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October 19-22, 2006 - National Trails
Symposium, Quad Cities, IL and IA
March 2006
March 1-3, 2006 — National Bike
Summit
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Seminars, workshops and panels exploring
how to ensure the $3.5 billion set aside for bicyclists
and pedestrians in the new Transportation Bill will be
spent as Congress intended.
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March 2-5, 2006
— IMBA Trailbuilding School
- Austin, TX
- Sponsored by Subaru of America and
directed by the International Mountain
Bicycling Association, the Trail Care
Crews work with bike clubs, land managers,
and other trail groups and teach sustainable
trailbuilding, which means building
trails that last a long time and require
minimal maintenance. This helps reduce
trail damage, protects the environment,
and enhances visitor enjoyment.
- Info: Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew:
http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule.html
March 2-5, 2006 — IMBA
Trailbuilding School
- Black Canyon City, AZ
- Sponsored by Subaru of America and
directed by the International Mountain
Bicycling Association.
- Info: Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew:
http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule.html
March 3-4, 2006 — Chain-saw
certification (sponsor: Appalachian
Trail Conservancy)
- Franklin/Cherokee, NC
- The course covers all areas of
safe and efficient saw use. Participants
may meet the requirements for certification,
which is valid for three years, and
may be eligible to order needed personal
protective equipment (PPE). Those
sawyers whose current certification
expires in 2005 are encouraged to
attend a course; the curriculum has
changed. Instructor: Dennis Helton,
U.S. Forest Service.
- Info: Matt Davis, (828) 254-3708
or mdavis@appalachiantrail.org
March 4-5, 2006 — Chain-saw
certification (Appalachian Trail Conservancy)
- Blacksburg, VA
- The course covers all areas of
safe and efficient saw use. Instructor:
John Hairfield, Dave Hirdlicka.
- Info: Teresa Martinez, (540) 953-3571
or tmartinez@appalachiantrail.org
March 4-5, 2006 —
Trails Crew Leadership Training Workshop
- Grand Junction, Colorado
- Colorado Outdoor Training Initiative
is offering this 16 hour workshop
on trail technical skills, leadership,
crew safety, and tool safety skills.
Includes Crew Leader Guide. All
training topics are directly applicable
to any non-profit or agency trail
maintenance or construction project.
Sponsored by BLM, COPMOBA, and Colorado
State Parks.
- Contact: Chris Pipkin Chris_Pipkin@co.blm.gov
March 5-10, 2006 — Velo Mondial
2006
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The theme of the conference
is "Towards Prosperity". It will address
sustainable transport-related issues in
both rural and urban areas; how the bicycle
can be incorporated into transport development
planning; and will investigate ways in
which bicycle-related initiatives can
improve lives in communities around the
world. Following the conference is a cultural
bike tour of the diversity and complexity
of the Kwa-Zulu Natal region: see www.ibike.org/bikeafrica/south-africa.htm
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March 6-9, 2006 —
Government and Congressional Relationships
Workshop
- Phoenix Park Hotel in Washington, DC.
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Participants will meet
and learn from the AMAÕs Washington staff,
as well as other political experts. In
addition to learning about state and federal
issues facing motorcyclists today, participants
will get tips on building relationships
with government agency officials and lobbying
elected officials.
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Info: Sharon Titus at
(614) 856-1900, ext. 1252 or by e-mail
at stitus@ama-cycle.org
March 6-9, 2006
— IMBA Trailbuilding School
- Ouachita National Forest, Hot Springs,
AR
- Sponsored by Subaru of America and
directed by the International Mountain
Bicycling Association, the Trail Care
Crews work with bike clubs, land managers,
and other trail groups and teach sustainable
trailbuilding, which means building
trails that last a long time and require
minimal maintenance. This helps reduce
trail damage, protects the environment,
and enhances visitor enjoyment.
- Info: Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew:
http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule.html
March 9-12, 2006 — IMBA
Trailbuilding School
- Durango, CO
- Sponsored by Subaru of America and
directed by the International Mountain
Bicycling Association, the Trail Care
Crews work with bike clubs, land managers,
and other trail groups and teach sustainable
trailbuilding, which means building
trails that last a long time and require
minimal maintenance. This helps reduce
trail damage, protects the environment,
and enhances visitor enjoyment.
- Info: Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew:
http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule.html
March 10-13, 2006 — 2006 ROCKY
MOUNTAIN TRAIL RIDER CONFERENCE
- National Western Complex, Denver, CO
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Nationally known presenters
will discuss, among other topics, "The
Four EÕs of Building and Managing a Horse
Trail,Ó "The Basics of Creating Advocacy
GroupsÓ "Economic Value of Trails," "Creating
the Ultimate Trail Horse,Ó "Fundraising
101,Ó "Trail Riding Etiquette, Safety,
and Control," "Without Trails Where Would
We Ride?,Ó "Sharing the Trail,Ó "Vision
to Reality: the Planning Process.Ó
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March 11, 2006 —
TRAIL TAMING TECHNIQUES
- Wild Basin Preserve, TX
- Whether you're building a garden path
or ramping up for an adventure on one of
America's major traverses, this class will
provide you the essential techniques for
construction and maintenance of sustainable
foot paths. Sponsored by Central Texas Trail
Tamers.
