PTBA
Crib Workshop
Location: Stonewall Resort/State Park
Roanoke West Virginia
December 2014
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This was a workshop for
the Professional Trail Builders
Association. The Class was to teach interested individuals
how to
layout, and build a log crib and box crib steps.
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Poor
Valley Restoration
Location: Poor Valley, Virginia. George Washington/Jefferson
National Forest
May 2013
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This project was for the
installation of tank traps to
stop illegal offroad vehicle use and the construction of a parking area
at the trail head.
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Glen
Alton Hydro Collection System
Location: Glen Alton, George Washington/Jefferson National Forest
February 2013
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This project was for the
installation of a concrete
weir and to build a concrete collection box for the restoration of the
DC power system.
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New River Valley Ranger District
Picnic Tables
February, 2005
Blacksburg, Virginia
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project was a supply contract with the New River Valley Ranger District
in Virginia to build 35 picnic tables that they will be using for a new
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Camp Arrowhead Handicap Accessible
Trail and Toilet
November, 2004
Ona, West Virginia
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The
project consisted of the construction of an Handicap Accessible Toilet
and the first 450 feet of a Handicap Accessible Trail.....
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Glen Alton Roofing
Glen Alton, Virginia
July,2004
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This
project consisted of reroofing two homes in Glen Alton, Virginia.
The houses are the previous caretaker and owners home. These
buildings are going to be restored at a future date for living quarters
and offices for researchers staying at the park. The homes were
reroofed with cedar shake shingles.
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Coal Miner's Heritage Park
Montgomery County, Virginia
September, 2002
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This project was the
construction of a 300 linear feet curvilinear
screw lamenated walkway. There was also two observation decks built
into the walkway. This project was the first phase of a new park that
Montgomery County is constructing as a tribute to Merrimac Coal Mine
that was located near the projects site.
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Fenwick Mines Observation Deck
New Castle, VA
George/Jefferson National Forest
April 2003
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The
deck was built to provide a safe place to observe a small waterfall on
the loop trail running from the picnic area to the interpretive sites
discussing the early Iron Industry as located at Fenwick Mines. The
deck was designed by Sheryl Lyles and incorporates the new wire mesh 4"
opening rail system.
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Camp Arrowhead, BSA
Rappelling/Climbing Tower
Ona, WV
February 2002 - April 2002
Project Description:
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This project consisted
of the construction of a 40-foot
Rappelling/Climbing Tower for the Tri-State Area Council, BSA at Camp
Arrowhead. The tower has four sides that can be used for climbing or
rappelling. Each side is constructed for different degrees of
difficulty for the skill level of the climber. Three of the four sides
have.......
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Hunington Museum of Art, Nature
Trail Observation Deck
Huntington, WV
April 2002
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The deck was built to
memorialize the mother of Rose Ritter who spent
many hours walking and working on the trail. The platform was designed
by Charles Dundas and Donnie Kyle. The platform is in the Forest Camp
style of architecture and is unusual in that it is cantilevered over
the ravine that the platform faces.
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Simpson Deck and Trail
Bath County, VA
March 2001 - July 2002
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This was a private
contract for an individual in Virginia. The project
consisted of the construction of a 900 square foot deck and a trail
that included several different trail building methods to make it
accessible.
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Apple Orchard Falls Trail Bridge
Location: Buchannon, Virginia
May 1999
Project Description:
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Involved
the reconstruction and clearing and grubbing of existing trail as well
as relocations to improve gradients and the construction of treated
timber steps. The contract also included the construction of an 140 LF
elevated curvilinear screw laminated walkway beneath the falls. The
walkway consists of different levels with stairs in breaks on the
bridge. There is also a observation platform that was built attached to
the walkway with a bench for sitting.
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RR Donnelley & Sons
Company, Inc. Nature & Educational Trail
Location: Salem, VA
July 1998
Project Description:
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Involved
the construction of a trail system at the site of the new Donnelley
printing plant in Salem, VA. The trail is approximately 2.5 miles long
with an outdoor classroom; trail signs, wetlands, and a picnic area.
Part of the trail is edged timber treadway with a crushed gravel
walkway. The trail is directed both to employee fitness concerns as
well as the education enhancement of environmental programs in the
local school system. The trail is also open to the public.
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