Photo by: Cameron Gillie
Mobile Skills Crew 2020 Trailbuilding Events
Learn New Skills
Multi-Generational Teams
Season at a Glance
A downloadable PDF of Season at a Glance is available here.
NOTICE: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the concern for the health of volunteers and staff, and funding uncertainty, we have scaled back our Trailbuilding calendar.
This schedule reflects those changes and is subject to further updates as more guidance is provided.
Our priority is to keep everyone safe.
Date
Event Name
The Big Picture
Post-Event Resources
Wednesday, June 3
Thursday, June 4
Friday, June 5
Saturday, June 6
Sunday, June 7 (1/2 day)
Come for the day, the entire event, or whatever length of time your schedule allows.
Greatness in the making, this event celebrates connections, teamwork, and the 40th anniversary of Ice Age National Scenic Trail designation. Help put the exclamation point on 4.6 miles of new trail completed! Deep-woods stonework, tread construction, and more lies ahead.
Post-Event Photos
Project Outcomes Map
Wednesday, June 24 (5pm start)
Thursday, June 25
Friday, June 26
Saturday, June 27
Sunday, June 28 (1/2 day)
Crew Leadership & Skills Training
Ringle Segment, Marathon County
4 Days. “As solid of a leadership training program as one can find.” Crew leaders of all ages are the next generation who will carry the wisdom of today and the inspiration of tomorrow forward. Is it you? By Application.
Post-Event Photos
Project Outcomes Map
Thursday, July 30
Friday, July 31
Saturday, August 1
Sunday, August 2
Come for the day, the entire event, or whatever length of time your schedule allows.
Ice Age Trail University
Chequamegon National Forest, Taylor County
Enhance existing skills and grow under the big trees of the Chequamegon National Forest. Hybrid trainings in Trail Layout & Design, Project Planning, and more. Please visit the IATA website for course offerings in early February.
Post-Event Photos
Project Outcomes Map
Thursday, August 20
Friday, August 21
Saturday, August 22
Sunday, August 23 (1/2 day)
Come for the day, the entire event, or whatever length of time your schedule allows.
POSTPONED until further notice
LaBudde Creek Segment,
Sheboygan County
Event Info & Registration
“Buddy” is a quiet gem whose features grow on you with each visit. Join in and build 150 feet of boardwalk, tune-up 3 miles of trail, hop on a satellite crew for a special assignment or maybe…just maybe…glimpse the future with new trail development planned to the north.
Post-Event Photos
Project Outcomes Map
Wednesday, October 7
Thursday, October 8
Friday, October 9
Saturday, October 10
Sunday, October 11 (1/2 day)
Come for the day, the entire event, or whatever length of time your schedule allows.
With a little luck, this event starts the northern push of Phase 3 on the reimagined Ringle Segment. Boardwalk, bridge, stone – this is a keeper.
Post-Event Photos
Project Outcomes Map
Wednesday, October 21
Thursday, October 22
Friday, October 23
Saturday, October 24 (4pm)
A minimum three-day commitment is required.
Additional days are welcome.
The vision is audacious – explore the unknown, design a one-of-a-kind experience, and uncover stunning natural features in the most remote area of the state the Ice Age Trail passes through. By Application.
Post-Event Photos
Project Outcomes Map
Completed Projects for 2020 Trailbuilding Season
Thursday, January 30
Friday, January 31
Come for the day, the entire event, or whatever length of time your schedule allows.
No camping or overnight lodging provided.
Collaborative events create new and enhance existing Trail experiences. Get your feet on the ground where John Muir trod to reestablish prairie and prep for new tread. Sawyers, swampers, and crew leaders needed!
Wednesday, Feb 5
Thursday, Feb 6
Friday, Feb 7
Saturday, Feb 8
Come for the day, the entire event, or whatever length of time your schedule allows.
Limited overnight accommodations available.
High water in 2018 and a Polar Vortex in 2019 chilled efforts to build 574 feet of sorely needed elevated boardwalk. Weather dependent and sure to excite. BONUS – Saturday, the Winter Rendezvous returns!! See below for details.
Saturday, February 8
2:00 pm to ??
No Cost: Bring Your Own Fun
The Winter Rendezvous this year will be an ‘organic’ event, located at the scenic Hall and Chapel in Glacier Hills County Park in Washington County.
Glacier Hills County Park
1664 Friess Lake Rd.
Hubertus, WI 53033
Washington County
No Event Registration Required
(Email [email protected] with interest or questions)
The venue is located just a handful of miles from the Waterford Road boardwalk project taking place February 5-8, and just a few miles away from Holy Hill in the scenic Kettle Moraine in Southeast Wisconsin.
Thursday, Feb 27
Friday, Feb 28
Saturday, Feb 29
Come for the day, the entire event, or whatever length of time your schedule allows.
No camping or overnight lodging provided.
“Gib” first opened in 2005 to instant acclaim. This event enhances the Trail experience by clearing eastern red cedar and gets a jump on spring to-dos. Sawyers, all-important swampers, and crew leaders needed!
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