Lazy Lizard Connector to Stove Trail is a GO!
![Lazy Lizard Connector in Red](https://i0.wp.com/fernietrails.com/wp-content/uploads/Lazy-Lizard-PH5.jpg?resize=675%2C347&ssl=1)
Lazy Lizard Connector in Red
Today we started the Lazy Lizard connector to Stove Trail. This is a big FTA project for this year that we had applied for to BC Parks over one year ago. This is Phase 5 of the Lazy Lizard Trail and involves about 2 kilometers of tree falling, brush cutting, excavator digging and numerous Thursday night FTA trail crew work parties. We have budgeted $20,000 for this project but need to raise more to complete it. Last year the Thunder Ridge Fundraiser netted $10,000 for this project and it was matched with another $10,000 from RMI funds.
Wacker Neuson (1.5 tonne diesel digger) from Fernie Rentals is doing the bulk of the dirt moving at $1,000 per week rental fee. The operator is gratis of the FTASTC until he tires out and goes fishing. Will need about 5 weeks of excavator work to complete this trail this year. One large bridge and numerous boardwalks will have to be constructed.
![Wacker at Work](https://i0.wp.com/fernietrails.com/wp-content/uploads/Wacker-Neuson-on-Lazy-Lizard-Connector.jpg?resize=675%2C506&ssl=1)
Wacker at Work
![Tree surfing](https://i0.wp.com/fernietrails.com/wp-content/uploads/Lazy-Lizard-Connector-started.jpg?resize=675%2C506&ssl=1)
Tree surfing
The first FTA trail crew work on this job starts this Thursday night, June 16th. Meet at the Aquatic Centre at 6 pm and get dirty for a couple hours, free beer afterwards. Your dirt trails need you!