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Oregon Trail Skills Training DirectorySkills Aquired
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Training nameOrganizationSummary of workPrimary region(s) in Oregon where you/your organization operates:Training availabilityLead ContactLead Contact EmailLead Contact Phone Instructor CredentialsTraining course descriptionCurriculum link / Course websiteAcquired learning outcomesIs the training applicable to a specific trail typeInstructor Travel Ability?Program Administration and LeadershipProject Crew and ManagementProject Planning and DesignProject PreparationTrail MaintenanceTrail ConstructionAdditional training skillsCost FactorsTraining CapacityRequired prerequisitesTraining AttendanceTraining LengthWill participants receive any certifications or learning credits upon successful completion of training?Successful completion of training will result in the the following certifications or learning credits:Training equipmentEquipment participants must provide, includes:Any additional information about your course you would like to share with others?
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Backcountry CPR and First Aid for Trail CrewsOregon Trails CoalitionThe OTC is dedicated to supporting, promoting, and advocating for the preservation, development and stewardship of a statewide network of sustainable, world class trails. The Oregon Trails Coalition strives to ensure that Oregon's trails benefit all of our residents and visitors, and inspire and respect for Oregon's natural and cultural resources.StatewideSpring, Fall, WinterJoAnna Campbelljoanna@oregontrailscoalition.orgInstructors are certified through the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI)This training is offered for trail staff and volunteers serving as crew leaders and/or pursuing Sawyer certification for trail work conducted on public lands, designed to meet the needs of volunteers and agency personnel that work in the outdoors. This is an introductory course that introduces and develops core skills to help injured or sick people in backcountry situations. It differs from standard workplace first aid and CPR in that it addresses the unique situations and environments that volunteer trail workers, forest recreation stand, foresters and wildland firefighters might encounter. This course uses American Health and Safety Institutes (AHSI) Medic First Aid curriculum and includes CPR and AED training and certification.https://www.oregontrailscoalition.org/first-aid-cpr-trainingCPR and AED training and certification, in a backcountry settingNot limited to specific types of trailsYesCPR, First AidCPR, First Aid, Job site safety, gear & equipmentNo project planning and design skills apply to my training.No project preparation skills apply to my training.No trail maintenance skills apply to my training.No trail construction skills apply to my training.No$160/person. If you're a volunteer doing trail work on public lands, you're invited to register at a discounted rate, with a "pay what you can" option, to ensure we can train as many volunteers as possible with support of the USFS and BLM.7-14No prerequisites requiredHybrid attendance - part online / part in-person4 - 8 hoursYesParticipants will receive ASHI Medic First Aid with CPR and AED cards valid for two years upon the successful completion of skills verificationNo special equipment required to complete this trainingThis first aid and CPR with a wilderness focus course is offered through Clackamas Community College, and has two required parts:
1. An online, self-paced learning module (4-6 hours) to be completed in advance of the onsite skills assessment.
2. An in-person skills verification (approx. 6 hours)
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Trail Skills CollegePacific Crest Trail AssociationVolunteer Training CoordinatorCentral, Gorge/Hood, Southern, Along the Pacific Crest TrailSpring, SummerLandon Welshtraining@pcta.org7088223143Trail Skills Colleges typically bring together 50-100 people, including volunteers, staff and partners. We teach the fundamental skills of trail design and maintenance. Classes are free and open to new and experienced volunteers as well as outdoor professionals. We offer 3-4 of these events in Oregon each year. https://www.pcta.org/volunteer/trail-skills-college/Trail maintenance and construction skills specific to the Pacific Crest Trail. Opportunities for volunteers new to trail work to get involved and learn the basics, as well as returning volunteers eager to increase their knowledge and skills. Equestrian Trails, Hiking TrailsMaybeLeadership, CPR, First Aid, Sawyer TrainingLeadership, CPR, First Aid, Sawyer Training, Certification, Chainsaw and/or Crosscut TrainingSustainable Trail Design, Trail Signage, Wayfinding, Trail, Trailheads, CampgroundsLeave No Trace, Sustainable PrinciplesTread and Trail Maintenance, Tool Care, Inventory & Trail Assessment, Drainage, Water Management, Maintenance SpecificationsTrail Building, Trail Clearing, Water Crossing Features, Wood Structure Building, Trail Construction, Drainage, Water Features, Trail Decommission, Wildlife Restoration, StoneworkNoFree50-100No; saw certification requires current First Aid/CPRIn person2 daysNoSaw Certification, for those events. All necessary equipment to successfully complete this training will be provided
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Crosscut saw training; Chainsaw saw trainingCascade VolunteersChainsaw and crosscut training classesWillamette Valley, central CascadesSpringBeth Daytonbethdayton@comcast.net5033838474Saw program Coordinator; C-sawyer for crosscut and chainsaw buckingTwo day class, one classroom and one in the field. Students can receive USFS saw certification card.USFS saw certification at A or B level, bucking onlyNot limited to specific types of trailsMaybeSawyer TrainingSawyer Training, Certification, Chainsaw and/or Crosscut Training, Job site safety, gear & equipmentNo project planning and design skills apply to my training.No project preparation skills apply to my training.Log removalTrail ClearingNoCurrently no cost, but this may change in the future15-20Yes. First aid and CPR card.In person2 daysYesUSFS saw cardParticipants will need to provide their own equipmentPPE (helmet, gloves, eye protection, hearing protection, sturdy boots; saw chaps for chainsaw only. For chainsaw class, provide a gas powered saw in good running condition. Crosscut saws will be provided.Participants must be over age 16 for crosscut and over 18 for chainsaw.
