VOLUNTEER STEWARDSHIP · ANNUAL EVENT
11th Annual Pete Sorini Day
A day of logout and tread maintenance in the Butte Highlands, capped off with a community BBQ. Eleven years strong, and open to everyone.
- DATES: June 6, 2026
- LOCATION: Butte, MT
- DIFFICULTY: Moderate
- CREW SIZE: 18 Volunteers + Staff
ABOUT THIS PROJECT
Eleven years in the Butte Highlands
We’re delighted to celebrate eleven years of stewardship in the Butte Highlands.
This day honors the late Dr. Pete Sorini, a beloved Butte neurosurgeon and passionate cyclist and hiker who loved these trails. After Pete passed in 2016, his friends and family dedicated a day to caring for one of his favorite stretches of the Continental Divide Trail. Eleven years on, that act of remembrance has become a cherished community tradition, bringing neighbors together each summer to give back to the trail Pete loved.
Join us for a day of logout and tread maintenance, then stick around for a BBQ courtesy of our masterchef, Rick Douglas. Please arrive by 8:30 AM so we can sign paperwork and run through a safety training before we head out. CDTC provides all tools, safety equipment, and experienced leaders. No experience necessary, just bring yourself and a willingness to work alongside good company.
Project Area (approximate)
Volunteer roles needed
🌲 Stewardship Volunteer (No Cap!)
Spend the day on logout and tread maintenance in the Butte Highlands, then celebrate with a BBQ. Tools, safety gear, and training provided on-site. All experience levels welcome.
A note on difficulty
Difficulty is rated Moderate.
We calculate this by considering distance covered on the trail, elevation gain and loss, and the kind of work involved. This is our best guess. If you’re unsure whether the day’s a good fit, please reach out.
What's provided
Our staff will provide all of the following for you to use during the day project:
What you should pack
Our team has put together a packing list for day projects like this one, available in full below.
Project Packing List
Clothing & Footwear
- 🥾 Sturdy work boots (no sneakers or sandals)
- 👖 Long pants for the worksite (NO SHORTS)
- 👕 Layers — short and long sleeve shirts
- 🧥 Rain jacket
- 🧤 Light gloves and a warm hat (mountain weather shifts fast)
- 👒 Sun hat and 🕶️ sunglasses
Pack & Water
- 🎒 Daypack for water, snacks, and layers
- 💧 Minimum 3 liters water capacity
Personal
- 🍱 Personal snacks
- ☀️ Sunscreen and lip balm
- 🦟 Insect repellent
- 💊 Personal medication
- ⛑️ Small personal first aid kit
Frequently asked questions
How Can I Join Project?
We use a volunteer management software called Neon One, when you follow a registration link from our website it will redirect you to Neon’s site to register. You will be able to create an account so you can log in in the future without having to resubmit your information.
How Can I Prepare for My Project?
It’s hard to anticipate everything you’ll need, depending on the weather, location, and personal preferences…but here’s a start!
What equipment is provided?
No tools necessary! We’ll have a range of tools and equipment for the project, and CDTC will also provide needed safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): hard hat (if needed, gloves, eye protection. You are welcome to bring your own gloves, eye projection, etc. if you prefer!
What does it cost to volunteer?
Totally free! You just need to get yourself to our worksite. Please keep in mind that while these events are free we would appreciate advance notice of you no longer being able to join a project, as we use registration numbers in several factors. Such as, how much food to buy and what, how much work we can expect to get done, etc.
Do you provide food? What about dietary restrictions?
- We provide food on all projects. For a Friday- Sunday project, we provide, Breakfast, lunch and dinner Friday and Saturday and provide Breakfast and lunch on Sunday.
- Our team is well versed in various dietary needs and restrictions. We can accommodate most diets but please think about risk factors or supplying your own food if you have a severe allergy.
Can I Bring My Pet?
We love our furry friends, but please leave them at home. If you have a service animal, please let us know when you register.
What’s a crew chef?
Crew chefs are volunteers whose job is to… chef! The crew chef feeds the trail crew a hearty Breakfast, lunch and dinner. CDTC Crew Chef Training is required to be a crew chef. CDTC can help provide ideas, recipes and a shopping list. Food is paid for by CDTC, as a reimbursement to the crew chef.
Are children allowed?
Kids, under the age of 18, are welcome to join with a parent, depending on the project work. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have further questions.
Prohibited Items
We’re happy to have you join a project, but please refrain from*:
- Possession or use of firearms, except with volunteer packers who’ve been
approved by the Forest Service - Consumption of alcoholic beverages in excess
- Possession or use of any illegal drugs, including Marijuana as it is illegal on
federal land on which all of our projects take place - Fighting, use of derogatory language, intimidating behavior, discrimination, sexual harassment, or violent or threatening behavior
*These actions could result in dismissal from the project.
Not sure if this project is right for you?
Sierra LaBonte, our Montana Regional Representative, can answer any question — big or small.