- Info: http://www.trailtamers.org/trips/
March 11, 2006 — Crosscut saw
Introduction (Appalachian Trail Conservancy)
- Gatlinburg,ÊTN
- A.T. volunteers working with crosscut saws
will need to have certification to use them
in 2005. Participants at these workshops may
meet the requirements for certification, which
is valid for three years. Participating sawyers
may be eligible to order needed personal protective
equipment (PPE) following successful completion
of the course. Please Note: This is not a
certification workshop. Instructor - Dennis
Helton, U.S. Forest Service. Sponsors: USFS,
ATC, Smoky Mountains Hiking Club (www.smhclub.org)
and Great Smoky Mountains National Park (www.nps.gov/grsm/)
- Info: Matt Davis, (828) 254-3708 or mdavis@appalachiantrail.org
March 11-12, 2006 — Chain-saw
certification (Appalachian Trail Conservancy)
- Sherando Lake, VA
- The course covers all areas of safe and
efficient saw use. Instructor: USFS staff
- Info: Teresa Martinez, (540) 953-3571 or
tmartinez@appalachiantrail.org
March 16-18, 2006 — California and Pacific
Southwest Recreation and Park Training Conference
- Ontario, CA
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Training tracks include: Funding
& Resource Development, Health & Wellness, Leadership
Development, Natural Resources and Open Space,
Practical Solutions/Operations, Research In Action,
Self Development/Core Competencies for the Professional,
Strategic Issues Facing the Profession, Youth
Development Principles & Practices.
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March 16-19, 2006 —
IMBA Trailbuilding School
- Elkhorn City, KY
- Sponsored by Subaru of America and directed
by the International Mountain Bicycling Association,
the Trail Care Crews work with bike clubs,
land managers, and other trail groups and
teach sustainable trailbuilding, which means
building trails that last a long time and
require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce
trail damage, protects the environment, and
enhances visitor enjoyment.
- Info: Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule.html
March 17-19, 2006 — National Forest Recreation
Association Annual Conference
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58th Annual Conference and Trade
Show for National Forest recreation special use
permittees and agency personnel to talk one-on-one
about trends, issues and opportunities.
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March 17-19, 2006 — Florida Trail Association
40th Anniversary Conference
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Florida Elks Youth Camp, Umatilla, Florida
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Seminars include: Leave No Trace for children,
Hands-on tool and safety gear demonstrations, Trail surfaces
workshop, and many environmental and natural history topics.
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March 18, 2006
— Wyoming Trailbuilding
Seminar
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Wyoming State
Museum, Cheyenne, WY
- International Mountain Bicycling
Association will conduct a free trailbuilding
seminar which will focus on the assessment,
design, construction, and maintenance
of natural surface, shared-use trails.
- Info: Todd Thibodeau at 307-777-6478
or via email at TTHIBO@state.wy.us
with the subject line "IMBA Trailbuilding
School Registration."
March 20, 2006 — Appalachian
Trail Environmental Monitoring Initiative
- Salisbury, Connecticut- Town Hall
- Evening slide shows to learn about
Appalachian Trail Conservancy efforts
in Environmental Monitoring, Natural
Heritage Monitoring, Invasive/Exotic
plant management, and how you can
get involved. Presenters: Matt Stevens
and Val Stori
- Info: Matt Stevens, mstevens@applachiantrail.org,
(603) 795-4935 - Registration deadline:
March 15, 2006
March 21, 2006 — Appalachian
Trail Environmental Monitoring Initiative
- Lanesboro, Massachusetts- Mount
Greylock Visitor Center
- Evening slide shows to learn about
Appalachian Trail Conservancy efforts
in Environmental Monitoring, Natural
Heritage Monitoring, Invasive/Exotic
plant management, and how you can
get involved. Presenters: Matt Stevens
- Info: Matt Stevens, mstevens@applachiantrail.org,
(603) 795-4935 - Registration deadline:
March 15, 2006
March 20-21, 2006 — Crosscut
saw certification (Appalachian Trail
Conservancy)
- Len Foote Hike Inn, Dahlonega,ÊGA
- A.T. volunteers working with crosscut
saws will need to have certification
to use them in 2005. Participants
at these workshops may meet the requirements
for certification, which is valid
for three years. Participating sawyers
may be eligible to order needed personal
protective equipment (PPE) following
successful completion of the course.
Please Note: This is not a certification
workshop. Instructor: David Kuykendall,
U.S. Forest Service. Sponsors: USFS,
ATC, Smoky Mountains Hiking Club (www.smhclub.org)
and Great Smoky Mountains National
Park (www.nps.gov/grsm/)
- Info: Matt Davis, (828) 254-3708
or mdavis@appalachiantrail.org
March 21-22, 2006 — Silos and
Smokestacks National Heritage Area Annual
Conference
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- "Living Landscape, Iowa's Hidden Treasure"
March 22, 2006 — Tread Trainer Course
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The Tread Trainer program trains
participants in innovative, practical methods
of spreading outdoor ethics to the public with
a curriculum specifically focused on motorized
and mechanized recreation. Completing the one-day
Tread Trainer course will qualify the participant
to become a "Tread Trainer" and to train other
educators, clubs, employees, visitors, enthusiasts
or community members in the Tread Lightly! ethic.
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March 22, 2006 — Making OHV Trails Sustainable
and Fun at the Same Time
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Presented by Troy Scott Parker. Indoor-outdoor
workshop on ways to design, construct, and maintain OHV
trails to be naturalistic, sustainable, and fun all at
the same time. We'll use the new OHV trail system at Minooka
Park as an outdoor lab to practice concepts learned. Cost:
$185, includes lunch and book "Natural Surface Trails
by Design." At Minooka Park Environmental Center, Chilton
County, (30 minutes south of Birmingham). Carpooling arranged
from Radisson in Birmingham.
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March 22-23, 2006 — National OHV Program Managers Workshop
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Annual training program on off-highway vehicle
recreation management, state issues, and trail planning, with
financial support from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program
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Info: Bob Walker (Montana) at 406-444-4585
March 23-26, 2006 — National Off
Highway Vehicle Conservation Council Annual Conference
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Organized by the National Off Highway
Vehicle Conservation Council with financial support from
FHWA's Recreational Trails Program
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March 23-26, 2006 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
- Carson National Forest, Taos, NM
- Sponsored by Subaru of America and directed by the International
Mountain Bicycling Association, the Trail Care Crews work
with bike clubs, land managers, and other trail groups
and teach sustainable trailbuilding, which means building
trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance.
