Engineering for hikers
Engineering for hikers
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I wonder how many people understand the planning and work that goes into making hiking trails and shelters for us weekend warriors. For example, here's a sample trail project package following the US Forest Service's standard plans and specifications. A trail is so much more than a strip of bare ground.
The image is a classic plan for an Adirondack shelter. They are common in the forests of New York and along the Appalachian Trail.
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