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Appalachian Trail Conservancy

Weekend Trail Skills Workshop

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A Hunter or Trapper catches and kills mammals, birds or reptiles mainly for meat, skin, feathers and other products for sale or delivery on a regular basis to wholesale buyers, marketing organizations or at markets.

$37,842 / year median in Georgia

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Whether you're new to trail work or you're an experienced maintainer, all are invited to register for the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club's (GATC) Trail Skills Workshop Friday, Oct. 9 - Sunday, Oct. 11 at Vogel State Park in Blairsville, GA. This is a great opportunity for anyone to learn or update their trail maintaining skills and network with friends. The Trail Skills Workshop is a training event focused on teaching the most current trail construction and maintenance methods applicable for Eastern landscapes. These classes are for new and experienced trail workers. Skilled instructors are provided from the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club, the United States Forest Service and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. The courses are offered so participants can attend different classes each day or dig in on one track for in depth knowledge. The schedule is subject to change due to minimums and other acts of nature.
Instruction will be offered on:
Essential Trail Maintenance Drainage Design and Drain Dips Log Structures Chain Sawyering Orienteering & Navigational Skills Invasive/Native Plants Sustainable Camping The $50.00 fee ($40.00 for GATC members) includes: all courses, a T-shirt, 2 nights camping and the Saturday night pig roast. Plan to bring all food and supplies for your time at the Workshop. You can prepare meals at your campsite. Be sure to store food in proper containers. Attendees are asked to chip in with chores around the BBQ dinner, hosted on Saturday night by GATC. Hard hats and tools will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own personal protection equipment. Please bring water bottles or a hydration pack. Work gloves, long pants and sturdy boots are required for trail work. Light weight low top hiking shoes are not acceptable for work. Long sleeve shirts are also recommended for trail work. Learn more about the workshop here. For more information, email tsw@georgia-atclub.org.
Two-step registration required:
Click "Sign Up" below and fill out the short form. You will then be redirected to the GATC's Trail Skills Workshop site. Complete your registration here.