Two-Day Post-Conference Workshop
Friday 4/1 + Saturday, 4/2
Cost: $680
SCHEDULE
Friday, April 1
8 am - 12 pm
Field review of ongoing Rock Solid projects to see different styles of rock work. Expect to see sections of rock armoring, retaining walls, rock features and natural rock tech (travel by bike and/or shuttle if needed)
12 - 1 pm: Lunch (included)
1pm-4pm: Field Construction. Working with machines and tools to create different styles of rock work.
Saturday, April 2
8am-4pm- Field Construction. Lunch Provided. Working with machines and tools to create different styles of Rock Work continuation.
This is a hands-on workshop. Participants must bring eye protection, ear protection, hard hats and gloves....and bikes! This session will have a 3 to 1 instructor ratio so class is limited to 15 participants. We'll have multiple machines and all sorts of tools for people to demo.
Instructors: Aaron Rogers, Kyle McGurk, Blu Tenbrink, Joe Dykstra and one more senior Rock Solid Contracting team member.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
Learn techniques for building durable and engaging rock features and armored trail using mechanized tools. This hands-on workshop has a very low student to instructor ratio to facilitate adequate equipment time and provide focused skills development.
The course will have students using excavators, crawlers, and hand tools to craft rock features. Instructors from Rock Solid Trail Contracting with decades of experience crafting great rocky riding trails will lead the course. The workshop will occur on active job sites so participants can see extensive examples of constructed rock features and educators can use actual features to explain the logistical challenges behind importing and managing rock materials on a trail project.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Improved understanding of how to place and manipulate rock material.
2. Demonstration of rock transport and management.
3. Functional understanding of how to install rock features for riding.