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Examining Progression in Mountain Bike Specialization
Examining Progression in Mountain Bike Specialization

Published Aug 2, 2024

The purpose of this study is to use the recreation specialization construct to examine the diversity of mountain bike riders in the US to meet their needs better, and to help strengthen the sport and the outdoor economy.

Approvals, Permits, and Compliance
Approvals, Permits, and Compliance

Published Nov 2, 2023

This webinar will walk through the typical processes, jurisdictions, timelines, and documentation needed to get a conceptual trail project through approval and implementation.

​​Foundations of Sustainable Trails: Hydrology
​​Foundations of Sustainable Trails: Hydrology

Published Sep 22, 2023

​​Learn the basics of constructing and maintaining sustainable trails that function within the hydrology of their environment. You will learn about hydrology as the behavior of water over, under, and through the land, and you will learn some best…

Foundations of Sustainable Trails: Structures
Foundations of Sustainable Trails: Structures

Published Sep 22, 2023

​​This course serves as an introduction and overview to usage, construction, and form of critical trail structures. It begins with a focus on five main types of water crossings. Participants will be introduced to planning decisions based on trail…

​​Foundations of Sustainable Trails: Tools
​​Foundations of Sustainable Trails: Tools

Published Sep 22, 2023

​​​​Explore foundational concepts related to the safe trail use—all through the lens of developing and maintaining a sustainable trail. The course will outline the types of tools for trail work, their use in construction and maintenance, as well as…

Foundations of Sustainable Trails: Tread and Alignment​
Foundations of Sustainable Trails: Tread and Alignment​

Published Sep 22, 2023

Explore foundational concepts related to the principles and applications of trail tread and alignment—all through the lens of developing and maintaining a sustainable trail. This course will introduce basic trail design elements as well as processes…

Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Comparison Report
Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Comparison Report

Published Jul 1, 2023

The Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) process was established in the 1960s as a tool to guide the development and management of outdoor recreation resources by state to receive funding under the Land and Water Conservation Fund…

Mountain Bike Trail Development
Mountain Bike Trail Development

Published May 15, 2023

The Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC) recognized the need to create a resource for mountain bike (MTB) trail construction that would assist land and park managers seeking to build sustainable trails. The result of this…

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