A volunteer trail crew clearing blowdowns, training sawyers, and keeping the backcountry open across the Pacific Northwest.
TC was built by sawyers who knew the need — blowdowns piling up faster than crews could clear them, trained volunteers scattered with no way to coordinate, and trails going unwalked because nobody could get through. We set out to fix that.
We work alongside Cascade Volunteers, Trail Keepers of Oregon, and land management agencies to put trained hands where they're genuinely needed. Whether you're picking up a saw for the first time or you've been bucking logs for thirty years, TC has a place for you.
Our training framework takes sawyers from their first safety orientation all the way to master instructor level — a clear, earned path built around real field experience.
Membership supports training, project coordination, and the infrastructure that keeps TC running.
A clear, earned progression built on real skills and time in the field.
New to trail work. Learning the basics of saw safety, tool care, and Leave No Trace. Works under direct supervision on low-complexity projects.
Comfortable with crosscut fundamentals. Can clear routine blowdowns with minimal supervision. Beginning to understand hazard assessment.
Independent sawyer capable of leading small crews through moderate conditions. Competent with both crosscut and chainsaw. Mentors newer sawyers.
Experienced field leader managing multi-crew projects in challenging terrain. Advanced felling and tension reading. Coordinates with land managers.
The old-growth tier. Veteran sawyers with years of field experience, deep technical knowledge, and a track record of developing the next generation. The bark is orange and the reputation is earned.
TC coordinates with land managers to deploy trained sawyers where the need is real.
Heavy winter blowdown on the North Fork trail system. Targeting 18 miles of ponderosa corridor before summer season opens.
Multi-season restoration along the rim trail. Working with USFS to reopen fire-impacted sections to hiking and equestrian use.
Survey trip to document blowdown conditions and prioritize clearance needs ahead of a full summer deployment. Seeking experienced scouts.