Why it's important: Training for Crew Leadership for trails is an essential part of building the capacity for stewardship in Colorado. This is a great way to take your environmental stewardship to the next level. As a Crew Leader, you will gain an understanding of trail terminology, methodology, and fundamentals of the functionality of a trail. Crew Leaders are an key component of projects; they follow the instructions of Technical Advisors and motivate a strong team of volunteers to complete that work.
What you'll learn: Through pre-workshop preparation online, classroom sessions, field exercises and role-playing, Crew Leader Trainees will learn the fundamentals of trail maintenance, construction, restoration, and erosion control. Trainees will also learn about tools and tool safety including tool identification, carrying, use, and storage. Trainees will learn about how to assess risks to avoid injury, individual learning styles, listening skills, and conflict and dispute management. A successful Crew Leader will be able to assess the individuals that make up the crew, understand motivational types and be able to effectively communicate the components of sustainable trail maintenance to their team. By the time the course concludes, Crew Leader Trainees will know how to motivate individuals to produce the desired end results in a safe manner, while utilizing the varied skills offered. All trainees will receive a crew leader manual, access to online modules, and a set of quick reference cards for a successful and fun experience.
Where you'll be: This training will be at Golden Gate Canyon State Park. The exact location of the training and a detailed schedule will be provided once you have paid for the training.
Essential Details:
- This training takes place on Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7, 2026. It is required to attend both days of the training.
- It costs $100 per person to attend the training. Please click here to pay for the training and access the online content.
- NOTE: If you cancel within 2 weeks of the training start date you will not be refunded.
- This training will be free of charge for CPW staff and CPW volunteers. If you are CPW staff or volunteer, please reach out to Ben Kromash at ben@voc.org for a discount code to use at check out to receive the training free of charge.
- It is mandatory to complete the online training prior to the in-person training. Please allow about 4 hours to complete this training.
- Please bring your own food and water to this training.
For questions or concerns please reach out to Benjamin Kromash at ben@voc.org
