Wednesday, April 23

Field Workshops (bagged lunches included)
Day 1 of the conference will start with longer form field workshops in the form of technical trainings, educational programs and sightseeing tours. Planned workshops include:

9:30 AM: Check in for Field Workshops* (bagged lunches included)

*Attendees should plan to check in at the Kanab Center between 9:30am and 10:15am to check-in for your field workshop, pick up your bag lunch and arrange carpooling with other attendees.

10:30am: Depart for Field Workshops. Planned workshops include:

• Trail Layout and Design for Arid Landscapes
• Backcountry Horseman Packing Workshop
• Great Trails: An Introduction to the NOHVCC Great Trails Workshop and Guidebook
• Universal Design in Trail Building: Adaptive Mountain Biking
• Building Effective Partnerships - Grand Staircase Escalante Partners
• E-bike tour of the new Tilted Mesa Trail Network
• NICA Race Venues - Site design, construction and maintenance considerations
• Developing a trail ambassador program
• East Zion MTB Field Trip
• Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Tour
• Forest Bathing
• Pink Sands Jeep Tour

3:30 - 4:00 PM: Return from field workshops

6:00 PM: Dinner at Jackson Flat Reservoir

Day 1 will conclude with a dinner at beautiful Jackson Flat Reservoir, an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding contributions to the Utah trails community and a chance to network with trail professionals and enthusiasts from around the state. will conclude with a dinner at beautiful Jackson Flat Reservoir, an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding contributions to the Utah trails community and a chance to network with trail professionals and enthusiasts from around the state.

Thursday, April 24

Refuel after a busy day of field workshops, network with friends and enjoy the keynote speaker(s).

7:00 - 8:00 AM: Breakfast provided at the Kanab Center

8:00 - 9:00 AM: Keynote - Sunny Stroeer "Voices from the Wild: How the Stories We Tell Shape Access to the Lands We Share - Celebrating 25 Years of National Conservation Lands"

9:30 - 10:30 AM: First Sessions

• Partnering with communities and land managers for diverse user groups.
• Ebikes - Utah's current trends and trajectory
• Fundraising strategies for small non-profits
• Educating OHV Enthusiasts New & Old

11:00 - 11:45 AM: Second Sessions

• Build a Trail Mix Committee
• Cultural Clearance Process for Trail Projects
• Preserving Utah’s Climbing Legacy
• Navigating the next steps: Examples of using AllTrails tools for funding, education, and resourcing

12:00 - 12:50 PM: Lunch provided at Kanab Center

1:00 - 1:45 PM: Third Sessions

• Backcountry Horsemen of Utah - Equine Partners in Service
• Trails and Trailheads in BLM National Monuments
• Utah Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail
• Building Sustainable Natural Surface Trails in Steep and Ustable Soil Conditions

2:15 - 3:00 PM: Closing and Opportunity Drawing

ALL DAY: Networking and Exhibitor Hall

Between sessions, you will have ample opportunities to make new connections and catch-up with old colleagues. It will also be a chance to visit our diverse array exhibitor booths, gather swag and top off on snacks and refreshments.