Why it's Important: Designing sustainable trails is a complex skill that is highly useful in the world of outdoor recreation. By participating in this course you will enhance your knowledge of trails and walk away with the tools to design your own multiuse trails. Participating in this course is the first step to becoming a Technical Advisor.
What you'll learn: Learn what it takes to design a sustainable trail! Working with a team of experienced OSI Instructors, you will cover the fundamentals of trail sustainability, planning, site analysis, and design and layout. Instruction will consist of classroom-based lecture as well as field-based design practice. Trainees will also receive instruction and practice for using a clinometer and a copy of the OSI Intro to Trail Design Guide. The guide presents the trail design process in a step-by-step fashion and includes appendices and information on additional resources.
Essential Details:
- This training costs $100. Please click here to pay for the training.
- This training takes place on May 2-3. It is required to attend both days of the training.
- The exact location of the training and a detailed schedule will be provided once you have paid for the training.
- This training will be at Castlewood Canyon State Park.
- Cancellations within 2 weeks of the training will not be eligible for refunds.
If you have questions please reach out to Benjamin Kromash at ben@voc.org
