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, which was severely damaged by a flood.
- The repair effort presented significant challenges, as the airstrip is located in an ecologically sensitive wilderness area prohibiting ground vehicles, forcing volunteers to hike in with tools, manually move dirt ("sled dogs"), and brave harsh conditions.
- The UBCP, a non-profit organization, demonstrated its commitment to preserving backcountry aviation heritage and acting as stewards of the land by coordinating volunteers, including many older members, to restore the critical airstrip.
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