Cispus Collaborative Chainsaw Training - 2025

Schedule: Friday, April 4th, 8AM - Sunday, April 6th, 2:30PM
Location: Cispus Learning Center, 2142 Cispus Rd, Randle, WA 98377
Cost: Free

BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Priority Registration: Monday, March 3rd
General Registration: Monday, March 10th

Register: Email gabe@orogenesiscollective.org

Do you love the smell of bar oil in the morning and waking up next to your sweetheart, Stihl? Make a date with your bestie chainsaw to attend the 4th Annual Cispus Collaborative Chainsaw training hosted by the Upper Cowlitz Valley Trails Coalition (UCVTC).

Presented by the Upper Cowlitz Valley Trails Coalition (UCVTC), this training is for people who are interested in using a chainsaw on National Forest managed lands. The class consists of a classroom day and two field days, culminating in a practical exam for each student. Member organizations of the UCVTC will each be inviting students, with a total class size of ~40, and a 2-1 student/teacher ratio. Some basic chainsaw familiarity is suggested but not required. 

Trainings Offered: 

  • A Sawyer Certifications (beginners)

  • A, B, & C Sawyer Recertifications

Requirements: 

  • Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • First Aid and CPR Certifications

  • Ability to hike short distances off trail, some lifting

  • Weather-appropriate clothing—some class time will be outdoors

  • Chainsaw

Logistics:

  • Water, power, and restrooms available on site

  • Tent and car camping available on site

  • Communal bunkhouse space available on first come first serve basis

  • A limited number of RV Hookups available for a fee

  • A group Saturday dinner will be provided by the Backcountry Horsemen of Washington

  • Other meals not provided, bring your own breakfasts and packed lunches

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