Just a little off topic but I just got this email today. I don't know why I got it but here are the details. Anyone who wants the full document (566k), just email me at himem_sys@hotmail.com and I will send it. The document says this is the last day to register but I was told there are openings left. I think this is a good sign for PA riders. Well.... at least I think it shows that they are trying to improve the quality of the trails we ride on. It says this course is for designers and maintenance people. I think if you call you should still be able to get in.

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Design
&
Maintenance of
Motorized Trails

A practical workshop focusing on the proper design and maintenance of motorized trails. The majority of the workshop will be spent on motorized trails in the Allegheny National Forest.


October 29th-31st, 2001
Allegheny National Forest & Holiday Inn
Warren, PA


Presented by the
Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society
1315 West College Avenue, Suite 200
State College, Pennsylvania 16801-2776
T:814-234-4272 F:814-234-5276
email prps@vicon.net
www.prps.org
In cooperation with the Allegheny National
Content
This course will focus on the design and proper maintenance of motorized trails balancing the interests of ATV riders and the need to properly protect the resource. Participants will spend 1 ˝ days actually on the Rocky Gap ATV Trail in small groups traveling by ATVs. A combination of classroom and hands on learning will provide participants with practical learning experience.

For attendees who are not already certified ATV riders, the three-day workshop will begin with an optional ˝ day safety-training course to become certified for ATV riding.

For all participants who are certified, Day two will begin with a morning of classroom instruction covering the latest administrative ATV issues: funding, partnerships, ATV law revisions, user conflicts, trail management, and more…

In the afternoon of day two and all day on day three, participants will continue with their training at the Rocky Gap Trail Head at the Allegheny National Forest. Participants will ride to specific sites on the trail to analyze and evaluate environmental concerns (such as soil erosion), trail design issues and problems, signage, risk management, maintenance standards and concerns, different types of riding experiences, and much more.

Registration
Space is limited to 45 attendees. The PRPS member fee for this course is $100 and $125 for non-members (optional safety training has an additional cost of $130). Tuition includes instruction, handouts, lunch, and breaks. The registration deadline is October 19, 2001. All registrations will be confirmed.




Schedule
Day One -(Optional for those taking the ATV rider safety training. Choose either the a.m. or p.m. training session) Meet at the Allegheny National Forest, Rocky Gap Trail Head
7:30 A.M. Registration & Coffee
8:00 A.M. Rider Safety Training
(Lunch not provided)
12:30 P.M. Registration & Coffee
1:00 P.M. Rider Safety Training
(Dinner on your own)

Day Two-A.M. Holiday Inn, Warren PA. P.M. Rocky Gap Trail Head
8:30 A.M. Registration-Coffee & Danish (Holiday Inn)
9:00 A.M. Morning Session
12:00 P.M. Lunch at Holiday Inn 1:00 P.M. Travel to Rocky Gap ATV Trail
1:30 P.M. On-Trail Training
(Dinner on your own)

Day Three- Allegheny National Forest, Rocky Gap Trail Head
8:30 A.M. Registration-Coffee & Danish
9:00 A.M. Morning Session
12:00 P.M. Lunch at Trail
1:00 P.M. Afternoon Session
(End of workshop)
Participants are encouraged to bring their own ATV’s. A limited number of ATVs will be available to rent.

Instructors
Tim Braun, PA State Partner, National Off Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC), ATV Safety Instructor, ASI Certified.
Matt Beaver, Forest Program Specialist, DCNR-Bureau of Forestry.
Vanyla Tierney, Environmental Planning Supervisor, PA DCNR.

Who Should Attend
♦Park & natural resource
managers
♦trail designers
♦maintenance personal
♦park & recreation directors



CEUs
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be earned during the workshop. You must attend the entire workshop to receive credit for 1.2 CEUs.

Lodging
Overnight lodging will be available at the Holiday Inn, Warren PA. To receive the special room rate of $67, plus tax, just mention you are joining the Pennsylvania Recreation and Parks Society’s Design and Maintenance of Motorized Trails Workshop. To make reservations phone 1-800-446-6814.
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There is more to the document, just email me if you want the whole thing