Trail Maintance:  April 25

Join us for our annual Trail Maintenance Training on Saturday, April 25 at the Ouray Community Center.

This training is designed for both new and returning volunteers and will cover essential trail stewardship skills. Participants will learn about water mitigation techniques, how to evaluate and maintain proper tread conditions, corridor sizing, and understanding trail standards and requirements.

Whether you are joining your first workday or are a seasoned volunteer looking to refresh your skills, this training helps ensure our trail work is safe, sustainable, and effective.

Trail Crew Leader:  May 16-17

We are in need of new Trail Crew Leaders and would love to have a good turnout. Even if you don’t want to lead a trip initially, you can learn by working with experienced Trail Crew Leaders through backcountry trips that we plan to have this summer. 

A two-day Trail Crew Leader course will be held on Saturday and Sunday May 16 & 17 lead by John Hulburd. He is a certified OSI/VOC instructor and has a wealth of knowledge to share in trail building, construction, and maintenance!

Please email OTG at contactus@ouraytrails.org if interested in this class

Prerequisite:  Adult First Aid-CPR Certification by the American Red Cross or equivalent.

Minimum age: 18

Chainsaw and Crosscut Saw Training: May TBD

Clearing downed trees using chainsaws is an essential part of OTG’s volunteer trail maintenance work. The use of hand-powered crosscut saws is required in Wilderness situations and desirable in some backcountry situations. Learn the skills to become a certified chainsaw and crosscut sawyer!  Participants who complete this U.S. Forest Service-approved course will receive Forest Service sawyer certification for limbing and bucking downed trees which is required to operate a saw with Ouray Trail Group.   

A 2-day course will be held in May. The first day will be classroom training indoors and the second day will be out in the field. This course is geared toward those wishing to become certified or for those who need recertification and are at the "A" level.

Prerequisite: Current Adult First Aid and CPR certification by the American Red Cross or equivalent, please bring your certificate.

Minimum age: 18

First Aid, CPR, & Stop the Bleed Class @ Montrose Regional Hospital

For OTG Volunteers and/or Trail Crew Leaders with First Aid certifications that expire in 2026, OTG is requesting you complete an online renewal process plus a hands-on refresher session. Please email training@ourytrails.org for more information.

Classes will be held at Montrose Regional Hospital. To enroll, please email education@montrosehealth.com or call
970-252-2692.