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This video is designed to give volunteers the basic tools they need to be prepared and stay safe when heading out for trail work projects. We'll go over what to bring along, review basic safety procedures and introduce some of the tools that you may…
In lesson three we're going to look at errors and accident causation. We're going to see how effective leadership can break what we call the accident chain.
Operational Leadership does not replace our existing occupational and safety and health program for the trail, it enhances it by helping us understand human limitations.
Trail Skills Training Library
Whether you’re an aspiring trail technician or an organization looking to develop your team, this webinar will show you how to find the right training to suit your needs—and start blazing trails like a pro.
This webinar will introduce attendees to Trail Safe! -- a series of online safety training videos which provide all core learning objectives found in NPS Operational Leadership.
Further Education
American Trails brings agencies, trail builders, planners, architects, advocates, and volunteers the latest in state-of-the-art information on all aspects of trails and greenways. Our webinars focus on a variety of trail topics, usually applicable…
This five-part series of online micro-learning courses is intended to provide those new to the trails workforce with a baseline understanding of terminology and concepts that give them a solid foundation to support future trails education and…
Chinook Associates offers stewardship skills workshops covering recreational trail planning, design, construction, maintenance, and visitor management. Courses are available either in-person, with fully customizable content combining classroom…
The Trail Technician multiple-choice exam evaluates foundational knowledge in trail development, aligned with the progression from entry-level to full Trail Competency standards.
The Professional TrailBuilders Association (PTBA) has launched the development of the Trail Fundamentals Video Series—a free, entry-level educational resource designed to support sustainable trail development and trail trainings worldwide.
This school is typically two days in length with IMBA instructor(s) traveling to your location to deliver the class to staff or members. Instructors arrive the day before to assess the site and do any necessary preparations. Organizations, clubs, or…
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Shawnee, KS
Construction Supervisor/Singletrack Manager
Johnson County Park and Recreation District, KS
Taos, NM
URG Conservation Program Coordinator
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps - New Mexico
Blairsville, GA
Hire Workers
Cherry Hill Township, NJ
Board member and Chapter Leader
Jersey Off-Road Bicycle Association (JORBA)
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