Written by Paul Hobson This Sunday, March 2nd, NWTA’s Trail Sustainability Institute (TSI) hosted students at Hagg Lake for another installment of Trail School: Fundamentals. There, students learned safe and proper usage of trail building tools. Being at Hagg Lake, the day’s lesson focused on hillside and trail hydrology, drain construction and maintenance, corridor clearing, … Read More
Have you ever wondered what goes into building and maintaining the trails you love to ride? Whether you’re new to trail building or looking to level up your skills, NWTA’s Trail School is the perfect place to get started! Join us this weekend at Hagg Lake for the Trail School: Fundamentals session, where you’ll learn the basics … Read More
Written by Bob Carey For those who have biked or hiked the trail that circumnavigates Hagg Lake, you have probably noticed some wet, muddy, or downright sloppy sections. NWTA crews have been consistently working to address these trouble areas with Washington County since 2024. When the Trail Sustainability Institute (TSI) instructors were looking to teach an … Read More
Written by Nancy Stone The Trail Sustainability Institute, NWTA’s trail education program, kicked off its first Trail School Fundamentals class at the new Cascade Locks trails in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area on Saturday, November 9th. Like all Trail School Fundamentals classes, volunteers learn tool identification, best safety practices, trail anatomy, and what … Read More
NWTA’s Trail Sustainability Institute will be hosting Crew Leader Training at Stub Stewart State Park. Crew Leaders are essential to the success of trail building work parties. These individuals provide guidance, vision and share their knowledge with their crew of trail builders. If you are a seasoned Trail Steward who is interested in expanding your … Read More
Written by Nancy Stone, NWTA Vice President, Education & Sustainability Director The Trail Sustainability Institute (TSI), NWTA’s educational program ventured to the coast and held Trail School: Fundamentals at the Klootchy Creek trail system on February 17, 2024. These trail schools equip participants with the fundamental skills needed to understand and implement sustainable maintenance practices … Read More
NWTA’s Trail Sustainability Institute will be hosting an Advanced Trail School at Sandy Ridge. This Advanced Trail School will focus on teaching the skills to reinforce berms with stone pavers on flow trails. Learn this rare skill from the expert local stewardship team who has decades of collective experience. Northwest Trail Alliance’s Trail Sustainability Institute’s goal … Read More
NWTA’s Trail Sustainability Institute will be hosting Trail School at Klootchy Creek. Trail School teaches the fundamental skills needed to maintain our trails. Participants will be learning safety techniques and tool identification/uses, as well as hands-on training of corridor clearing, drainage, tread repair and benchwork. Northwest Trail Alliance’s Trail Sustainability Institute’s goal is to foster a … Read More
NWTA’s Trail Sustainability Institute will be hosting Trail School at Tillamook State Forest on the Step Creek trail. Trail School teaches the fundamental skills needed to maintain our trails. Participants will be learning safety techniques and tool identification/uses, as well as hands-on training of corridor clearing, drainage, and benchwork. Northwest Trail Alliance’s Trail Sustainability Institute’s goal … Read More
NWTA’s Trail Sustainability Institute will be hosting Trail School: Fundamentals at Stub Stewart State Park. Trail School teaches the fundamental skills needed to maintain our trails. Participants will be learning safety techniques and tool identification/uses, as well as hands-on training of corridor clearing, drainage, tread repair and benchwork. Northwest Trail Alliance’s Trail Sustainability Institute’s goal is … Read More