This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment,
and enhances visitor enjoyment.
- Info: Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule.html
March 23-26, 2006 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
- Sumter National Forest, Augusta, SC
- Sponsored by Subaru of America and directed by the International
Mountain Bicycling Association.
- Info: Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule.html
March 24-26, 2006 — Alabama Hiking
Trail Society Annual Conference
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Multiple tracks of presenters and lectures
will provide a full weekend of information on a wide variety
of topics, plus entertainment, a silent auction, raffle,
and much more.
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March 26, 2006 — Basic Rock Work
Training
- Bear Mountain State Park, New York
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Topics covered include, mechanical advantage,
simple tools for moving large rocks, safety considerations,
proper body mechanic, and methods of reducing natural
resource impacts.Ê Sponsors: New York-New Jersey Trail
Conference and Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
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Info: [COURSE IS FULL] Eddie Walsh at
NYNJTC: (201) 512-9348 x22 or ATC
Website
March 27, 2006 — Parks and Greenspace
Conference
- Atlanta Botanical Garden
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GeorgiaÕs largest park and greenspace conference!
We are excited to have a stellar list of speakers and participants
for an informative, inspiring and rewarding day focusing on
how public-private partnerships can improve our parks and
our quality of life.
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March 29, 2006 — Trail Design and Layout
Workday
- Big Bald Mountain,Ênear Wolf Laurel, NC
- Do you have a trail section that is in need of relocation?
You are invited to participate in a classroom session and then
head out to work with the Carolina Mountain Club and ATC to
re-design a section of the A.T. near Big Bald Mountain. The
club will be discussing ways to design a relocation project
in a grassy bald. Sponsors: ATC and Carolina Mountain Club
- Info: Contact - Matt Davis,Ê(828) 254-3708 or mdavis@appalachiantrail.org
- www.carolinamtnclub.com.org
March 30 - April 2, 2006 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
- Chillicothe, MO
- Sponsored by Subaru of America and directed by the International
Mountain Bicycling Association, the Trail Care Crews work with
bike clubs, land managers, and other trail groups and teach
sustainable trailbuilding, which means building trails that
last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps
reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances
visitor enjoyment.
- Info: Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule.html
April 2006
April 1, 2006 — Trail Design and
Layout Class
- Gainesville State College in Oakwood, Georgia
- The classroom portion will cover all aspects of how to
properly design and layout a trail. We will discuss issues
on how to avoid erosion, user conflicts, and impact problems
through design. It will give you a good working knowledge
of what causes trails to erode through water/soil relationships.
The field portion will entail putting what we covered in the
class to work by actually laying out a new section of trail.
Sponsored by Georgia Trails and Greenways.
- Info: Walter Bready, Gainesville State College 404-423-7257
- wbready@gsc.edu
April 1-2, 2006 — Rigging for Trail
Work
- Bear Mountain State Park, New York
- Topics include: safety issues; equipment selection, care
and application; calculating for safety and efficiency; mechanical
advantage for pulling; and overhead zip and high-lines. There
will be opportunity for extensive hands-on practice on the
second day. This will be the first in a series of workshops
geared towards the highly technical trailwork needed for the
Bear Mountain relocation. Sponsors: Appalachian Trail Conservancy
and New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.
- Info: Eddie Walsh at NYNJTC - 201.512.9348 x22 - Registration
Deadline: March 24, 2006
April 5-8, 2006 — Alaska Statewide
Trails Conference
- Fairbanks, Alaska
- Join other trail users, groups, and managers to talk about:
* best trail management practices * trail funding sources
for construction, maintenance, and enhancements * nonprofit
training opportunities across the state * universal trail
assessments * economic benefits of trails * Alaska state trail
easement policies and process * hands-on trail training courses
* successful trail policies and politics from the MatSu Borough
* mini-mechanized trail building and maintenance equipment
examples
- Info: http://www.alaska-trails.org/
April 6-9, 2006 — IMBA Trailbuilding School
- Chattanooga, TN
- Sponsored by Subaru of America and directed by the International
Mountain Bicycling Association, the Trail Care Crews work with
bike clubs, land managers, and other trail groups and teach
sustainable trailbuilding, which means building trails that
last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps
reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances
visitor enjoyment.
- Info: Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule.html
April 7-8, 2006 — Trail-the-Trainer
Course for Beginning Trail Volunteers
- Fairbanks, AlaskaÊ
- Teaching Crew Leadership for Sustainable Trail Development
and Maintenance - Phase One. Focuses on sustainable trails (concepts,
design, essential elements, construction, & maintenance), safety
and risk assessment, selection of hand tools and their safe
use, leadership, volunteer and crew management, and putting
it all together.
- Info: Alaska Trails, Inc. www.alaska-trail.org
April 7-8, 2006 — Corridor monitoring
- Richmond,ÊVAÊ
- Come explore the woods in out-of-the-ordinary events that
will teach participants map-and-compass and route-finding skills.
Join the Appalachian Trail Conservancy in workshops to monitor
the boundary of A.T. lands. The Friday classroom session will
review map and compass skills and surveyor's maps; theÊSaturday
session will include an off-trail adventure along the A.T. corridor
boundary. ATC Instructors: Sally Naser and Teresa Martinez
- Info: Contact -ÊTeresa Martinez,Êtmartinez@appalachiantrail.org,
(540) 953-3571
April 7-9, 2006 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
- Midwest Mountain Bike Festival, St. Charles, MO
- Sponsored by Subaru of America and directed by the International
Mountain Bicycling Association.
