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.
Restore trail to its designed specifications for tread width, cross/outslope, protrusions, and obstacles using hand tools.
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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.
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…
The use and maintenance of handtools involved in trail work.
In the fifth video of this series, we take a look at techniques for addressing erosion issues on trails in arid environments. We'll review techniques such as rolling grade dips (drains), check dams/steps, waterbars and berm removal - discussing the…
The Crosscut Sawyer - USDA Forest Service 2007 - Publication 0723-2D02-MTDC - Missoula Technology Development Center. Crosscut saws are experiencing a revival not only in designated wilderness areas but in other backcountry settings. These…
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,…
Training Calendar
June 12 - 13, 2024
East Burke, Vermont
Custom Trainings
Quincy, CA
Kevin founded Mountain Surf Creative in 2023 as a way to bring creative solutions to trail related…
La Crosse , WI
Willie Bittner started working on trails 25 years ago with the Wisconsin DNR and over the years he…
Anchorage, AK
Zanesville, OH
I am the founder and owner of Linear Active LLC. I started the business in 2012 after completing my…
Salida, CO
Albuquerque, NM
Hire Workers
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
TrailWork Summary: The Work Experience is as follows: Follow directions and give directions in…
Fairfield, ID
Lander, WY
I have been teaching sustainable trail construction since 2010 as part of our Outdoor Education…
Baltimore, MD
I have worked in the conservation corps industry for over 10 years with a focus on creating…
Dover, DE
Aurora, MN
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