Axe Training

Over the course of a very full day, we will cover the history of the axe, reviving an old axe, rehanging axes, sharpening, safety, and axe use techniques (bucking and limbing). There is a classroom portion in the morning followed by some time in the tool shed, and we will wrap up the day with chopping in the woods. This full day axe workshop can fulfill the axe training requirement for axe use on the White Mountain National Forest. Participants are encouraged to bring their own axe that is already hung on a handle so they have something to practice sharpening and to use for the chopping portion of the day. Participants may also bring an old un-hung axe head to start the process of bringing it back to life. There will be other axe heads and hung axes for use in the workshop as well. Please join us for this unique and educational trails program.

Location

AMC Camp Dodge Trails Center, 1 Camp Dodge Rd
Gorham, New Hampshire 03581

Trail Competencies

• Trail Maintenance
• • Corridor Clearing: Bucking, Felling/ Hazard Tree Removal; Chainsaw/ Crosscut

Relevant Trail Types

General. All trail types are relevant.