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DEIB in the outdoorsMistaRuddy LLCConsultation and Facilitation - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and BelongingStatewideTraining is available at any time of the year upon request.Matthew Ruddymistaruddy@gmail.com917-494-3939Resume available upon request - 10+ years of experience in DEIB workCourse variety is available from intro to DEIB to advanced facilitation and mediation.https://mistaruddy.com/Greater capacity for tangible and sustainable outcomes in organizational growth in DEIB.Not limited to specific types of trailsYesLeadership, Education and Public Outreach, PartnershipsLeadership, Trail Ambassador ProgramAccessibility, ADA AssessmentJustice, Equity, Diversity and InclusionNo trail maintenance skills apply to my training.No trail construction skills apply to my training.NoHourly rate and/or overall project/training rate available upon request.20-25Pre-workshop survey to assess organizational readiness.Hybrid attendance - part online / part in-person1 - 4 hoursMaybeProfessional Development credits can be earnedNo special equipment required to complete this training
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"Developing Thinking Sawyers" - USFS Chainsaw and Crosscut Saw training, certification, and recertification.Trailkeepers of OregonTrailkeepers of Oregon (TKO) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to protect and enhance the Oregon hiking experience through stewardship, advocacy, outreach and education.StatewideTraining is available at any time of the year upon request.Vito Perronevito.perrone@trailkeepersoforegon.org503-941-6218TKO Saw Program Coordinator; C EvaluatorTwo and Three day classes covering the USFS "Developing Thinking Sawyers" curriculum and performing field evaluations. https://trailkeepersoforegon.org/saw-school/USFS saw training and certifications in Chainsaw and Crosscut. Students could receive an A, B, or C certification in bucking or felling. Not limited to specific types of trailsYesLeadership, Sawyer TrainingLeadership, Sawyer Training, Certification, Chainsaw and/or Crosscut Training, Job site safety, gear & equipmentNo project planning and design skills apply to my training.No project preparation skills apply to my training.Tool Care, Clearing Logs from trail (logout)Trail corridor clearing brush and logs.NoThere is a professional rate of $375 for agency staff outside of USFS who are required to take this training. The optional ticket price for volunteers is $150. For those with the means to pay the volunteer ticket price, you'll be paying forward other volunteers access to training sessions such as these. There are a limited amount of FREE volunteer scholarship ticket available for each training. Group rates are also available. 6-24Yes! A First Aid and CPR certification are required before attending a saw certification course.In person2 - 3 daysYesUSFS Nationally recognized Saw Certification Card.Participants will need to provide their own equipmentTKO will provide much of the required PPE but we recommend bringing your own. PPE (helmet, gloves, eye protection, hearing protection (chainsaw), sturdy boots; chainsaw chaps (for chainsaw only). For chainsaw class, you are encouraged to bring your personal gas powered saw in good running condition. Crosscut saws and a few chainsaws will be provided.Participants must be 16 or older for crosscut and 18 or older for chainsaw.
