# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Chainsaw Training on the Western Slope
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am – Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 04:45 pm
- **Event Description**: ? There are only 9 spots available and you MUST register to reserve your spot. Register Here: https://svbcoalition.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F34669

### Chainsaw “Sawyer” Training (2-Day Certification)

March 19–20, 2026
Ready to take your trail stewardship to the next level? Join the Coalition and the Appalachian Conservation Corps for a two-day Chainsaw Sawyer Training required to operate a chainsaw on the Massanutten Western Slope Trails.

⚠️ Registration commits you to BOTH days.
Schedule & Locations

Thursday, March 19 (8:30am–4:00pm)
Classroom training
Massanutten Ski Lodge – Sun Room
4614 Massanutten Dr, Massanutten, VA 22840
Friday, March 20 (8:30am–4:00pm)
Field training
Massanutten Western Slope Trails
What You’ll Learn

Chainsaw safety, handling, and trail standards
Hands-on practice in a controlled field setting
Requirements for Sawyer certification
With additional first aid training, this course can lead to a US Forest Service Sawyer Card for bucking trees on federal trails
Who Should Attend
Volunteers who want to help keep trails clear and safe. No prior chainsaw experience required—just a willingness to learn and work outdoors.

Details

?️ Registration required (spots are limited)
? Cost a barrier? Use code PIXIEDUST for free registration
? This training is required to operate a chainsaw on Western Slope trails and can get you a card to use a chainsaw in the National Forest.
Have questions? Contact **hello@svbcoalition.org**.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mc-gaheysville/chainsaw-training-on-the-western-slope/200029647112636
- **Event Categories**: workshops, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Mc Gaheysville
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Massanutten Ski Lodge
- **lat**: 38.403527285403
- **long**: -78.754675857842
- **full address**: Massanutten Ski Lodge, 4614 Massanutten Dr, McGaheysville, VA 22840, United States, Mc Gaheysville

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Chainsaw Training on the Western Slope being held?
  - **A:** Chainsaw Training on the Western Slope takes place on Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am to Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 04:45 pm at Massanutten Ski Lodge, 4614 Massanutten Dr, McGaheysville, VA 22840, United States, Mc Gaheysville.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Chainsaw Training on the Western Slope?
  - **A:** Chainsaw Training on the Western Slope is organized by Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC).
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Chainsaw Training on the Western Slope is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mc Gaheysville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Chainsaw Training on the Western Slope sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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