🚨 There are only 9 spots available and you MUST register to reserve your spot. Register Here:
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### 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.
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