Today, a new set of challenges. The Gore has been running so hard, it is amazing to see the power of water. This picture was taken by our field manager Mark Jero from what we call the "5K bridge"(A Nordic Term). This bridge is just upstream from the 14th tee at Aspen Lane. What a sight!
So today, with the help of many of the golf service guys, it was sandbag day and lots of them. Approximately 500 sand bags were put out today. The bags were put at #11 and #15 bridges to prevent under cutting the abutments. We have also experienced a lot of erosion at the 7th tee area. A wall was constructed there to prevent more erosion.
We have four trash pumps running, thanks to Ben Krueger (Former Superintendent and Designer of Vail GC) keeping them up all day long.
Many thanks to Head Professional Jeanne Sutherland and much of the golf staff and help from the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District and the Town of Vail. The GCM staff busted all day long to keep this place together.
We'll be back at it again tomorrow with 1,000 more sand bags.
Some say the river has already peaked or it will tonight, hope for the best!
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