#87 - How Trails Are Designed and Built with Tyler Lau

Text the show!Tyler Lau is an experienced member of trail crews and even teaches how to build trails correctly.  In this episode, we dive into how trails are designed, built, and maintained. We also chat about the do’s and don’ts and where we, as hikers, can help keep trails in their proper conditions so trail crews can attend to other trails needing maintenance.We also discuss diversity in the outdoors.  Tyler is the first person of color to complete the Calendar Year Triple Crown and I wanted to take the opportunity to find out what Tyler’s experience has been and how he sees diversity in the outdoor industry.Show Notes and LinksIntroductionsCatching up with Tyler since EP 69Diversity in the outdoors and Tyler’s personal experiencesHow to think about trail buildingScouting a trailWhat makes a “good grade”“Flagging” a trail for rework or future workHow trails are physical madeDeciding trail widths and treadTrail building tools: the cross cut sawBridge buildingCutting SwitchbacksThe cost of trail crewsHow to learn more about trail buildingFollowing up with Tylerhttps://www.instagram.com/hikingprodigyhttps://www.facebook.com/hikingprodigy/Support the showThanks for listening! Check out the links below to learn more, connect, and support the show. www.byland.co Join the newsletter Beginner backpacking course Support the show emory@byland.co