Retaining Walls

Retaining Walls Skill Definition:

Construct stone or wood retaining walls to bolster unconsolidated soils, gain elevation, or transition tread from rocks/natural barriers.


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Resources for Retaining Walls

Stonework: Techniques and Projects
Stonework: Techniques and Projects

Discover the lasting satisfaction of working with stone. Master stonemason Charles McRaven covers everything you need to know about working with different types of stone to create a variety of durable and elegant features. Clear enough for the…

Stone Primer
Stone Primer

Stone Primer is both a practical handbook and an inspirational guide for the budding stonemason.

North Country Trail Handbook
North Country Trail Handbook

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.

Rock Retaining Walls
Rock Retaining Walls

Learn fundamentals of rock construction including an emphasis on effective and safe use of rock bars, the critical tool for all rock work. We’ll tackle basic rock placement techniques for rock walls to last the ages. Recommended after taking Course…


Trail Skills Training Library

Recorded Trainings for Retaining Walls

Training Calendar

Upcoming Trainings for Retaining Walls

Sustainable Trail Building One-Year Certificate Program
Sustainable Trail Building One-Year Certificate Program

September 09, 2024

Lyndonville, Vermont

Custom Trainings

There are 47 trainers on TrailSkills
with Retaining Walls experience.

Emma

Emma Bixler

CorpsTHAT, Inc.

Trainer Corps Nonprofit

Baltimore, MD

I have worked in the conservation corps industry for over 10 years with a focus on creating…

Wendy

Wendy Lotze

Trainer Nonprofit Higher Education

Tucson, AZ

I manage the Volunteer program at the Arizona Trail Association, organizing over 20,000 hours of…

Dylan

Dylan Lang

Conservation Legacy

Trainer Corps

Salida, CO

Sarah

Sarah Walter

Penn Trails LLC

Contractor Trainer

Carlisle, PA

Sarah is a licensed Landscape Architect in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, with prior experience in…

Mariah

Mariah Keagy

Sinuosity

Contractor Trainer

Morristown, VT

Mariah Keagy began her career in trail construction and reconstruction in the Green Mountains…

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Hire Workers

There are 185 profiles on TrailSkills
with Retaining Walls experience.

Carl

Carl Woody

Rocky Mountain Field Institute

Nonprofit

Colorado Springs, CO

8+ years of experience trail construction, maintenance, habitat restoration, forest health and…

Alixandra

Alixandra Lamsa

National Park Service

Agency

Seattle, WA

Amy

Amy Lutsko

Morris County Park Commission, NJ

Trainer Agency

Morristown, NJ

Andrew

Andrew Deci

Maine Coast Heritage Trust

Nonprofit

Topsham, ME

Fordyce

Fordyce Lux

Jefferson County Open Space

Agency

Golden, CO

After starting my trails career with the Student Conservation Association in Massachusetts, I have…

Philip

Philip Darden

Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association

Nonprofit

Ellijay, GA

I am the Executive Director of the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA). We cover 7 states…

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American Trails Professional TrailBuilders Association Partnership for the National Trails System Northern Vermont University Northwest Arkansas Community College Eppley Institute Corps Network