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During the day, greet people, answer questions, and offer trail info, If
they need more information, give them the USFS phone number, but let them know
they will get a recording on the weekend.
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Remind hikers to carry water, suntan lotion, and insect repellent, and wear
good footwear.
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Wear your GCWG shirt, vest, hat, orvolunteer badge so that you look
“official”. Or borrow one of the green USFS volunteer jackets from the closet
in the cabin.
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Ask guests to sign in at the registration box. If they are reluctant, tell them
the data is used by the USFS to allocate monies for upkeep and pursue grants
for projects.
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Hopefully, they have purchased an ANRA pass at the entrance station kiosk they passed on the way up. Note that the kiosk only takes credit cards. The first time, if they do not have a pass, a ranger may put an envelope under their wipers. They can send in the fee with that envelope. Additional no pass events may earn them a fine (at least $75).
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Point out the area map on the kiosk at the trailhead
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Remind them to keep dogs on a handheld leash. Electronic leashes do not qualify
as handheld. Neither does “voice command”. Leashes are required in the Indian
Peaks Wilderness area. There are stiff fines for violation of this rule. Rope
leashes can be loaned to them, if available. If they are interested in letting
their dog off-leash, give them a copy of the Arapaho National Forest “DOG”
brochure.
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Familiar yourself with the books on the cabin shelves. They can be useful
references for you.
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If there is sun block, or insect repellent on the shelves behind the cabin
desk, you may offer these to guests who did not bring their own. There is no
drinking water available anywhere near the cabin.
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There is a bag for Lost and Found items near the closet in the cabin. If a
valuable item is turned in, such as a cell phone or camera, call the USFS and
report it to them. If someone reports something lost, enter the item, name, and contact information on the Lost Form behind this page in the manual.
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We do not do law enforcement. You can ask people who look like they are backpacking if they have a permit. If they do not, they will have to go back down the road until they get cell phone reception, and try to get a permit at recreation.gov.
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If you leave the cabin unattended for any length of time, i.e., to take a walk,
be sure to lock the cabin.
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When asked “Why can't I.....?”, answer “For the protection of the wilderness.”
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In case of hiker injury, do not administer first aid. You may offer clean water from your water bottle and the small First Aid kit from the cabin. but let the guest take care of the injury. If severe, switch the radio channel to “Grand Sheriff”, wait 15 seconds, and then say “Grand Sheriff, this is cabin host at Junco”. Be sure you have details about the location of the accident, the number of people involved, nature of injuries, time, approximate weight and age of the injured, and a general description of what they are wearing.
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Firearms are allowed in Wilderness areas, but they cannot be fired over trails,
streams, or lakes.
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The use of drones is prohibited in National Forests and Wilderness areas.
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Enjoy your interactions. You represent the Grand County Wilderness Group and
everyone who cares about wilderness.
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If you have suggestions or corrections for the handbook, please call Toni
Wujek, 887-9042. Do not update the pages yourself.
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