- Info: Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule.html
April 8, 2006 — Trail Boss Training
Class
- Cockaponset State Forest, CT
- Presented by CTNEMBA Saturday April 8 from 8:30 to 4:00.
Topics covered for the Trail Building workshop Building and
Maintaining Sustainable Multiuse Trails Working with the Land
Manager Tool and Trail Safety Working with Volunteers and
Organizing TM Events Trail Assessment and Field Work.
- Info: Glen
Vernes, 860-874-7224, glennvernes33@hotmail.com Paula Burton,
203-426-5369, peburton@aol.com
April 8, 2006 — TRAIL TAMING TECHNIQUES
- Wild Basin Preserve, TX
- Whether you're building a garden path or ramping up for
an adventure on one of America's major traverses, this class
will provide you the essential techniques for construction
and maintenance of sustainable foot paths. Sponsored by Central
Texas Trail Tamers.
- Info: http://www.trailtamers.org/trips/
April 8-9, 2006 — Stone Splitting
and Shaping Workshop
- Bear Mountain State Park, New York
- Topics covered include: Proper use of tools to split and
shape (dress) stone to desired dimensions (portable generator,
electric hammer drill, hand star drills and single jack hammer,
top quality carbide hand chisels, stone hammers, hand points,
tracers, and rifting hammers). Sponsors: Appalachian Trail
Conservancy and New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.
- Info: [COURSE IS FULL] Eddie Walsh at NYNJTC: (201) 512-9348
x22 or ATC
Website
April 8-9, 2006 — Chain-saw certification
- Danby, Vermont Contact - Matt Larson, mlarson@greenmountainclub.org,
(802) 244-7037 x. 10 Registration deadline - March 24, 2006
- The course covers all areas of safe and efficient saw use.
Participants may meet the requirements for certification, which
is valid for three years, and may be eligible to order needed
personal protective equipment (PPE). Those sawyers whose current
certification expires in 2005 are encouraged to attend a course;
the curriculum has changed. Sponsor: Green Mountain Club, ATC
and USFS. Instructors: William Garrison, Joan McCloud, Larry
Walters, Green Mountain National Forest
- Info: Matt Larson, mlarson@greenmountainclub.org, (802) 244-7037
x. 10 - Registration deadline: March 24, 2006
April 13-14 (TBA), 2006 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
- Big South Fork, TN
- Sponsored by Subaru of America and directed by the International
Mountain Bicycling Association, the Trail Care Crews work with
bike clubs, land managers, and other trail groups and teach
sustainable trailbuilding, which means building trails that
last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps
reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances
visitor enjoyment.
- Info: Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule.html
April 14-25, 2006 — Stone Cribbing
Apprenticeship Level I
- Bear Mountain State Park, New York
- This apprenticeship will cover the basics of building dry
stone retaining walls to support a treadway and retain a hillside.Ê
Class size will be kept very small to insure optimal education.
Sponsors: Appalachian Trail Conservancy and NY-NJ Trail Conference.
- Info: [COURSE IS FULL] Eddie Walsh at NYNJTC: (201) 512-9348
x22 or ATC
Website
April 15, 2006 — Trail Construction
Class
- Gainesville State College in Oakwood, Georgia
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The classroom portion will cover corridor clearing for
all types of use and proper trail tread construction. Different
types of tread construction, cribbing and raised tread sections,
switchbacks and a section on bridges and boardwalks are
also included. The field portion will put your construction
knowledge to work clearing and constructing the trail we
laid out in the previous session. Sponsored by Georgia Trails
and Greenways.
- Info: Walter Bready, Gainesville State College 404-423-7257
- wbready@gsc.edu
April 16 2006 — Stone Step Construction
- Bear Mountain State Park, New York
- This workshop will focus on rock step construction, incorporating
rigging skills, stone shaping, and basic mechanical advantage
and leverage, to set rock steps. Sponsors: Appalachian Trail
Conservancy and NY-NJ Trail Conference.
- Info: Registration Deadline: April 13 - Eddie Walsh at
NYNJTC: (201) 512-9348 x22 or ATC
Website
April 17-20, 2006 — International
Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health
- Atlanta, GA
- The event commemorates the 10th anniversary of the release
of the landmark U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Physical
Activity and Health. Key scientific and programmatic advances
in the past 10 years will be presented and new directions
highlighted.
- Info: http://www.cdc.gov
April 18-20, 2006 — National Symposium
on Playground Access
- Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
- Showcasing Solutions in Florida and Beyond: a collaborative
effort of many agencies involved with Bicycle and Pedestrian
issues. We are hoping that each person attending will leave
with new tools and visions to improve the environment for
bicyclists and pedestrians.
- Info: Registration information will be available in mid-January
at www.ncaonline.org
April 19-21, 2006 — Pro Bike/Pro
Walk Florida
- St. Augustine, FL
- Showcasing Solutions in Florida and Beyond: a collaborative
effort of many agencies involved with Bicycle and Pedestrian
issues. We are hoping that each person attending will leave
with new tools and visions to improve the environment for
bicyclists and pedestrians.
- Info: Lyndy Moore, Conference Organizer, Florida Bicycle
Association, P O Box 780371 Orlando, FL 32878-0371 pbpwf@earthlink.net
or 407-282-3245 - www.probikeprowalkflorida.com/
April 20-23, 2006 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
- Traverse City, MI
- Sponsored by Subaru of America and directed by the International
Mountain Bicycling Association, the Trail Care Crews work with
bike clubs, land managers, and other trail groups and teach
sustainable trailbuilding, which means building trails that
last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps
reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances
visitor enjoyment.
