Bridge Removal Project at Camp Wilkerson, August 22, 2009

Troop 351 joined three other eastside Portland troops in a service project for Columbia County Parks, removing a dilapidated footbridge at Camp Wilkerson August 22, 2009. This is in preparation for Lewis & Clark District Webelos Woods at Camp Wilkerson October 16-18.

Al drags a hunk of the bridge he has just crow-barred off.

Ed and Cody lug a railroad tie up the trail; all the wood had to be removed.

George's axe gleams as he prepares to attack a handrail.

Matt beats at the bridge with a crowhammer.

Ward and Chris lug a log up the trail.

OA members show their power in this group pose after the bridge demolition was complete.

Scouts strike a Power Pose at project completion

Boards fly off the bridge.

Asst. Scoutmaster Rod wields his chainsaw.

Patrick strikes a pose in the crowbar line.

Asst. Scoutmaster Bert pries apart the bridge boards as George stands ready to pick them off.

RSC 8/29/09. Thanks to Rita for the pictures.