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The Trail Competency Framework defines specific trail-related competencies broken into six major categories:
Additionally, there are two special use categories:
This Trail Competency Framework is the result of years of parallel and collaborative efforts seeking to identify shared language around trail skills that culminated in a comprehensive survey research project published in 2022. Learn more >>
The Trail Competency Framework provides a shared language around trail skills and expertise. Explore the skills >>
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