Trail Maintenance Crew Leader Class

Seminar

Trail Maintenance Crew Leader Class - Lord Hill Regional Park

An opportunity to become a leader for the Mountaineers working on trails. The Everett Branch National Trails Day Event is on Sat, June 2nd. WE always need crew leaders for this big event, this class will give you the skills to lead a crew.

  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 3.0 mi

Meet: Lord Hill Park Entrance 12921 150th st. SE Snohomish 98290

Park by th Barn

Time 9:00 am

Prerequisite: Best to have a couple of days of trail maintenance and have gone to a leadership seminar.    

The day will include: Hiking around 1-3 miles, kneeling, lifting, pushing, pulling, digging, chopping. Also standing and/or sitting on the ground for disscusions and breaks.

   GOAL OF THE DAY: To gain skills for leading trail maintenance crews in a safe manner. Learn how to meet the standards of the differnt types of trails. How to get to know your crew and where to fit them in on the trail.

   EXPECTATIONS OF LEADERS: To teach and/or instruct, in a safe manner, the basics of leading a crew on a trail maintenance work party.

   EXPECTATIONS OF PARTICIPANTS: Show up on time, be aware of saftey issues, have all the gear required, be prepared for what the day will include.

   A STEWARDSHIP WORK PARTY PURPOSE: Be safe, Have fun, Get some work done.

 

 

 

 

Badges

participants will earn:

Route/Place

Lord Hill Regional Park


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Day pack, Long sleeve work shirt, long pants, sturdy boots and gaiters, gardening type gloves and eye protection; Essentials as for any trip into the back country; Extra colths for the day and after the day; Lunch, snacks and drinks.

Provided: Helmets, tools and map.

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