Professional TrailBuilders Association
As an organization, PTBA works to:
Promote quality and professionalism in the trail industry
Engage the next generation of trail professionals
Support the community of PTBA member companies
About PTBA
PTBA is the trade association for the trail industry representing companies who plan, design and build trails worldwide. PTBA represents private sector companies who employ ~2000 trailbuilders.
In 2023, PTBA Member Companies:
Worked 2.35 million hours on trails
Built 1,500 miles of trail
Designed 2,700 miles of trail
Built 120 bike parks
Provided 180 Trail Trainings
Produced 165 trail master plans
Built 21,000 feet of bridge
Photo: TrailScapes Pty Ltd
A Growing Trail Industry
PTBA Member Companies are on a growth trajectory. In the last 5 years, they have seen 400% growth in gross revenue and 112% growth in employees.
Even though PTBA is a subset of the trail industry, this data represents an increased investment in trails and a professionalization of our industry.
Data source: PTBA Member Company annual surveys
Early bird registration through 12/1/24!
Join PTBA and American Trails for 3 days of trail education, networking with 700+ trail professionals from all sectors, a dynamic Exhibit Hall, and hands-on learning! Every other year, PTBA partners with American Trails to co-host the International Trails Summit, bringing together a broad subset of the trails industry.
PTBA Conference || Oceania Edition
Join PTBA for the Oceania edition of the PTBA Sustainable Trails Conference in December 2025! We are headed to Derby, Tasmania for 3 days of education, connection, and exploration of this amazing town and trails.
We are excited to start planning in partnership with our local partners and regional PTBA members!
More info to come! Registration will be limited to 200 people and will open in 2025.
PTBA Webinar Series
Each year, PTBA partners with American Trails on a webinar series focused on technical trail topics.
We are excited to announce this year's line-up:
Updated Trail Competencies
PTBA has been a leading partner in the Trail Skills Project since its inception and are excited to announce the release an updated Trail Competency Framework with new competencies and defined skills (entry, full, expert) associated with each competency.
Competencies are a key strategy as PTBA works to professionalize our industry, define career pathways, inform and align trail education programs, and ultimately build our workforce.
APPLY TO BE A PTBA MEMBER COMPANY
Upcoming Deadline:
1/17/2025
PTBA is a trade association for the trail industry representing private-sector companies.
All member company applicants submit an online portfolio that is reviewed and vetted by the PTBA membership at large. The portfolio includes project experience and documentation, letters of reference, and sponsorship from a current PTBA member company.