The
Backcountry Trail Patrol is an independent, self-governing,
year-round volunteer trail safety, education and assistance
organization that provides services to all trail users in
the forests and parks of Minnesota and western Wisconsin,
through mountain bike patrol in the riding season and x-c ski
and snowshoe patrol in the winter. The Backcountry Trail Patrol
is a member of the National Mountain Bike Patrol, and we are
affiliated as volunteer partners with the US Forest Service-in
the Chequamegon and Chippewa National Forests and the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources.
While on
patrol, we may be called upon to perform a wide variety of
duties; from supplying directions and offering maps and
information, performing light trail maintenance and repair,
giving emergency first aid, to encouraging compliance with the
forest rules and regulations. Patrol members are also
trained to assist in lost person searches and other emergencies
if the need arises.
For additional
information, contact:
for more information
2008
NMBP Training
New
National Mountain Bike Patroller Training for the Backcountry
Trail Patrol and Barmy Dogs Mountain Bike Patrol this year will
be on June 7 & 8, at the Namakagon Town Hall and CAMBA
trailhead, 10 miles east of Cable, WI. Free camping Friday and
Saturday nights at the USFS Namakagon Campground.
More information to follow, but start thinking about becoming
part of the NMBP. Serve other trail users, support our sport and
give back to the fantastic CAMBA trails.
Note: The Backcountry Trail Patrol requires 16 hours of Wilderness
First Aid (from WMI/NOLS, WMA, Red Cross, SOLO or our own
Emergicare Medical Training division) and CPR for active
membership. There will probably be a WFA and CPR course in St.
Anthony during May. Details will be posted here when the class
is finalized. You can also find complete details on the
Backcountry Trail Patrol's functions, training and membership
requirements on this site.
Please Support
the Riders!
The
Backcountry Trail Patrol is a volunteer partner with the
the
and the
Parks and
Recreation Departments
The
Backcountry Trail Patrol is a member of
and
2005 Winning
Website in the "Trails Training" category.
New (Revised)
Wilderness First Aid Textbook Now Available!
We have been awaiting the availability
of the completely revised, third edition of the AAOS/Wilderness
Medical Society's "Wilderness First Aid". The new version is now available, and
will be the text for all future WFA classes.
Minnesota D.O.T. required
Special Transportation Service training
classes are scheduled throughout the year.
Click on "STS
Training" for complete information or contact Email
emergicare@nospamtrailpatrol.org (Remove the "nospam"
for emailing us.) if you are interested in attending or scheduling any of
these classes
We
thank
Air Care, Ambulance
and Paramedic Bike Team
and
for
their ongoing support!
Backcountry Trail Patrol Association, Inc., is an equal
opportunity service provider, operating under a volunteer
services agreement and in partnership with the USDA Forest
Service/ Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
