Central Oregon – Trail Skill Classes

Crew Leader: Multiple

Max Size of Crew: 100

Hike Distance: Varies by class

Elevation Gain: Varies by class

Hike Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Work Difficulty: Easy

Work Type: Multiple classes

Project Information:

Allingham training is put on by PCTA, Forest Service, and multiple other groups include Deschutes Trail Coalition and TrailKeepers of Oregon. More information and sign up at:

https://www.pcta.org/volunteer/trail-skills-college/allingham/

Camping is available Wednesday through Sunday.

Hiking information:

Most classes will be in the forest and will vary by type of class. Expect to be in the field but learning rather than extensive hiking

COVID-19 Information:

Covid protocols are set by the host organization, PCTA. See information on the link above for details.

What to bring:

• Lunch – if camping bring your own food, no meals are provided
• Plenty of water
• Snacks
• Gloves if you have them (loaner gloves available)

What to wear:

• Boots (Please wear something sturdy that will protect your toes from sharp tools. Tennis shoes are not recommended and may not be allowed.)
• Work gloves (loaner gloves available)
• Long sleeved shirts and pants.
• Rain gear, insulating layers, sun protection, etc. as appropriate for the weather
• PCTA will supply hard hats and safety glasses

Directions:

Directions on the PCTA site, link above.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: TKO recognizes that the trails we work on travel through the traditional lands of many Indigenous tribes. In every corner of what we now call Oregon, these people were forced to cede their land, their home, to the US government at various times from 1853 – 1871. We are privileged to be here today and we express gratitude to these tribes and their descendants for being the original and continuing stewards of these spaces.

EQUITY & INCLUSION: TKO seeks to make Oregon’s trails a place where people can go to connect with nature & one another. Not everyone feels safe or welcome in the outdoors due to issues that include racism, bias, and hate. We commit to being part of the solution to this problem and to enact change. Conduct, speech, or expressions that target any individual or group will not be tolerated by TKO, regardless of whether they are based on age, citizenship, disability, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, geographic origin, language, marital status, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status.

PERSONAL SAFETY: Your physical and emotional safety is our number one priority. If a person’s actions or comments make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, you may: interrupt directly, tell a crew leader, and/or inform TKO staff via the post-event survey.

Sign up at:

https://www.pcta.org/volunteer/trail-skills-college/allingham/