Member Companies

Photo: Allegra Trails

About PTBA
Member Companies

PTBA Member Companies demonstrate a commitment to quality and professionalism through their company’s acceptance and continued membership.

PTBA Member Companies:

  • Have been professionally vetted through a rigorous review process prior to acceptance

  • Have speciality skillsets unique to the trail industry since the majority of their work is in trails

  • Have a lot of experience - 20 years working in trails is the average

  • Have a global impact with trail projects spanning the world

  • Value continued growth and learning - the number one reason companies join is to be a part of a network of trail professionals and to learn from each other

  • Stay up to date on best practices through connection with each other and access to PTBA member only resources

  • Join to add their voice and support the PTBA’s work to advance the trail industry

Vetted Membership

Each PTBA member company has been rigorously reviewed and vetted by their peers prior to being offered membership. The application process includes a portfolio submission and in-depth review that evaluates:

  • Quality trail product documented by project photos and details

  • Professionalism as documented by letters of reference from clients and partners

  • Sponsorship by a current PTBA member company who has worked with the applying company and can attest to the quality of their trail product and professionalism

  • The review is a multi-stage, multi-month process that concludes with an all member vote

Photo Credit: Progressive Trail Design

Photo Credit: Progressive Trail Design

Professional Skill Sets

PTBA Member Companies work on trails full-time and have built diverse and specialty skill sets including:

  • Trail Construction (hand and mechanized)

  • Trail Design

  • Field Layout + Flagging

  • Trail Master Planning

  • Bridges and Boardwalks

  • Rockwork + Rigging

  • Technical Training + Education

  • Trail Restoration + Reclamation

  • Specialty Trail features

Photo credit: FlowRide Concepts

Photo Credit: FlowRide Concepts

Working with Professionals

  • Specialized skill sets

  • Trained workforce

  • Defined Scope and deliverables

  • Shorter timeline for final product

  • Less oversight needed

  • Motivation for project completion

  • Many professionals bring decades of experience to each project

Photo Credit:  Lead Contractor: Tahawus Trails, LLC Project Partner: Town 4 Trail Services, LLC

Photo Credit:  Lead Contractor: Tahawus Trails, LLC
Project Partner: Town 4 Trail Services, LLC

2023 PTBA Member
Company Impact

  • 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 PTD LTD

In 2023, PTBA Member Companies developed trails worldwide.

46 US states

6 Canadian provinces

6 Australian states

8 European countries

5 Asian countries

3 Caribbean countries

3 Central and South American countries

Code of Ethics and Business Practice

The PTBA Membership adopted a Code of Ethics and Business Practices in 2016 to govern the professional conduct of members. Compliance with these codes demonstrates our respect for the land and our commitment to the overall management of our natural ecosystems, and ensures just and honorable professional and human relationships, mutual confidence and respect, and competent service.

If you have any questions or concerns about a member company, please contact us for information on how to submit a formal complaint.