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2026 Conference Sessions

Wednesday, May 6

9:15 - 11:15 AM
Trail Blasting – What, Why, and How It’s Different 

11:30 AM - 12:15 AM
Avalanche/Snow Safety for Trail Workers

1:15 PM - 3:00 PM 
Science, Art, & Joy: Trail Design & the User Experience

Trail Design and User Experience Presentation Slides

Contact Alaska Trails at office@alaska-trails.org for the password to access these presentation slides.

Thursday, May 7

9:15 - 11:15 AM
Mountain Lessons in Risk Management

11:15 - 11:30 AM 
Anchorage is Officially an International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) Trail Town

12:30 - 1:45 PM
Building a New Bike Nonprofit - ORCA Gets Real!

Friday, May 8

9:15 - 10:00 AM
Wayfinding and Trailhead Upgrades in the Matanuska Greenbelt

10:15 - 11:00 AM
Development Tips and Tricks for Trail Nonprofits

11:15 PM - 11:45 AM 
Summer 2026 Experiences on the Alaska Long Trail 

2:15 - 3:00 PM 
Volunteer Trail Maintenance Programs - What Works and What Doesn’t!

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