- Info: Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule.html
April 20-23, 2006 — Chain-saw certification
- Shenandoah National Park, VA
- The course covers all areas of safe and efficient saw use.
Participants may meet the requirements for certification, which
is valid for three years, and may be eligible to order needed
personal protective equipment (PPE). Those sawyers whose current
certification expires in 2005 are encouraged to attend a course;
the curriculum has changed.
- Info: Bob Sickley, bsickley@appalachiantrail.org, (717) 258-5771
April 22-23, 2006 — Chain-saw certification
(Appalachian Trail Conservancy)
- Sugar Grove, VA
- The course covers all areas of safe and efficient saw use.
Instructor: Instructor: Warren Bonham
- Info: Teresa Martinez, (540) 953-3571 or tmartinez@appalachiantrail.org
April 25-29, 2006 — American Alliance
for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National
Convention and Exposition
April 27-30, 2006 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
- Washington, DC
- Sponsored by Subaru of America and directed by the International
Mountain Bicycling Association, the Trail Care Crews work
with bike clubs, land managers, and other trail groups and
teach sustainable trailbuilding, which means building trails
that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This
helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and
enhances visitor enjoyment.
- Info: Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule.html
April 27-30, 2006 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
April 28, 2006 — IMBA DC Trailbuilding
School
- Riverbend Park near Great Falls, Virginia
- The school includes classroom instruction followed
by hands-on time in the field learning the latest in trailbuilding
techniques. Topics include managing user groups, designing
a sustainable trail, minimizing user conflict, controlling
water flow and routine trail maintenance.
- Info: To register send jenn@imba.com
an email with the subject "DC Trailbuilding School."
April 29, 2006 — Annual Spring
Trail Maintainers Workshop
- Belding Wildlife Management Area, Vernon, CT
- The Connecticut Forest & Park Association is sponsoring
this workshop to teach volunteers tool safety, how to
build bridges, install waterbars, blaze trails, and the
like.
- Info: Adam R. Moore Executive Director Connecticut
Forest & Park Association 16 Meriden Road Rockfall, CT
06481 - amoore@ctwoodlands.org
April 29, 2006 — Trail Maintenance
Class
- Gainesville State College in Oakwood, Georgia
- The classroom portion will cover maintenance issues
on well-designed and poorly designed trails. We will discuss
how to make long-term repairs, and lower environmental
impacts. Trail hardening materials and techniques along
with rehabilitation of disused trails will also be covered.
The field session will concentrate on rehabilitating an
old section of trail and building a series of water control
devices near the site of the previous class work. Sponsored
by Georgia Trails and Greenways.
- Info: Walter Bready, Gainesville State College 404-423-7257
- wbready@gsc.edu
April 29, 2006 — Tread Trainer
Course
- Sacramento, CA
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The Tread Trainer program trains participants
in innovative, practical methods of spreading outdoor
ethics to the public with a curriculum specifically
focused on motorized and mechanized recreation. Completing
the one-day Tread Trainer course will qualify the participant
to become a "Tread Trainer" and to train other educators,
clubs, employees, visitors, enthusiasts or community
members in the Tread Lightly! ethic.
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April 29-30, 2006 — Leave No Trace
Trainer Course
- Sacramento, CA
- The Trainer Course assists the student participants
in learning more about the seven principles of Leave No
Trace and techniques for disseminating these low impact
skills. These courses are designed for educators, guides,
agency employees, and other outdoor professionals. Successful
graduates of the Trainer Course gain the skills to teach
Leave No Trace techniques and ethics to their clients,
friends and family in a variety of settings-schools, camps,
parks, wilderness and front country areas.
- Contact: Liz Garland (916) 669-2777 or liz_garland@tdogs.org
or http://www.tdogs.org/
or http://www.lnt.org/training/index.html
April 29-30, 2006 — Leave No Trace
Trainer Course
- Treehaven, Tomahawk, Wisconsin
- The Trainer Course assists the student participants
in learning more about the seven principles of Leave No
Trace and techniques for disseminating these low impact
skills. These courses are designed for educators, guides,
agency employees, and other outdoor professionals.
- Contact: Michelle at Treehaven; 715 453-4106, or register
on line or see http://www.lnt.org/training/index.html
April 29-30, 2006 — SOLO Wilderness
First Aid (WFA) and CPR
- Sugar Grove, VA
- These courses cover backcountry medical care in varying
levels of detail. These are vital skills for trail workers
who work in potentially dangerous conditions and in remote
areas. Instructor: Landmark Learning/SOLO Southeast. Sponsored
by Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
- Contact: ATC, (540) 961-5551
April 30-May 3, 2006 — 8th Annual Virginia
Bike Walk Conference
- Lynchburg, VA
- Creating Walkable Communities...One Step at a Time.
Charlie Zegeer will team up with Michael Ronkin, Oregon's
bike/ped coordinator, to lead the two-day workshop, Designing
for Pedestrian Safety.Ê Alia Anderson will lead a one-day
workshop on Safe Routes to School.Ê
- Contact: http://bikewalkvirginia.org/2006Conference.html
May 2006
May 1, 2006 — Tread Trainer Course
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The Tread Trainer program trains participants
in innovative, practical methods of spreading outdoor ethics
to the public with a curriculum specifically focused on
motorized and mechanized recreation. Completing the one-day
Tread Trainer course will qualify the participant to become
a "Tread Trainer" and to train other educators, clubs, employees,
visitors, enthusiasts or community members in the Tread
Lightly! ethic.
