Trail Skills College Course Curriculum
To help our volunteers succeed in their trail work, PCTA collaborated with many partners to develop a Trail Skills College curriculum.
Clear the corridor (brushing, logging out, hazard tree removal, rock/stump removal) in preparation for construction using proper pruning techniques.
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To help our volunteers succeed in their trail work, PCTA collaborated with many partners to develop a Trail Skills College curriculum.
The North Country National Scenic Trail (NST) extends for thousands of miles across seven states. Its layout, design, construction, and maintenance require the participation of a myriad of individuals and groups.
This guidebook provides practical guidelines for developing recreation environments that are sensitive to the needs of riders and their stock.
An online PCTA training covering the fundamentals of trail maintenance.
In the second video of this series, we take a look at how to clear the trail corridor of brush, focusing on techniques specific to the desert environment. Keeping the corridor clear allows users to stay on the trail safely, protecting the…
In the second video of this series, we take a look at how to clear the trail corridor of brush, focusing on techniques specific to the desert environment. Keeping the corridor clear allows users to stay on the trail safely, protecting the…
Trail Skills Training Library
This webinar will break down how successful agencies manage parking, discuss common strategies and solutions to consider, and how to successfully deploy them.
This webinar will feature three members of the original design team who will take attendees through the vision, design, and development process to develop the Grand Canyon Greenway.
Skill Library
Training Calendar
June 12 - 13, 2024
East Burke, Vermont
Custom Trainings
Albuquerque, NM
Chula Vista, CA
Cherry Valley, MA
Recruit, train and oversee volunteers to construct rock structures to harden treadway and maintain…
Newville, PA
Larry Knutson, is founder and President of Penn Trails LLC. A cloud based company for 16 years, we…
Greenville, SC
Benchmark Trails is a full service trail design, layout and construction firm with over 20 years of…
Santa Cruz, CA
Hire Workers
Fallston, MD
I am a trail liaison for the central region of the Gunpowder Falls State Park in Maryland
Lander, WY
I have been teaching sustainable trail construction since 2010 as part of our Outdoor Education…
Springdale, AR
Over 20 years as trail steward [non-profit board] IMBA Regional Director [SE Region] Rogue Trails…
Esmont, VA
My professional skills are in fundraising + GPS/GIS for trail systems
Barre, VT
Has worked as a crew leader for the Maine Conservation Corps, as a trail business owner with True…
Knoxville, TN
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