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.
Using hand tools, construct a trail with a full bench, raised tread, and/or combination that meets the construction specifications.
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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.
We rely on hand tools to lop branches, dig drain dips, remove slough and berm, construct waterbars and check steps, and much more. As a result, hand tools receive a great deal of wear and tear. Learn about the most common tool problems that are…
A wide variety of tools are available to layout, construct, and maintain trails. Local and individual preferences often dictate the kinds of tools which are chosen for various tasks.
The Missoula Technology and Development Center (MTDC), working with trail crews throughout the United States, has standardized a comprehensive document on the use and maintenance of handtools involved in trail work.
Trail Skills Training Library
This webinar will provide some basic information on trails in federally-designated Wilderness, examples of practical experiences, and resources to learn more. Presented by: Pete Irvine, retired, USDA Forest Service Dan Abbe, Wilderness Specialist,…
Skill Library
Training Calendar
June 12 - 13, 2024
East Burke, Vermont
Custom Trainings
Seattle, WA
Volunteer Training Coordinator for the Pacific Crest Trail Association-- planning trail-wide…
Portland, OR
Steve has worked in parks and natural areas for nearly 20 years, around San Francisco, Milwaukee,…
Quincy, CA
Kevin founded Mountain Surf Creative in 2023 as a way to bring creative solutions to trail related…
Lake Placid, NY
I am a seasoned trail builder who has worked on trails in New York State since 2015. I've worked…
Mccall, ID
I am an early-career trails professional with the Forest Service. I have seven Agency field seasons…
Golden, CO
Thirty-eight years of experience in the US Forest Service in landscape architecture, recreation…
Hire Workers
Newry
Mountaineering. Ireland -Volunteer: Access and Conservation UK Visitor Safety Group - Member of…
Boulder, CO
I'm a trail project manager with a background in leading, training & managing trail crew…
Boyne City, MI
Lincoln, NE
I serve as the state trail administrator for the state of Nebraska. Duties include administering…
Wilmot, OH
I am the Building and Grounds Manager for The Wilderness Center in Wilmot Ohio. I am part of the…
Santa Cruz, CA
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