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
Hood River, OR
In my sixth year working wilderness, motorized, and non-motorized trails for the Forest Service;…
Blairsville, GA
Walt Bready is the former State of Georgia Trails Education Specialist and current owner of Trails…
Walsenburg, CO
I am the director of the Huerfano Youth Conservation Corps and I work as an instructor of Trail…
Morristown, VT
Mariah Keagy began her career in trail construction and reconstruction in the Green Mountains…
Zanesville, OH
I am the founder and owner of Linear Active LLC. I started the business in 2012 after completing my…
Springdale, AR
Over 20 years as trail steward [non-profit board] IMBA Regional Director [SE Region] Rogue Trails…
Hire Workers
Newville, PA
Larry Knutson, is founder and President of Penn Trails LLC. A cloud based company for 16 years, we…
Springdale, AR
Over 20 years as trail steward [non-profit board] IMBA Regional Director [SE Region] Rogue Trails…
Quincy, CA
Kevin founded Mountain Surf Creative in 2023 as a way to bring creative solutions to trail related…
Victor, NY
Kelso, WA
Hi! My name is Anna and I'm the Program Manager for Washington and Oregon for Tread Lightly! I work…
Fairmont, WV
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