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:
- The Utah Back Country Pilots Association (UBCP) organized volunteers to repair the Mexican Mountain airstrip, which was severely damaged by a flood in a remote, ecologically sensitive wilderness area.
- Volunteers faced significant challenges, including hiking in with all tools and supplies due to a prohibition on ground vehicles, manually "sled-dogging" dirt to repair the runway, and braving harsh weather conditions.
- This demanding effort showcased the dedication of the UBCP members, many of whom were older, in preserving backcountry aviation access and acting as stewards of the land, despite bureaucratic delays and physical obstacles.
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