The IMBA Canada Trail Building School is a full day introduction to trail building. Participants will learn basic construction techniques relevant for their local terrain and riding culture in the classroom, followed by practical field experience in the afternoon. Course content is relevant to both experienced and first time builders alike.

9:00am - noon: In Classroom

1:00pm - 5:00pm: In the field

Content Included:

• Trail Sustainability

  • Managerial, Environmental, and Social Sustainability

  • Essential Elements of Sustainable Trails

• Trail Assessment + Trail Design

  • Users and User Dynamics

  • Terrain integration

• Trail Construction

  • Turns, Grade Reversals

  • Benchcut + Raised Tread

  • Armouring

  • Drainage

• Trail Maintenance

While this workshop is free to PORCA members, we suggest a $5 donation at checkout to go towards trail maintenance initiatives. You must be a PORCA member to attend.

Please bring appropriate clothing, footwear, lunch and water. If you have trail building tools feel free to bring them. We will have some tools to lend out.