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May 1-4, 2006 — Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation
Management Workshop
- Hilton-Ocala, Ocala, Florida
- The goals are to improve the development, planning, design,
construction, maintenance, and management of OHV trail areas,
facilities and systems; also to Reduce liability, Minimize
impacts and improve conservation of natural and cultural resources,
Reduce conflict between recreational, community and environmental
interest groups, and Better meet the needs and desires of
the OHV and other recreation publics; and Expand partnerships
among OHV recreationists, communities, and land management
agencies.
- Info: Chris Reed at 352-489-5267 or reedj1@doacs.state.fl.us
- www.nohvcc.org
May 1-5, 2006 — Interpreting World Heritage
Conference
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
- first annual international conference on the subject of
heritage interpretation to create opportunities for professional
development for attendees and establish a network for professional
associations and individuals.
- Info: http://www.interpnet.com/iwh/
May 4-7, 2006 — IMBA Trailbuilding School
- New York City, NY
- Sponsored by Subaru of America and directed by the International
Mountain Bicycling Association, the Trail Care Crews work
with bike clubs, land managers, and other trail groups and
teach sustainable trailbuilding, which means building trails
that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This
helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances
visitor enjoyment.
- Info: Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule.html
May 5-7, 2006 — California Trails and Greenways
Conference
May 6, 2006 — Basic Trail Maintenance
- Nantahala Outdoor Center, Wesser, NC
- Just starting out in trail maintenance or do you simply
need a refresher course? If you answered yes, then this is
the course for you. Come and learn from veteran trail maintainers
how to keep your favorite trail in top shape! The course will
be a mix of hands-on work in the field and classroom work.
Instructor - ATC Staff/Smoky Mountains Hiking Club
- Info: Matt Davis,Ê(828) 254-3708 or mdavis@appalachiantrail.org
May 9-12, 2006 — Missouri River Natural
Resources Conference
- South Sioux, City, NE
- Presented by River Management Society
- Info: Wayne Werkmeister, 402-336-3970 or www.river-managment.org
May 10-13, 2006 — Horse Trail Design
School
- Kickapoo Valley Reserve, WI
- Instructor Mike Riter taught with the first IMBA/Subaru
Trail Care Crew and was Georgia's Trails Education Specialist.
While Mike's background is in mountain biking, but he works
with all types of users, including horseback riders, and
promotes understanding and respect among the different users.
Through proper design, trails can be developed that minimize
or even eliminate conflict between users. This is a 4-day
trail building class that graduates Certified Trail Building
Crew Leaders. Attendees learn through both classroom and
hands-on field work, how to site and build trails that will
stand up to the elements and require minimal maintenance.
- Info: read
more or contact Ken Carpenter - witrails@yahoo.com
- (608) 576-4104
May 10-14, 2006 — Crew Leadership and
Skills Training
- Brunet Island State Park in Chippewa County, WI
- The Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation sponsors this Mobile
Skills Crew Leadership and Skills Training. Space is reserved
for 16 participants and an application is required. We are
pleased to welcome the return of Steve West and friends
from Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado as our lead trainers;
and just to double the fun, the training overlaps with a
full-bore Mobile Skills Crew work project to build a new
two-mile section of the IAT!
- Info: tim@iceagetrail.org
or call 608.592.1433
May 11-14, 2006 — Trails Crew Leadership
Training Workshop
- Incline Village, NV
- Training developed by Colorado Outdoor Training Initiative
on trail technical skills, leadership, crew safety, and
tool safety skills. Includes Crew Leader Guide. All training
topics are directly applicable to any non-profit or agency
trail maintenance or construction project. Sponsored by
Tahoe Rim Trail Association.
- Contact: Erin Casey 775-298-0232
May 11-14, 2006 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
- Mt. Agamenticus, ME
- Sponsored by Subaru of America and directed by the International
Mountain Bicycling Association, the Trail Care Crews work
with bike clubs, land managers, and other trail groups and
teach sustainable trailbuilding, which means building trails
that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This
helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances
visitor enjoyment.
- Info: Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule.html
May 11-14, 2006 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
May 12, 2006 — IMBA Spring Congressional
Staff Mountain Bike Ride
- Riverbend Park near Great Falls, VA
- IMBA will host its fifth Congressional and Agency Staff
Mountain Bike Ride from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. We will provide
the bikes, helmets, food and transportation; all you need
to do is show up and have fun.
- Info: Space is limited to 75 people so sign up today: www.imba.com/dcride/
May 12-14, 2006 — Nevada State Trails
Training Course
- Near Reno, NV in Galena Park
- This will be a coordinated effort with Federal, State and
non-profits involved.
- Info: Cheryl Surface, Nevada State Parks, 901 S. Stewart
St. Suite 5005, Carson City, NV 89701 - 775-684-2788 - csurface@parks.nv.gov
May 13, 2006 — Trails Crew Leadership Training
Workshop
- Estes Park, Colorado
- Colorado Outdoor Training Initiative is offering this 16
hour workshop on trail technical skills, leadership, crew
safety, and tool safety skills. Includes Crew Leader Guide.
All training topics are directly applicable to any non-profit
or agency trail maintenance or construction project. Sponsored
by Rocky Mountain National Park.
- Contact: Danny Basch - Danny_Basch@nps.gov
May 13, 2006 — Crew Leader Training
Class
- Gainesville State College in Oakwood, Georgia
- This session will be held outdoors and broken into three
portions; organizing the workday, selecting and getting your
crew to the work site, overseeing the project and then returning
to the trailhead. Safety and efficiency are the focus of this
session. Because of the nature of this level of leadership,
all participants in this session will be required to pass
the test in all three previous sessions before attending.
Sponsored by Georgia Trails and Greenways.
