COMBO's Sustainable Trail Building Course

We want to arm trail stewards with the most current knowledge for building great trails. We have partnered with ODNR's Statewide Trails Administrator to administer this course. This is step 1 towards becoming a true steward of the trails.

Our goal is to educate, empower and support those who share our passion for trails. COMBO has 10 different trail systems and nearly 100mi of trails and the reality is that everyone has their "Home Trail". It doesn't mean that you don't make it to other trails but there is one trail you return to again and again. You know it like the back of your hand. The good and the bad.

We want to harness that knowledge and passion to take the "Good & Bad" and turn it to "Great & Challenging." We want to encourage you to do more than help clear fallen trees. Where could you add a new feature or resolve a miserable wet spot?

Take your new knowledge and skills after this course to help maintain and develop Central Ohio’s mountain bike trails in COMBO's brand new Trail Crew Steward Program.

Here's what's in it for you:

🪓 Exclusive Training: Learn sustainable trail-building techniques from the ODNR Statewide Trails Coordinator.

🥽 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): You bring the gloves and we'll help with everything else.

🧢 Awesome SWAG: hitting different volunteer hour benchmarks from 15 hours, 50 hours, to 100 hours, earns you more perks - with our highest mark earning you a spot on Trek’s GART program along with other just as amazing perks from many of our partners.

🌳 Trail Development Influence: Play a key role in improving COMBO's 10 trail systems. Be a part of planning fixes and injecting more fun into our trails! Host Monthly Trail Crew meetings and plan "what's next" on the trail.

👥 Community-Focused Benefits: Access the COMBO Community Budget to host cookouts for group rides and trail days. Don't just build the trails....build the community

📸 Marketing Support: Get recognized for your hard work through event promotions and spotlight features. You send the pictures and we'll take care of the rest.

Join a passionate team of problem-solvers and trail enthusiasts. Take ownership of our trails and help create a better riding experience for everyone.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

H. R. Collins Lab and Core Repository: Ohio Geological Survey, 3307 South Old State Road, Delaware, United States