Guy Waterman Alpine Steward Job Description (JAC 3/04)

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1 Guy Waterman Alpine Steward Job Description (JAC 3/04) Guy Waterman was a hiker, mountaineer, author, homesteader, and lover of the wild. His death in 2000 sparked friends to create a memorial fund to further Guy's work and spirit on behalf of the wilderness values he championed. Guy recognized that wildness is both a physical place and a spiritual value. Among the books Guy co-wrote with his wife Laura are Backwoods Ethics: Environmental Concerns for Hikers and Campers and Wilderness Ethics: Preserving the Spirit of Wildness. These books ask the essential questions: What kind of backcountry do we want? What are we trying to preserve? (From the website, In the fall of 2002, the Outdoor Programs Office received funding from the Guy Waterman Alpine Stewardship Foundation. For many reasons the trails on Mt. Moosilauke continue to become more popular each year: The trails are well-laid out and well-maintained, making for an easy hike to a nearly 5,000 foot summit with some of the best views in the Whites Trails from the Lodge are on land owned by Dartmouth and therefore not subject to the group regulations and parking fees that apply to the WMNF, which completely surrounds us. Moosilauke is one of the southernmost 4000-footers in the White Mountains and therefore an easier day trip for more people. For all of these reasons Moosilauke tends to attract large groups such as schools, camps and scouts. Ridgerunner reports indicate it is not unusual to see 200 people on the summit at once on summer and fall weekends. It is generally recognized that the trails, and the fragile alpine zone in particular, suffer some damage each year from large numbers of users. For many years the Moosilauke Advisory Committee has mulled over the idea of group size limits, permits, and other regulatory devices, with many mixed feelings and much reluctance. We hope that the Alpine Steward can begin to work on the problem of managing a very popular mountain destination, through education and outreach, and avoid the unpopular but possibly necessary protections that a fee or permit system might provide. Alpine Steward: Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, approximately 8 hours daily for a 40 hour work week. *Flexible and dependent on weather and public needs: the idea is to be out on the mountain as much as possible when hiker traffic is the heaviest. However, you must be willing to work weekends. Tasks You Will Be Expected to Perform: General trailwork, at times working with the Moosilauke Trailwork Coordinator, at times working independently. Your trailwork efforts will focus on the alpine zone. General trailwork includes but is not limited to: cutting brush, clearing waterbars, moving very large rocks, digging in mud,

2 using power tools, and performing hard physical labor in suboptimal weather conditions. Public Outreach to groups and individuals: educating re: the alpine environment, the principles of Leave No Trace, the forest history of Mt. Moosilauke, other. This may take place on the trails, the summit, or at the lodge Gathering data as requested by the Moosilauke Advisory Committee. This will include but not be limited to: hiker numbers, car numbers, interactions, wildlife, various measurements. You will be expected to attend the Moosilauke Advisory Committee fall meeting (first or second Sunday in November) and present your findings. Qualities of a Good Alpine Steward: Current FA/CPR, USFS Chainsaw certification, DOC Driver certification Outgoing, friendly, polite yet firm when necessary Background of outdoor activity, environmental education, and/or public relations Understanding of the special needs of the Alpine Zone Benefits Include: $5.15/hour plus delicious Lodge meals and comfortable housing Working in concert with the Moosilauke Trailwork Coordinator for total mountain stewardship. Numerous opportunities to develop burliness Training opportunities: chainsaw certification, alpine stewardship techniques with GMC staff, and more. Schedule 2005: June 22-August 28, generally Wednesday through Sunday with Monday and Tuesday off. Please keep this cover sheet for your reference.

3 Application Alpine Steward Due to Julie Clemons in Outdoor Programs by April 15, 2005 Have you applied to this position before? (Y) (N) How did you hear about the position? 1. General information: Name: HB: SSN: Winter Address: City: State: Zip: Winter Phone: Spring Address: City: State: Zip: Spring Phone: Parent/Guardian (Name & Address) City: State: Zip: Phone # 2. Dartmouth Status: Class of Status: graduated, enrolled, off-campus program, off term, etc) Winter Spring Summer 3. (a) Employment: Please list any paid part- or full-time jobs you have held. Verifiable volunteer work may be included. Dates Position Responsibilities Name of organization

4 1. Please describe any previous education, outreach or public relations work. What did you find enjoyable or not-enjoyable about it? How did it differ from other jobs you ve had? 2. Please describe any previous trailwork, construction, landscaping or related work you have done. 3. Please describe any environmental science interest or background, and/or any experience with scientific measurement or recordkeeping. 4. What leadership roles have you held in the past? What do you feel your strengths are in this area? 5. Please describe any previous experience where you have been responsible for the safety of others. 6. What would you like to get out of this summer experience? 7. Is there anything else we should know about you? Please provide names and contact information for two work-related references. addresses are preferable if possible. Please fill out attached medical form. Please return to Julie Clemons in Outdoor Programs or via blitz, and make an appointment for an interview. Thank you for applying!

5 * TO BE FILLED OUT BY APPLICANT * PERSONAL MEDICAL HISTORY NAME HB: SEX: HOME ADDRESS: ZIP: PHONE: NEXT OF KIN: NAME: RELATIONSHIP: ADDRESS: (ZIP) PHONE: I: ILLNESSES: Have you ever had, or do you have now: (Please check at left of item) YES NO YES NO Swollen or painful joints Trick/lock knee Muscle-tendon strain Excessive leg cramps Foot trouble Back trouble Palpitation/pounding heart Pain/pressure in chest Shortness of breath Frequent or severe headache High/low blood pressure Asthma Chronic Cough Dizziness/fainting spells Epilepsy/seizures Nervous trouble of any sort Any drug or narcotic habit Excessive drinking habit If you checked "YES" for knee/leg/back/muscle or joint trouble, explain:

6 II: PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: Check each item YES or NO. Explain fully every "YES" item YES NO 1. Do you currently take any form of medication? What and why? 2. Do you have any known allergies or reactions to any medications? 3. Have you ever had a severe reaction to insect bites or stings? 4. Do you have any other allergies? 5. Have you been ill during the past year? If YES, specify number of days and nature of illness: 6. Have you had, or have you been advised to have any operation, or have you had any serious illness or injury? Describe and give age at the time: III: DATE OF LAST TETANUS INJECTION: I certify that I have reviewed the above information supplied by me and that it is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. Signature: Date