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 Mexican Mountain airstrip, a remote backcountry landing strip in a Utah wilderness area, was severely damaged by a flood, rendering it unusable.
- Due to its remote location and environmental restrictions prohibiting ground vehicles, volunteers from the Utah Back Country Pilots Association (UBCP) had to hike in with tools and airlift supplies by helicopter to perform repairs.
- A group of 29 dedicated UBCP volunteers, including many older members, successfully restored the airstrip by manually moving dirt with shovels, rakes, and even plastic toboggans, enduring harsh weather conditions.
- This effort highlights the UBCP's commitment to preserving backcountry aviation heritage and their role as stewards of the land, maintaining access to remote areas despite significant challenges.
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