2007-Sustainable Mountain Trails: Assessment, Planning and Design (PILOT) - 5/19/2007

Start Date-End Date: 05/19/2007-05/20/2007 Land Manager Office: Land Manager Contact: Funding Partner: Programmatic Partner: Summary: Learn the essentials of trail planning and design. Description: The Colorado Outdoor Training Initiative (COTI) will pilot a 2-day introductory course for individuals interested in learning successful tools and techniques for the assessment, planning, design and implementation of high-use, multiple-use mountain trails, according to sustainability criteria. The training will be taught using a variety of classroom lecture and discussion, field exercises and demonstrations, and group activities. The workshop is designed for individuals who have had previous trail experience and are familiar with the basic principles of trail design and construction. As this is the first year COTI has offered this workshop, all participants will be required to provide thorough, thoughtful feedback to the workshop instructors and COTI. Latitude/Longitude: Additional Information: Camping Available: Physical Difficulty: Moderate High Altitude Project: Desired Number of Volunteers: 10 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: Total Youth Volunteers Attended: Total Volunteer Days: Total Unique Volunteers: Total Volunteer Hours: 0 Staff Hours: 0 Stipend Hours: 0 Project Summary: Successes and Challenges: Lessons Learned: Special Notes: Stewardship Education: Key Concerns or Comments from Staff or Volunteers: Description of Accidents/Incidents: Description of Work Completed: