KyMBAAdmin posted on November 04, 2008 12:59
Trailbuilding and Maintenance
Freeriding Trailbuilding Resources
-- The primary building-blocks of technical trails.
-- Consider durability, predictability, maintenance and aesthetics.
-- Basic advice for building high-quality wooden structures.
-- Helpful ideas for making them fun, durable, and managing risk.
-- Instructions for building a drop-off.
-- Advice for log-rides and similar technical trail features.
-- Using rocks to add technical challenge.
-- Using rock to build trails in challenging situations.
-- How to build grade revesals, gravity drops and more.
-- Surfing the contour for the ultimate natrual roller coaster.
-- How to satisfy all levels of riders.
Essential Trailbuilding Tips
-- Trail Solutions is IMBA's premier trailbuilding resource. This 272-page book combines cutting-edge trailbuilding techniques with proven fundamentals in a colorful, easy-to-read format.
-- A perfect companion to Trail Solutions this resource focuses on the 'why' of trails more than the 'how.' By Troy Scott Parker.
-- A classic book that focuses on traditional trailbuilding skills, 2nd edition. By Bob Birkby, The Student Conservation Association.
-- The IMBA Trail Difficulty Rating System is a basic method used to categorize the relative technical difficulty of recreation trails.
-- Mark Schmidt and Lora Woolner, Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew
-- Master builders offer key insights on trail design.
-- Archaeological sites and sensitive ecosystems deserve high standards of care.
-- This article discusses how, what, where, when and why to put your trail projects out to bid.
-- Jan and Mike Riter, Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew
-- Five tips for deciding if machines are right for your site.
-- Tips from Dutch, Canadian and U.S. experts.
-- Joey Klein, Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew
-- Jan and Mike Riter, Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew
-- Engineered by Jon Waldo, P. E. Jonesborough, TN
-- Joey Klein, Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew
-- Jan and Mike Riter, Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew
-- Eight tips for reclaiming old trails and returning them to a natural condition.
Trailbuilding Hardware
-- A growing list of tools and suppliers
Working with People
-- By Bill Harris and IMBA Listserve Participants
-- The Mid Atlantic Off Road Enthusiasts' excellent guide to organizing trailwork events and being a year-round trail liaison
-- Ric Balfour and Holly Hill, Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew
-- Ric Balfour and Holly Hill, Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew
Miscellaneous Trail Tips
-- Gary Sprung