Calling all trail enthusiasts

GRAND JUNCTION, CO – Hikers, equestrians, mountain bikers, motorcyclists—no matter what your mode of travel, all single-track trail enthusiasts are invited! Register now for the Trail Crew Leader Training hosted by the Bureau of Land Management and Colorado Outdoor Training Initiative (COTI), on June 4-5, in Fruita. Scheduled in conjunction with National Trails Day 2005, participants will learn how to effectively lead volunteers in the construction and maintenance of sustainable trails. This two-day training session will focus on single-track trails.

“Working closely with our partners and all user groups helps BLM provide diverse recreation opportunities,” Supervisory Outdoor Recreation Planner Britta Laub said. “Experienced crew leaders foster a stewardship for our public lands and help others understand the importance of single-track ethic in protecting our desert environment.”

COTI has developed a standard curriculum for training trail crew leaders in Colorado. The course will be taught by trained COTI Instructors using COTI's "Guide to Crew Leadership for Trails," of which, as a participant, you will receive a copy. Through classroom sessions, field exercises and role-playing, you'll learn and practice construction and maintenance of sustainable trails, leadership strategies and techniques, tool use, and safety. By building a pool of trained crew leaders among your user groups, you will increase the safety, efficiency and quality of your trail construction and maintenance projects.

Register online and get more details at http://www.voutdoors.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewevent&id=294&dateid=1012, or by contacting BLM Park Ranger Chris Pipkin at (970) 244-3024.

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