Why it's important: This training will go over essential skills for advanced trail work including turnpikes, rock structures, and timber steps. Building sustainable climbing turns is an essential part of outdoor stewardship and building sustainable trails. When done properly, projects with rock and timber can last much longer and be more effective at preventing erosion and keeping trail users safe. In this Friday workshop, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experts in the field, including OSI Instructors who have been building and maintaining trails for decades.
This training is designed to prepare volunteers for the Gilsonite Trail project on July 18-19.
What you'll learn: This skills training will explore several advanced concepts such as trail construction after a forest fire, erosion control in a flood zone, and rock structures that are appropriate for multi-use trails. Trainees will come away with an enhanced ability to assess trails for practical rock work solutions and sustainable trail construction.
Where you'll be: This training will be in near Granby, Colorado. 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 Friday, July 17. Cancellations within 2 weeks of the training will not be refunded.
- This training costs $70 to participate in. Please click here to pay for the training.
- Free camping will be provided on Thursday July 16 and Friday July 17.
- NOTE: If you attend the Gilsonite Trail project on July 18-19 you can be reimbursed for the cost of 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
