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What is minicrew? Local mountain bikers in Jefferson County, Colorado created a volunteer program to assist in the maintenance on Open Space Trails. The Mini Crew Program is designed as an after-work-couple-of-hours volunteer opportunity. Meeting on the 3rd Thursday of the month May through September, mountain bikers join efforts to proactively improve trail conditions and spread goodwill to all trail users.
Our history The Mini-Crew Program started as a great idea, now four years later is a working program. Nine mountain bikers partnered to begin the initiative with crew leader and field training with the JCOS staff. The Mini-Crew Program provides an alternative to the all-day trail work days. Volunteers can join for a couple of hours after work. The majority of our work has been on Apex, Chimney Gulch, White Ranch and Bergen Park with crews ranging from 10-20 people. At the end of the year, the hours spent on the trail are accounted for and a GIANT check is presented to the OSAC board of directors on behalf of all the moutain bikers. It sends a clear message that the mountain community has a deep commitment to maintaining and improving our trail system. The only component missing is YOU! Come join the efforts to give something back to the trails and spread goodwill to all trail users.
Moving Dirt Our crews perform maintenance duties that includes cleaning drains, aligning grade and water mitigation. We armor, de-berm, scoop, clear corridor, rebuild, tamp and greet trail users. Most trail days include a bike ride. Our crews are outfitted with the proper trail maintenance tools. Every event is attended by a collection of talented and well-trained crew leaders. Here's an editorial published in the Volunteer Times!

Minicrew! - Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 5:30pm - Windy Saddle

Minicrew! - Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 5:30pm - Windy Saddle


Hello everybody!

It’s time again for Mini Crew!  Our first Minicrew of the season will be happening this Thursday, May 16th, 5:30 pm.

For our May event, to kick off the season, we'll be at Windy Saddle. We'll be doing the typical maintenance activities that we're used to, like cleaning drains, and there might be some pruning to do as well. We'll meet at the Windy Saddle parking lot.

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Google Map: http://g.co/maps/j4yc7
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You will need to dress as you would for a two hour hike, prepared with work gloves, water, and a jacket or rain slick just in case.

The mini-crew program was started by mountain bikers and is designed as an “after-work-couple-of-hours” trail session.  Our events fall on the 3rd Thursday of each month, from May until September.

We focus on specific tasks assigned by Jefferson County Open Space (JCOS) that support the trail maintenance activities for the JCOS work crews and staff.  Our events provide all trail users an opportunity to actively participate in the support and maintenance of the trail systems, as well as a chance to spread good will to all trail users we encounter.

Minicrew happens every third Thursday during the season.  This year, take makes the schedule:

May 16th,

June 20th,

July 18th,

August 15th,

September 19th

If you have any questions or need more information, send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Fred Berry at 720-840-8596.

Minicrew! - Thursday, September 20th, 2012, 5:30pm - Windy Saddle -

Thursday, September 20th, 2012, 5:30pm

Hello everybody!

It's time again for Minicrew, and our event this month is happening this Thursday, September 20th, 2012, at 5:30 pm.

For our final event of the season, we will be at the Windy Saddle lot, midway up Chimney Gulch trail.  We haven't been there yet this year, but some folks will remember a number of events that we've held at this location over the years.

Windy Saddle

http://goo.gl/maps/KcGqh

on Lookout Mountain Road

You will need to dress as you would for a two hour hike, prepared with work gloves, water, and a jacket or rain slick just in case.

The mini-crew program was started by mountain bikers and is designed as an “after-work-couple-of-hours” trail session.  Our events fall on the 3rd Thursday of each month, from May until September.

We focus on specific tasks assigned by Jefferson County Open Space (JCOS) that support the trail maintenance activities for the JCOS work crews and staff.  Our events provide all trail users an opportunity to actively participate in the support and maintenance of the trail systems, as well as a chance to spread good will to all trail users we encounter.

2012 Mini Crew Calendar

Thursday May 17th
Thursday June 21st
Thursday July 19th
Thursday August 16th
Thursday September 20th

Minicrew is the 3rd Thursday

Hi Everybody!  Minicrew is held on the third Thursday of every month, from May til September!

May 17th   June 21st   July 19th   August 16th   September 20th

Minicrew! - Thursday, August 16th, 2012, 5:30pm - Zorro Trail

Thursday, August 16th, 2012, 5:30pm

Hello everybody!

It’s time again for Mini Crew! Our next event is happening Thursday, August 16th, 2012, 5:30 pm.

Our next minicrew event will be on the Zorro Trail, just as it was last month.  We will meet in the Rooney Road parking lot at Green Mountain, and then cross the street over to Zorro on the Mathews/Winters property.

http://goo.gl/maps/UkqS

Zorro Trail

just west of Green Mountain

You will need to dress as you would for a two hour hike, prepared with work gloves, water, and a jacket or rain slick just in case.

The mini-crew program was started by mountain bikers and is designed as an “after-work-couple-of-hours” trail session.  Our events fall on the 3rd Thursday of each month, from May until September.

We focus on specific tasks assigned by Jefferson County Open Space (JCOS) that support the trail maintenance activities for the JCOS work crews and staff.  Our events provide all trail users an opportunity to actively participate in the support and maintenance of the trail systems, as well as a chance to spread good will to all trail users we encounter.

2012 Mini Crew Calendar

Thursday May 17th
Thursday June 21st
Thursday July 19th
Thursday August 16th
Thursday September 20th

Here's a few pictures from the July minicrew event:

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More photos: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjBovaBo