PTBA offers workshops before and after the Sustainable Trails Conference. The workshops provide opportunity for in depth and hands-on exploration of specific topics. You can register for a workshop on its own or in conjunction with the Sustainable Trails Conference. We will be adding additional workshops in January.
Half-Day Post-Conference Tour
Thursday, 3/31
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Cost: $50 (includes shuttle)
Join the NWA Trailblazers team for this educational tour of some of the region’s best and unique MTB Facilities!
2-Day Post-Conference workshop
Dates: Friday, April 2 and Saturday, April 2
Cost: $680
This is a hands-on workshop that will have a 3 to 1 instructor ratio so class is limited to 15 participants. We'll have multiple machines and all sorts of tools for people to demo.
1-Day Pre-Conference workshop
Date: Monday March 28
Time: 8 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $150
Level: All Levels
Through classroom and practical, hands-on trail assessment experience, participants will learn how to objectively measure trails using UTAP and HETAP.
1/2 Day Workshop- Field-based learning
Date: Monday March 28
Time: 8 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $110
Level: Expert
This 1/2 day workshop will teach students how to transform native rock into useable building stones for steps and walls.
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2 Day Workshop
Sunday, March 27 - 8:30 am - 5 pm
Monday March 28 - 8:30 am - 5 pm
Cost: $300
This two-day workshop provides an in-depth look at the variable nature and mechanics of the ground we build trails across including slope stability factors, soil mechanics, terrain hydrology and more. Sessions will be in the classroom and in the field.
2.5 Day Post-Conference Workshop
Classroom and Field-based learning
Thursday 3/31 - 1 - 5pm - Classroom (lunch provided)
Friday, 4/1 - 8 am - 4:30 pm - Field session (lunch provided)
Saturday, 4/2 - 8 am - 4:30 pm - Field session (lunch provided)
Cost: $525
Level: Appropriate for all levels
This two and half-day workshop will explore the ideal rock size and shapes for structures, safe transportation methods, and construction techniques for stone structures.