LEVEL II: ADVANCED DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
Advanced design & construction risk management, network design and geotechnical analysis to build progressive trail networks.
LEVEL II: ADVANCED DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
This course builds upon LEVEL I to encourage creativity within sound risk management strategies when planning, designing and constructing trails, wood structures, TTFs (technical trail features) and trail networks. We introduce participants to a number of online resources to assess terrain and other geospatial aspects as well as acquiring essential GIS layering including land ownership, administrative boundaries, environmental considerations, First Nations lands, land use tenure, etc. The course provides an overview of key network design principles to create dynamic networks that provide diversity, progression and challenge. We cover regulatory requirements, principles in sound risk management, signage obligations and trail/network design that upholds out Duty of Care to provide a reasonable level of public safety. Participants will learn the technical skills for soil and slope analysis as part of the planning process.
Advanced wood construction techniques are the focus in our construction project. Participants are provided with hard copy schematics for advanced joinery techniques, post and beam construction methodologies along with various bridge, boardwalk and TTF designs. Comprehensive TTF guidelines, best practices and professional standards are also included in quick reference tables. Government regulations and legalities are discussed including management strategies to minimize liability exposure while providing a progressive skills building opportunity for riders.
APPLICABLE FOR: Volunteer and professional trail crews and all trail associations including motorized & non-motorized, MTB, hiking, multi use & equestrian. Two curriculums are offered:
1) MTB and 2) Occupational (municipal work crews)
TIMELINE:
Day 1 is a half day theory in the classroom followed by a half day field session to prep our work project.
Day 2 begins with a morning theory session, after which we tackle our build project in the afternoon.
MAXIMUM PARTICIPANTS: 8
To book a workshop, or to receive a course outline,
email us at info@trailholistics.com
“As a past student of the Level I course, I was excited to dive deeper into the principles of professional trail development and learn more about everything from “boots on the ground” trail layout and construction techniques, to fundamental risk management considerations, to tips and tricks from veteran professional builders like Mark. Once again, I was impressed by Mark’s course. The course content is well refined, broadly applicable to community trail networks, and expertly presented. And Mark’s ability to engage and communicate with “bush-people” and “bureaucrats” alike is truly a unique gift! I highly recommend the course for all those involved in singletrack trail network planning, design and construction.”