This workshop location is TBD. It may be near Madison or in La Crosse. We will post the location ASAP.
Dates: Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13
Cost: $800
Level: Entry
Maximum Size: 16 students
Classroom Site: TBD (La Crosse, WI)
Field Site: Community Trail Farm
Schedule:
Day 1- 8 am - 5 pm (Classroom/Field)
Day 2, 8 am - 5 pm (Classroom/Field)
Description
This is a 2-day (LITE) version of Trail Design Specialists’ Trail Master Certification Class (typically 4 days). This workshop will touch on the latest advances in trail design, construction and maintenance with a focus on long-term sustainability and ease of maintenance.
Participants will be provided with the book "A better way" which is a trail manual for creating sustainable trails for single and shared use. Topics will include how to properly design and lay out a trail, how to avoid erosion and other environmental issues, how to handle user conflicts, proper, modern construction techniques for sustainability, how to close and rehabilitate existing trails, and a host of other topics. The course will include both classroom learning and hands-on practical trail experience.
Learning Objectives
Understand how to properly design and layout a trail
Understand the causes and signs of erosion
Understand how to construct sustainable trail
Understand how to close and rehabilitate existing trails
Instructor
Mke Riter, Trail Design Specialists, PTBA Member Company
Mike is the president of Trail Design Specialists, a full service trail company focusing on trail design, construction and maintenance as well as planning, consulting and creative problem solving. Additionally Mike has provided education courses to more than 1500 people including the Trail Master certification, Trail Assessment and Mechanized Trail Construction. Before founding Trail Design Specialists in 1999, Mike was a founding member of the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew, an education and stewardship program built upon his knowledge, experience and understanding of sustainable trail design, construction and maintenance.