There are six workshops:
Universal Trail Assessment Process (UTAP) — Beneficial Designs, Feb. 1-2
UTAP is becoming a standard process for objectively recording and conveying accessibility information for any trail. Learn and practice the process in this two-day, indoor/outdoor workshop. More info
TrailWare Workshop — Beneficial Designs, Feb. 3
Optionally used with UTAP, Trailware is software for recording and conveying trail assessment information gathered with UTAP. Half-day classroom workshop. More info
Natural Surface Trail Design: The Keys to Sustainability & Visitor Enjoyment — Troy Scott Parker, Natureshape, Feb. 2
Beneath the myriad of trail techniques for different types of natural surface trails, a core set of shapes, relationships, forces and patterns can be used to generate sustainable, fun trails that make the most of their sites on any budget. Based on years of research, Troy Scott Parker presents simple yet profound concepts that describe and predict all aspects of natural surface trails for all types of use, including hiking, mountain biking, equestrian, ADA, ATV, motorcycle and OHV trails. One-day, indoor workshop. More info
Explosives & Blasting Safety — Stan Bones, USFS Master Blaster, Feb. 5
Blasting techniques and explosives constantly evolve. For those who already have the basics and blasting experience, learn more about safety, latest techniques, and the latest innovations in the field. Four-hour workshop. More info
Time-Honored Principles: Revisiting the Lost Art of Crosscut Saw Use – David Michael, USFS Region 5 Crosscut Saw Examiner, Feb. 6
Indoor/outdoor one-day workshop on the safe, efficient use and maintenance of crosscut saws. More info
Advanced Trailbuilding School: Maximizing the Mountain Bike Trail Experience — International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), Feb. 6-8
Learn IMBA's techniques for sustainable, fun trails for mountain biking, hiking and equestrians. For trailbuilders, this three-day Advanced Trailbuilding School goes deep enough into trail design, construction and maintenance considerations to be useful. Two days classroom, one day field practice. More info |
