A group of volunteers with the Utah Back Country Pilots Association (UBCP) recently rallied to repair a remote airstrip damaged and rendered unusable by a flood.
It wasn’t a typical volunteer work party, however.
Utah Backcountry Pilots Repair Remote Airstrip the Hard Way
Landing area in wilderness was only accessible to the volunteer group on foot.
Key Takeaways:
- Volunteers from the Utah Back Country Pilots Association (UBCP) successfully repaired the remote Mexican Mountain airstrip after it was severely damaged and rendered unusable by a flood.
- The repair effort was uniquely challenging as the airstrip is located in an ecologically sensitive wilderness area, prohibiting ground vehicles and forcing 29 "sled dog" volunteers to hike in tools and manually restore the runway.
- Despite significant logistical hurdles, delayed agency approval, and harsh weather conditions, the dedicated UBCP members completed the project, showcasing their commitment to preserving backcountry aviation heritage and stewarding the land.
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