Downieville Volunteer Epic – July 10-13, 2025

Join SBTS on Thursday, July 10, through Sunday, July 13, 2025, for our fun-filled Epic Weekend at Packer Saddle in the mountains above Downieville, where the food and beer are covered for our beloved SBTS volunteers. RSVP sooner than later as these “sell-out”!

The weekend festivities include: sleeping under the stars, riding the fine trails of Downieville, hiking, and a lot of digging in the dirt! You do not have to be a member to participate. Sign up for our newsletter, or follow our Facebook and Instagram accounts to be notified about the upcoming event.

Where to meet

We will be meeting at the Packsaddle Campground, on the Sierra Crest. Google Map.

Camping location at Packsaddle Campground.

Weekend Schedule:

The event officially kicks off Friday, but many will arrive Thursday to set up camp. The group campsite will be set up by Thursday night. On Friday, plan on arriving between 7:00 and 8:30 am. Folks can either sign up to do trailwork Friday and Saturday, or do trailwork one day and adventure the other day. Organized group adventures will be offered.

Thursday:

  • 1pm – Fairground Open
  • Get your own dinner on the way in, or in town.

Friday & Saturday:

  • 1pm – Campsite Open
  • Get your own dinner on the way in, or in town.

Saturday:

  • 7:00 am Hot water (so you can make your own coffee and breakfast)
  • 8:30 am Volunteer Sign In
  • 9:00 am Safety Talk
  • 9:15 pm Depart for Project Site (we provide a sandwich and drink for lunch)
  • 10:00 am Group Adventures (if not doing trailwork)
  • 2:00 pm Tools Down, Return to the meeting location
  • 5 pm- Dinner
  • 6:30 pm- Epic Games

Sunday

  • 10am- Fun mountain adventures depart

Project Description

  • More details to come when the RSVP link is posted

What is provided

  • Saturday and Sunday: Hot water (so you can make your own coffee and breakfast)
  • Sack lunch Saturday
  • Dinner Saturday night
  • Drinks (beer and non-alcoholic)

What to bring

  • Your camping gear
  • Stuff for biking, hiking or swimming & trail work
  • Water (there will be water there, but feel free to bring extra if you like)
  • Sun protection
  • Gloves, long pants, hiking shoes, and a day pack for trail work