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October 2023 WI Trail Building training application form
North Country Trail Association (NCTA) Heritage Chapter leaders, NCTA Staff, and professional trail builder Tim Malzhan of Trail Eyes LLC heartily invite you to attend a hands-on training event and help build a new section of the North Country Trail Saturday and Sunday, October 7th and 8th, near Gurney, WI.  Here is the schedule:

Saturday, October 7th:
*7:30am: continental breakfast

* 8am: Meet at the Gurney Community Center for an overview of the training, and an interactive introduction to sustainable trail building and maintenance techniques.

*12pm: lunch (provided)
* 1pm: Indoor training / guided hike to look at and talk about trail sustainability (Wren Falls destination for the hike)
* 6:30pm: FREE dinner, socializing, and beverages at the Gurney Community Center.

Sunday, October 8th: 

*7:30am: Meet at the Gurney Community Center for morning refreshments. breakfast

* 8am: Carpool to the worksite.

* 11:30am: Lunch (provided)

* 12:30pm: Share reflections and lessons learned / survey

* 1:15pm: Carpool back to the Gurney Community Center.

            * 2pm - conclusion of the training

Note: We have a revised schedule if the weather doesn't cooperate and allow trailwork on Saturday. 

Where?

The meeting location for both days is the Gurney Community Center, located at Sorrels Road in Gurney, WI - https://goo.gl/maps/qYjskjnQSn7A4MeRA.  Free lodging and camping is available nearby at Potato River Falls County Park or at Copper Falls State Park.  More details will be in the confirmation email sent out a few weeks before the training.

What to Bring?

A daypack, pen and notetaking materials, work gloves, rain gear, 3 quarts of water, handkerchief, hardhat (if you have one), and any personal needs. Wear sturdy footwear (no tennis shoes!).

All tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided.

There is no fee to attend but you must return this Completed Application to register.  If you have any questions please contact Matthew Davis at (701) 388-1883 mdavis@northcountrytrail.org
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Teaching trail building tools & techniques on the North Country National Scenic Trail
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Have you ever volunteered maintaining or building trail before?
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In case of Emergency, please provide the name and cell phone number of who should be contacted:

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Thank you for your interest in the training and for signing up!  We will send out a confirmation email with more detailed instructions soon.
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