Photo by Carl Bohacek
Why should you scout?
Scouting trails is a powerful activity that helps make an impact on trails you care about. We want to hear from you, about the trails you love and the uplift they need.
TKO Scout School is a series of foundational and technical training activities. From being an informed hiker with the “Trails Eyes” necessary to report problems in an effective way, to advanced expertise in trails inventory and project proposals. We want to get you excited for the volunteer events to come. Go for your next hike with new tools and new eyes that see a world of possibilities.
Trail Eyes Lab
Start with these guides and tools. The “Trail Eyes” video will teach you what to look for, and the GAIA/Trail Eyes Sheet video will teach you how to record and report what you find. Print your Trail Eyes Sheet and hit the dirt!
Get Schooled, Dig in
Do you wonder how we’ll fix all these trail challenges? Watch these short videos to prepare you for a TKO volunteer experience:
- Battle the Brush
- Mind the Mud
- Log a Log
- UnSound Structures