Trailbuilding Basics

by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA)

The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew is a time-tested international trails program that teaches how to create environmentally sound and fun trails!


Imba Trailbuilding Basics


Published January 2000

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