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Guidelines for Providing Trail Information to People with Disabilities as applied to trail websites, printed materials and trail sitesAccess for All, LLC Access for All, LLC (A4A) provides trainings based on the work of Access Recreation (AR), an ad hoc committee of federal, state and city park agency representatives that developed guidelines for minimum information about hiking trails and outdoor facilities, that would benefit hikers with disabilities, and which can be applied to agency websites, printed materials and at trail sites. A4A conducts virtual and onsite trainings on the Guideline principles to trail agencies. StatewideTraining is provided at any time of year, but weather may factor in. Georgena Moran georgena@accessrecreation.org 503-887-7453 Accessibility Specialist, Universal Trail Assessment Process certifiedThe trainings are useful for trail staff and volunteers, including trail managers, designers and maintenance staff, receptionists and website designers. These trainings are based on the Guidelines for Providing Trail Information to People with Disabilities. This online document outlines what basic information on websites is important for people of all abilities to know about in order to choose which trail or park meets their desired experience and needs, regardless of its level of accessibility. The trainings also demonstrate how the Access Recreation (AR) Guideline principles can be applied by looking at the AR AccessTrails project, which profiles 36 parks and trails in the Portland-Vancouver Region. https://a4allc.orgTrail staff responsible for website, park site and all information sharing to the public will understand what is important for people of all abilities to know to find a trail that meets their desired experience and level of accessibility. Hiking Trails, Non motorized Trails, Paved, Multi-use, Greenbelt Trails, Interpretive Trails, National Historic Trails, Water Trails, Urban and backcountry trails MaybeGPS, Radio, Communications, Tourism, Visitor Use, and Management, Education and Public OutreachVisitor Use and Management, Trail Ambassador ProgramAccessibility, ADA Assessment, Data, GIS, Mapping, Sustainable Trail Design, Non-Motorized, Multi-use Trail Design, Trail Signage, Wayfinding, Trails in Transportation, Water Trail Accessibility, Trail, Trailheads, CampgroundsStakeholder and Community Outreach, Data, GIS, Mapping, Justice, Equity, Diversity and InclusionTread and Trail Maintenance, Inventory & Trail Assessment, Maintenance SpecificationsTrail ConstructionSkills for improving trail website, trail site and printed material information Trainings consist of two-parts. The first is a two-hour virtual training costing $300 for groups of 10-50 participants. Quickly followed by a three-hour onsite training by same attendees, limited to 8-10 people per training, at a cost of $300 plus travel time over one hour both ways, and lodging expenses, if necessary (for one person from SW Portland).Virtual training 10-50 / Onsite training 8-10Optional video viewing as preparation. Hybrid attendance - part online / part in-person2 hours for virtual and 3 hours for onsite trainings on two separate days, within two weeks of each otherNoAll necessary equipment to successfully complete this training will be providedThese trainings contain cutting-edge information that is being utilized nationwide to benefit people of all abilities in finding trails of choice, regardless if they are considered accessible.
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Trail Planning, Design, Construction, and MaintenanceC2 Recreation Consulting NW, LLCPlanning, design, construction, and maintenance of natural-surface trailsStatewideTraining is available at any time of the year upon request.Chris Bernhardtcjb@c2recreation.com503-913-9623All aspects of trail development, from feasibility studies through construction management.General or specific understanding of all phases of trail development.Not limited to specific types of trailsYesProject Budgeting, Tourism, Visitor Use, and Management, PartnershipsVisitor Use and ManagementAccessibility, ADA Assessment, Data, GIS, Mapping, Sustainable Trail Design, Non-Motorized, Multi-use Trail Design, Trail Signage, Wayfinding, Land Protection, Trails in Transportation, Trail, Trailheads, CampgroundsLand Protection, Leave No Trace, Sustainable Principles, Climate Change, Impact, Land Use & Alignment, Stakeholder and Community Outreach, Data, GIS, Mapping, Justice, Equity, Diversity and InclusionTread and Trail Maintenance, Drainage, Water Management, Maintenance Specifications, Resource ManagementTrail Building, Trail Clearing, Water Crossing Features, Wood Structure Building, Trail Construction, Drainage, Water Features, Trail Decommission, Wildlife Restoration, StoneworkNoCosts vary based on topic, travel, and number of attendeesClassroom/remote/hybrid capacity is unlimited; field trainings maximum = 8 personsNo.Hybrid attendance - part online / part in-personVaries based on request of client.NoParticipants will need to provide their own equipmentAny classroom or field equipment such as clinos, hand tools, mechanized equipment
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Crosscut and chainsaw trainingCascade VolunteersTrail maintenance and wilderness educationCascade range, Willamette National ForestSpringBeth Daytonbethdayton@comcast.net5033838474Saw Program CoordinatorTwo-day class leading to opportunity to receive USFS saw certificationSafe operation of crosscut and chainsaw for trail clearing; USFS saw cardNot limited to specific types of trailsMaybeSawyer TrainingSawyer Training, Certification, Chainsaw and/or Crosscut Training, Job site safety, gear & equipmentNo project planning and design skills apply to my training.No project preparation skills apply to my training.Tread and Trail Maintenance, Tool Care, Maintenance SpecificationsTrail ClearingNoCurrently no cost; this may change in the future12-15First aid and CPRIn person2 daysYesUSFS saw card, if evaluation is successfulParticipants will need to provide their own equipmentPPE: Boots, gloves, eye protection. Chainsaw and chaps for chainsaw class. Helmets and crosscut saws can be provided.Minimum age for chainsaw is 18; for crosscut 16.
