trail sustainability institute

Trail School Students Tackle Drainage & Safety at Hagg Lake

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

Get Your Hands Dirty and Learn the Ropes at NWTA Trail School This Weekend!

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

Rock, Rain, and Teamwork: Building Better Trails in the Columbia River Gorge

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

Trail Sustainability Institute: Gateway Green Planting Event

Photos by Ruandy Albisurez On Saturday, March 1, 2024, over 30 people came together to improve the ecosystem at Gateway Green! NWTA joined with Portland Parks & Recreation, Warpaint, and Friends of Gateway Green to plant 625 native plants on the north end of the park. A little snow and rain didn’t stop this family-friendly … Read More

2024 Trail School at Klootchy Creek Recap

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

Trail Sustainability Institute: Planting at Gateway Green – 3/2

Join us for a fun day of planting & restoration with partners PP&R, Friends of Gateway Green & Warpaint Outdoors. Join us on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation, Friends of Gateway Green & Warpaint Outdoors for a fun-filled planting day at Gateway Green Park. This event is … Read More

Trail School: Fundamentals at Klootchy Creek – 2/17

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

Trail School at Step Creek Trail – Tillamook State Forest – 1/20

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

TSI Trail School: Fundamentals @ Stub Stewart State Park – 12/10

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

Trail School @ Easy Climb Trail – Cascade Locks – 4/2

The Trail Sustainability Institute will be hosting Trail School at Easy Climb in Cascade Locks. Trail School teaches the fundamental skills needed to maintain our trails. Participants will be learning safety techniques and tool identification/uses and hands-on training of corridor clearing, drainage, as well as bench and tread work. Northwest Trail Alliance’s Trail Sustainability Institute’s goal … Read More