Workshop Description: 

This year we will be offering both a Level 1 and Level 2 training option. Placement is by self-assessment and we plan to be flexible once registration is complete.

LEVEL 1

• Those who are newer to trail work and/or running stewardship events
• It will review foundational knowledge such as site assessment, trail design, ongoing maintenance needs, and volunteer management.
• Skills may include tread maintenance, erosion control, staircases, check-steps, and retaining walls.
• Participants will gain foundational knowledge of the basic principles of trail design and maintenance, climbers as a user group including impacts and design, as well as skills in volunteer management and land manager communications.

LEVEL 2

• Those who have attended a trail training before and/or have sufficient experience
• Participants will deepen their knowledge and skills in addressing complex recreation impacts and solutions as well as addressing complex project sites.
• Skills may include moving large materials utilizing a GripHoist or similar mechanism, and advanced stone work and building techniques

Workshop Basic Agenda:

OCT 5:

9am – 5pm: High Rock Vista Field work (lunch provided)

5:30pm: Dinner (provided)

OCT 6:

9am – 2pm: High Rock Vista Field work (lunch provided)

FOOD: Meals will be provided as outlined above.. Attendees may provide dietary requests.

LODGING OPTIONS:  Lodging will be available, at no cost, Friday Oct 4 and Saturday Oct 5.

Questionnaires will be sent to confirmed attendees. Options include:

1. Campsite – Has bathroom and shower house; bring your own tent
2. Primitive cabin – Electric but no indoor plumbing; single bedrooms
3. Modern cabin – Electric and plumbing; bunk style community living

TOOLS: All tools will be provided. Feel free to bring your own gloves and eye protection.