PTBA 2007 Trailbuilders Conference

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Support from the Federal Highways Administration's Recreational Trails Program

enables us to host a great conference for minimum fees

The next Trailbuilders Conference will be from Sunday, March 9 through Friday, March 14, 2008 at Atlantis Casino Resort in Reno, Nevada (same location as 2004-2007). Preliminary schedule:

There were over 22 pieces of equipment used by hundreds of attendees at the 2007 Trade Show. Photo by Troy Scott Parker.

	Sunday & Monday, March 9-10: One- and two-day Workshops on trail design, construction, maintenance, and/or management topics
	Tuesday-Thursday, March 11-13: Core conference with trade show, concurrent sessions, networking party, banquet
	Friday, March 14: One-day Workshops

The core conference typically attracts 200-250 attendees from all types of organizations and agencies. See attendance lists and vendors from previous conferences. Ready to register now?

This year's sessions are shaping up to be the best yet! The schedule and agenda are currently being finalized, but here is a quick peek at the session topics that we have confirmed so far:

The Value Trail: How to Prove the Value of Natural Surface Trails to Developers

by Randy Martin

Desert Trail Design and Construction
by Mark Flint, Trail Designer and Construction Engineer from Pima County Arizona

Pacific Southwest Region Mountain Bike Management Strategy - Process and Findings
by Garrett Villanueva, USFS Trail Engineer

Rapid Trail Clearing Technology
by Gerry Wilbour, PTBA Board of Directors, Northwest Trails

Update on ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Trails and Outdoor Developed Areas
by Bill Botten, US Access Board

Tools and Technology for Accessible Trails
by Peter Axelson, Beneficial Designs, Inc.

Trade show vendor info and fees have been updated. Click here for 2008 vendor info.

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