Workshops for TRTA crew leaders

Tahoe Rim Trail Association’s 7th annual Trail Construction and Crew Leader Workshop is at Washoe County’s Galena Creek Regional Park May 18-20.

Participants may choose from the following courses:

Trail Design and Layout (Friday)

Fundamentals of Trail Construction (Saturday and Sunday) Crew Leadership (Saturday and Sunday)

Advanced Trail Theory (Saturday and Sunday).

The weekend is a way to network with local trail volunteers and professionals and learn how to plan, construct and maintain trails.

This training is partially grant funded by the Nevada Recreational Trails Program and the Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest and supported by Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space.

Participants pay a fee of $150 (Friday-Sunday), $100 (weekend) or $50 (Friday) to cover instruction, park lodging, food, training materials and transportation to class sites. Discounts are available for TRTA members and volunteers.

For more information and registration materials, go online or contact Teresa Crimmens at (775) 298.0232 or teresac@tahoerimtrail.org.