- Info: Walter Bready, Gainesville State College 404-423-7257
- wbready@gsc.edu
May 13, 2006 — Basic Trail Maintenance
Skills Session
- White Mountains, NH (Appalachian Mountain Club)
- Learn the nuts and bolts of trail maintenance: drainage,
clearing, brushing, and blazing. Advanced skills are covered
as time allows. This is the perfect opportunity for new trail
adopters or anyone wanting to maintain a trail but not yet
confident with their skills.
- Info: http://www.outdoors.org/conservation/trails/volunteer/trailopps/vol-crews-schedule.cfm
or call 603-466-2721, ext 192
May 15-19, 2006 — 2006 NARRP Conference:
Adapting to New Realities
- Nashville, Tennessee
- "Adapting to a New Reality" will be Presented
by National Association of Recreation Resource Planners and
National Association of State Outdoor Recreation Liaison Officers
- Info: www.narrp.org ;
Bob McLean, 703-416-0060 or bmclean@narrp.org
May 20, 2006 — Tread Trainer Course
- Grand Junction, Colorado
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The Tread Trainer program trains participants
in innovative, practical methods of spreading outdoor ethics
to the public with a curriculum specifically focused on
motorized and mechanized recreation. Completing the one-day
Tread Trainer course will qualify the participant to become
a "Tread Trainer" and to train other educators, clubs, employees,
visitors, enthusiasts or community members in the Tread
Lightly! ethic.
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May 20, 2006 — Basic Trail Maintenance
- Gatlinburg, NC
- Just starting out in trail maintenance or do you simply
need a refresher course? If you answered yes, then this is
the course for you. Come and learn from veteran trail maintainers
how to keep your favorite trail in top shape! The course will
be a mix of hands-on work in the field and classroom work.
Instructor: Smoky Mountains Hiking Club
- Info: Matt Davis,Ê(828) 254-3708 or mdavis@appalachiantrail.org
May 20-21, 2006 — Wilderness First Aid
(WFA) and CPR
- Scott Farm, Carlisle, PA
- These courses cover backcountry medical care in varying
levels of detail. These are vital skills for trail workers
who work in potentially dangerous conditions and in remote
areas. Sponsors: Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities and
Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
- Contact: Bob Sickley, bsickley@appalachiantrail.org, (717)
258-5771
May 22-26, 2006 — Conservation Corps Crewleader
Training
- Ridgway State Park, Ridgway, Colorado
- The Conservation Corps Crewleader Training (CCCT) is design
to give outdoor crewleaders the basic skills they need to
lead crews on labor-intensive conservation projects (primarily
trail and habitat restoration projects). Training topics will
include trail construction and maintenance, fence construction,
basic habitat restoration, crew motivation and management,
risk management, and sponsor relationships. A two-day Colorado
Outdoor Training Initiative (COTI) Trail Crewleader training
will be a subset of the CCCT Training.
- Contact: Jennifer Freeman at jfreeman@cyca.org
or 303-863-0602.
May 23-25, 2006 — Trails Crew Leadership
Training Workshop
- Ridgway State Park, Colorado
- Colorado Outdoor Training Initiative is offering this
16 hour workshop on trail technical skills, leadership,
crew safety, and tool safety skills. Includes Crew Leader
Guide. All training topics are directly applicable to any
non-profit or agency trail maintenance or construction project.
Sponsored by Colorado Youth Corps Association.
- Contact: Jennifer Freeman jfreeman@cyca.org
or 303-863-0602
May 25-28, 2006 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
- Coaticook, Quebec
- Sponsored by Subaru of America and directed by the International
Mountain Bicycling Association, the Trail Care Crews work
with bike clubs, land managers, and other trail groups and
teach sustainable trailbuilding, which means building trails
that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This
helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and
enhances visitor enjoyment.
- Info: Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule.html
May 30-31, 2006 — Conference on Exercise
and Recreational Technologies
- Denver, CO
- The inaugural Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center
RecTech State of the Science Conference will be held at the
Hyatt Regency Denver. The goal of this conference is to bring
together the most current research and development, equipment,
and applications in exercise and recreation technology for
people with disabilities.
- Info: Registration is available online at www.rectech.org/conference
June 2006
June 1-4, 2006 — IMBA Trailbuilding School
- Albion Hills, Ontario
- Sponsored by Subaru of America and directed by the International
Mountain Bicycling Association, the Trail Care Crews work with
bike clubs, land managers, and other trail groups and teach sustainable
trailbuilding, which means building trails that last a long time
and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage,
protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
- Info: Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule.html
June 1-4, 2006 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Sponsored by Subaru of America and directed by the International
Mountain Bicycling Association.
- Info: Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule.html
June 3, 2006 — National Trails Day
June 3, 2006 — Corridor monitoring
- Pinkham Notch, Gorham, NH
- Come explore the woods in out-of-the-ordinary events that
will teach participants map-and-compass and route-finding skills.
Join the Appalachian Trail Conservancy in workshops to monitor
the boundary of A.T. lands. Volunteers are needed for our boundary
monitoring program, but all interested persons are encouraged
to attend. A morning classroom session will review map and compass
skills and surveyor's maps; the afternoon session will include
an off-trail adventure along the A.T. corridor boundary. If
you enjoy being off-trail in the woods, this is the event for
you.
- Info: Appalachian Mountain Club, Val Stori, vstori@appalachiantrail.org,
(603) 795-4935 x. 103 - Registration deadline - May31, 2006
June 3, 2006 — Trail Trotters' Day
- On trails across America
- The Equestrian Land Conservation Resource asks you to register
your project for trail work, maintenance, or stewardship. Your
project could be selected as a regional winner, and the best
project in the nation wins the Trail Trotters National Stewardship
Award, and the $1,000 that comes with that title.
