2005 IMBA/BLM Tangible Accomplishments

Vernal, UT

September 29 - October 2

• Instructed 25 volunteers in sustainable trail design and construction
• Led 30 volunteers in trailwork totaling 120 volunteer hours
• Built 550 feet of trail
• Designed 550 feet of trail
• Assessed 18 miles of trail
• Maintained 50 feet of trail
• Visit featured in the Uintah Basin Standard Newpaper Oct. 4, 2005 on the front page and featured on the local radio

Moab, UT

October 6-10

• The Crew worked with BLM staff and Trail Mix to assess existing signage and develop a plan for new trail signage for Porcupine Rim Trail (second most popular trail in Moab)
• The Crew proposed a signage template that was discussed as an option for BLM trails in Moab

Grand Junction, CO

June 9-11

• Multi-user trails training sponsored by COHVCO, IMBA, VOC and the BLM for 75 attendeesl
• Taught a session on the elements of desert trail design and construction in the classroom and in the field

King Range, CA

April 4-15, September 22 - October 7

• IMBA Trail Solutions staff designed the 30+ mile paradise ridge trail system linking existing and underutilized BLM campgrounds
• IMBA Trail Solutions staff taught local volunteers sustainable trail construction techniques and worked with the California Conservation Corps to innitiate construction of the Trail System

St. George, UT

May 9-27

• Provided continued design and consultation services in the planning of the Little Creek Mountain Recreation Area