Visit the Rocky Mountains, help us with DIY tasks near Allenspark, USA

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  Description

  We are a retired couple in a rural mountain community (elevation 8,500 ft, 2,600 meters, Population 400) next to Rocky Mountain National Park.
  Need a strong worker (or couple) to split and stack 6+ cords (22+ cu meters) of firewood before snow starts.
  
  We have very rudimentary French and German language skills, would like to practice. We teach classes locally in Qigong, Tai Chi, Juggling, and Journalism, and welcome practitioners or interested beginners.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  DIY and building projects

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are asking for about 20 hours per week.
  Work on your own schedule - 2 or 3 hours a day everyday; or work hard for 10 hours on 2 days and take 5 days off, or whatever.
  That leaves lots of time for relaxing and exploring.
  September and October are best months for visiting the mountains.
  Aspen are turning color, elk are rutting, weather is perfect - warm days and cool evenings.
  
  We share a property boundary with the National Forest. National Park Entrances are less than 2 miles away.
  We view a lot of wildlife from our home: moose, elk, deer, bears, bobcat, coyotes, turkey, eagles, great horned owls, and more.
  
  There are numerous nearby small mountain towns with local cultural activities.
  Boulder Colorado is 45 minutes away. It has been voted US's "Happiest City", "Highest Well Being Community", "Fittest City", and is home to several world recognized universities, and to a thriving high tech industry.
  
  Ft Collins is 1 hour away. Fort Collins is the cultural hub of northern Colorado. The city is full of so many great museums and art galleries that it's hard to choose just one to visit.
  
  My wife and I teach Qigong, Tai Chi, Juggling, and English Writing locally, and have regular personal practices.
  We'd be pleased to share those with interested beginners or practitioners.
  
  We both have very rudimentary French language skills, and would appreciate a chance to practice.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We have 6+ cords (22+ cubic meters) of semi-dry Ponderosa Pine firewood that needs to be split and stacked.
  We have a 32 ton hydraulic wood splitter. It is very safe and easy to use - no experience necessary.
  
  The firewood needs to be
  Moved about 25 feet uphill to the splitter,
  Split using the hydraulic splitter,
  Moved about 15 feet uphill to the wood pile;
  and stacked solidly for the winter.
  
  One cord of Ponderosa Pine weighs about 2500 pounds (~1100 kg)

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  French: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  We have very rudimentary French and German language skills. Would like to practice. Willing to help visitors with English speaking and writing.
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  Accommodation

  Separate 2 story building, with electricity, high speed wifi, half-bathroom, kitchen area with small 'fridge, microwave, hot plate, deck overlooking creek. Cell service via wifi access . Access to shower, laundry and full kitchen in main house. Meals included - fix breakfast and lunch on your own in the house, have dinner with us.

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  What else ...

  No local public transportation, need own transportation.
  There are small local cultural and musical events in Allenspark and Estes Park.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Good wifi access. No cell service. Can get phone calls through wifi.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We are on a narrow dirt road, some distance from paved roads. A small caravan might work, not a large one. We can work out details as they arise.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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