- Info: Equestrian Land Conservation Resource, 126B N. Main
St., Elizabeth, IL 61028 tel: 815-858-3501 - http://trailtrottersday.net/
June 6-7, 2006 — Trails Crew Leadership Training
Workshop
- Golden, Colorado
- Colorado Outdoor Training Initiative is offering this 16 hour
workshop on trail technical skills, leadership, crew safety,
and tool safety skills. Includes Crew Leader Guide. All training
topics are directly applicable to any non-profit or agency trail
maintenance or construction project. Sponsored by Jefferson
County Open Space.
- Contact: Kim Frederick kfrederi@co.jefferson.co.us (303) 271-5987
June 8-11, 2006 — IMBA Trailbuilding School
- Deschutes National Forest, Bend, OR
- Sponsored by Subaru of America and directed by the International
Mountain Bicycling Association, the Trail Care Crews work with
bike clubs, land managers, and other trail groups and teach sustainable
trailbuilding, which means building trails that last a long time
and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage,
protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.
- Info: Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule.html
June 10-11, 2006 — Trails Crew Leadership
Training Workshop
- Montrose, Colorado
- Colorado Outdoor Training Initiative is offering this 16 hour
workshop on trail technical skills, leadership, crew safety,
and tool safety skills. Includes Crew Leader Guide. All training
topics are directly applicable to any non-profit or agency trail
maintenance or construction project. Sponsored by BLM Uncompahgre
Field Offfice.
- Contact: Jack Placchi jack.placchi@co.blm.gov
June 11-17, 2006 — Grand Illinois Trail And
Parks bicycle tour
- Rochelle, IL
- Sponsored by the League of Illinois Bicyclists with the IL
Dept of Natural Resources. Routes on the Grand Illinois Trail
combined with overnights at three state parks and one college.
Ride begins and ends at Rochelle, then makes an extended circular
tour through western Illinois, including four riding days along
the Mississippi River.
- Info: www.bikelib.org/gitap;
oestreich@qconline.com;
or call Chuck Oestreich at 309-788-1845
June 15-18, 2006 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
- Cowichan Valley, BC
- Sponsored by Subaru of America and directed by the International
Mountain Bicycling Association.
- Info: Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule.html
June 20-23, 2006 — IMBA Summit and World
Mountain Bike Conference
- Whistler, BC, Canada
- The merger of the IMBA Summit and World Mountain Bike Conference
creates an unprecedented opportunity for mountain biking leaders
and land managers to come together for education, collaboration
and strategic planning for the future of mountain biking and
trail access.
- Info: Richard Juryn (richard@shoreevents.com)
for sponsorship opportunities and Aaryn Kay (aaryn@imba.com)
for agenda suggestions
June 25-30, 2006 — White MountainÊTeen Spike
CrewÊtraining and trail work
June 25-28, 2006 — International Conference
on Rivers and Civilization
June 25 - July 7, 2006 — White MountainÊTeen
Spike CrewÊtraining and trail work
July 2006
July 1, 2006 — Basic Trail Maintenance
Skills Session (Appalachian Mountain Club)
July 2-7, 2006 — White MountainÊTeen Spike
CrewÊtraining and trail work
July 2-7, 2006 — Appalachian Trail Teen
CrewÊtraining and trail work
July 7-28, 2006 — Teen Stewardship Training
- White Mountains, NH (Appalachian Mountain Club)
- This course starts with a Leave No Trace Trainer Certification;
includes a SOLO Wilderness First-aid course(WFA); and a Basic
Maintenance Skills Session. Teens workÊonÊbackcountry trail
maintenance project such asÊrock work, bog bridging, alpine
work, AMC backcountry campsite work, and new trail construction.
Also included is a day of rock climbing, along with rest/classroom
days focused on backcountry skills and ethics. The AMC book,
The Complete Guide to Trail Building and Maintenance, is included.Ê
- Info: http://www.outdoors.org/conservation/trails/volunteer/trailopps/vol-crews-schedule.cfm
or call 603-466-2721, ext 192
July 8, 2006 — Basic Trail Maintenance
Skills Session (Appalachian Mountain Club)
July 9-14, 2006 — Appalachian Trail Teen
CrewÊtraining and trail work
July 9-14, 2006 — White MountainÊTeen Spike
CrewÊtraining and trail work
July 15, 2006 — Basic Trail Maintenance
Skills Session (Appalachian Mountain Club)
July 16-21, 2006 — Appalachian Trail Teen
CrewÊtraining and trail work
July 21, 2006 — Basic Trail Maintenance
Skills Session (Appalachian Mountain Club)
July 30 - Aug. 11, 2006 — White MountainÊTeen
Spike CrewÊtraining and trail work
August 2006
August 3-5, 2006 — 7th Annual Southeastern
Equestrian Trails Conference
- Roanoke, Virginia
- Hosted by the Virginia Horse Council. People from outside
the Southeast are invited to share their experiences and learn
more about southeastern trail issues. People who are not equestrians
are also encouraged to attend to share their perspectives
and to learn from those who value the opportunity for recreational
use of horses on trails.
- Info: http://www.southeasternequestriantrails.com/
August 3-6, 2006 — IMBA Trailbuilding School
- Crankworx, Whistler, BC
- Sponsored by Subaru of America and directed by the International
Mountain Bicycling Association, the Trail Care Crews work with
bike clubs, land managers, and other trail groups and teach
sustainable trailbuilding, which means building trails that
last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps
reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances
visitor enjoyment.
- Info: Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule.html
August 3-6, 2006 — IMBA Trailbuilding
School
- Bighorn National Forest, Lovell, WY
- Sponsored by Subaru of America and directed by the International
Mountain Bicycling Association.
- Info: Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew: http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule.html
August 5-6, 2006 — Rock Work Weekend
- White Mountains, NH
- Join Appalachian Mountain Club trail experts to learn the
specifics of layout and design for building rock stairs, wall
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