media
          - Online outreach including a Facebook page

     Spread the message to any and all

- Hiking groups

- Bike groups

- Equestrian groups

- Runners groups

- Walking groups

2) Day of Event 

Collect Donations

Counters (2) (limit 500 pedestrians on the bridge)

Traffic / Pedestrian Control

     - keep people off the bridge until traffic is stopped

     - keep people from closing traffic in the tunnel

     - clear people from the bridge at 9:00 am

     - direct car parking

     - flaggers to protect pedestrians crossing the street in town

So again, if you can help out with any of these tasks - Please contact either Denise Gehrke  360-901-6532  crimsongry@hotmail.com

or Bub Theus   btheus@pcta.org

Thanks,

Tammy

Tammy Turner

Volunteer Coordinator

PCTA Mt. Hood Chapter

tturner@pcta.org