Trail School: Camp Sekani, East Chapter

Sat Jun 22 2024 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm

Camp Sekani | Spokane

Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
Publisher/HostEvergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
Trail School: Camp Sekani, East Chapter
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Are you eager to get involved in trail work, curious about the basics, or an experienced trail worker looking to learn new techniques?
This FREE class is designed for everyone! Led by Evergreen’s professional trail staff, you'll gain invaluable hands-on experience and learn directly from the experts.
RSVP: www.evergreenmtb.org/calendar/eventdetail/22109/camp-sekani-trail-school
We especially love to teach new people who have never done trail work before, so don't hesitate to sign up and we will show you the ropes!
Pizza will be provided by Evergreen for lunch!
CLASS CURRICULUM:
Basic stewardship (Classroom)
Stewardship, Conservation, Sustainability
Trail construction and soil types (Classroom)
Basic trail construction concepts to keep in mind when performing maintenance work.
Drainage maintenance (Classroom)
Drain types, best practices.
Brushing and clearing (Classroom)
Tools, best practices
Basic tool and work safety (Field)
Tool types, appropriate usage and body mechanics
Trail Maintenance Work (Field)
A site is chosen that covers most of the concepts reviewed in the classroom portion
LOCATION:
Classroom: The shed at Camp Sekani located near the parking area here
Field portion: Depending on soil moisture we will be doing tread work on the Carousel trail or Rabid Rabbit trail.
SCHEDULE: (please plan to arrive a few minutes early so we can begin on time):
9am - Sign in, introductions, plan for the day
9:30am - Classroom slideshow presentation
11:00am - Lunch
11:30am - Meet at trailhead talk safety and work plan
12:30pm - Hike to worksite and begin work
3:00-4:00pm - Gather up tools and hike out (Time depending on work and weather)
WHAT TO BRING:
Wear layers of clothing appropriate for the weather. We work in the rain! Wear sturdy shoes appropriate for muddy, uneven surfaces.
We will provide lunch. You should bring any snacks/drinks you want during the day.
Gloves
We will provide trail tools!
RSVP: https://www.evergreenmtb.org/calendar/eventdetail/22109/camp-sekani-trail-school
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Camp Sekani, 6707 E. Upriver Dr,Spokane,WA,United States

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