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Trailkeepers University Tread SchoolTrailkeepers of OregonHands on training for typical trail maintenance. Brushing the corridor to spec, maintaining proper outslope, and ensuring water has a clear path off the trail surface. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!StatewideSpring, SummerLindsay McIntosh-Tollelindsay.mcintosh@trailkeepersoforegon.org5038690850Two day, hands on training for typical trail maintenance. Brushing the corridor to spec, maintaining proper outslope, and ensuring water has a clear path off the trail surface. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!Understanding of core trail maintenance concepts and terminology, with hands on skills practice. Hiking Trails, Not limited to specific types of trailsMaybeNo program administration and leadership skills apply to my training.Leadership, Job site safety, gear & equipmentSustainable Trail DesignLeave No Trace, Sustainable Principles, Land Use & AlignmentTread and Trail Maintenance, Inventory & Trail Assessment, Maintenance SpecificationsTrail Building, Trail Clearing, Trail ConstructionNo2024 Costs TBD. Scholarship opportunities available. 80NoIn person2 daysMaybeAll necessary equipment to successfully complete this training will be provided
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Trailkeepers University - Scout SchoolTrailkeepers of OregonTrailkeepers of Oregon’s (TKO) mission is to protect and enhance the Oregon hiking experience through trail stewardship, advocacy, outreach and education. StatewideTraining is available at any time of the year upon request.Lindsay McIntosh-Tollelindsay.m.mcintosh@gmail.com503-869-0850Join TKO's expert leaders to identify and document trail maintenance needs through in-the-field practice on regional hiking trails. Participants will learn to identify, evaluate, and document needed maintenance on hiking trails. Hiking Trails, Not limited to specific types of trailsMaybeNo program administration and leadership skills apply to my training.Leadership, Job site safety, gear & equipmentAccessibility, ADA Assessment, Sustainable Trail DesignData, GIS, MappingTread and Trail Maintenance, Inventory & Trail Assessment, Drainage, Water ManagementTrail Building, Trail Clearing, Trail Construction, Drainage, Water FeaturesNo2024 Costs TBD. Scholarships available. 10NoIn person4 - 8 hoursMaybeAll necessary equipment to successfully complete this training will be provided
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Trail Ambassadors TrainingTrailkeepers of OregonTrailkeepers of Oregon’s (TKO) mission is to protect and enhance the Oregon hiking experience through trail stewardship, advocacy, outreach and education. StatewideTraining is available at any time of the year upon request.Lindsay McIntosh-Tolllindsay.mcintosh@trailkeepersoforegon.org503-869-0850Trailhead Ambassadors are friendly folks excited to engage with trail users just heading out on their adventures. These volunteers set up a table at some of the most popular trails in the Columbia River Gorge, on Mount Hood, and along the Coast to help and educate visitors on topics like Leave No Trace, wayfinding on the trail, safety, and more!https://trailkeepersoforegon.org/trailambassadors/trailambassadortraining/Volunteers who complete this training will be ready to volunteer as TKO Trail Ambassadors at trailheads across the state. Hiking TrailsMaybeNo program administration and leadership skills apply to my training.Trail Ambassador ProgramNo project planning and design skills apply to my training.No project preparation skills apply to my training.No trail maintenance skills apply to my training.No trail construction skills apply to my training.NoFree!Unlimited (Online Training)NoVirtual attendance1 - 4 hoursNoNo special equipment required to complete this training
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Crosscut or Chainsaw TrainingWallowa Mountains Hells Canyon Trails AssociationWe are a volunteer group of hikers, horse packers,
mountain bikers, aviators and other outdoor
enthusiasts dedicated to improving recreation trails
and historic sites in Hells Canyon and the Wallowa
Mountains, and to making them more accessible for all.		Northeastern OregonSpring, FallMike Hansenadmin@wmhcta.org541-398-8225C-Bucking for Crosscut and ChainsawWe use the USFS Developing the Thinking Sawyer curriculum to instruct new and recertifying sawyers the safe use of these tools. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uZ3To4CViUZwc0XB6TvSzWLsKjVpzlNE?usp=sharingUpon completion of the training students will be able to assess a downed tree and determine a safe way to remove the portion that blocks a trail. They will also know how to safely use, transport, and maintain the saws and other tools needed to clear trails, how to communicate with co-workers and the public to maintain safety for all on the trail. Not limited to specific types of trailsMaybeNo program administration and leadership skills apply to my training.Sawyer Training, Certification, Chainsaw and/or Crosscut TrainingNo project planning and design skills apply to my training.No project preparation skills apply to my training.No trail maintenance skills apply to my training.Trail ClearingNoOur training focus is to assist our regional partner groups by allowing their members to join our members for no cost. It would only cost them their own travel expenses. We maintain a ratio of 2-3 students per instructor and we add instructors as needed. Maximum number is 15. Current First Aid CertificateIn person20 hours over 2.5 daysYesA or B level bucking certificate, C level possibleEquipment needed may/will be available for rent or loan
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