Alpine Trails Construction

Construction

Alpine Trails has built over 300 miles of trail during the past several years, in a wide range of soils and topography. Clients range from public agencies to major developers and ski areas. Repeat business accounts for a large percentage of our work.

Trail Dozer Work

SWECO 450 Dozer At Work

The industry's most cost-effective construction methods.
Most work completed with a new SWECO 480 trail dozer and new mini-excavator.
Over 3,000 hours of experience on trail dozers.
Equipment engineered specifically for trail construction.
Natural, sustainable, highly-functional finishes.

Hand Work

Singletrack Trail

Non-mechanized work is preferable in some cases.
In tight trees, above sensitive streams, and along rocky outcroppings, hand work is utilized to best protect the land, while creating the best possible trail.
Small, highly trained crews work with care.

All Conditions

Construction In Heavy Rock

Extensive experience with steep side slopes, heavy rock, and dense vegetation.
Functional, long-lasting trails created in adverse conditions.
Sustainable trails constructed on side slopes of over 100%. Even large rocks (up to 5' diameter) can usually be moved or broken.
Smooth finishes attainable in very rough soil conditions.

Low Impact Methods

Natural Looking Trail

On all projects we seek to create the best possible trail while leaving the least impact on the land.
Even after dozer construction, within a year most of our projects begin to appear as simple game trails. They will, however, easily outlast nature's best trails.

Bridges

20' Backcountry Bridge

Bridges of up to 30' length constructed in the field.
All bridges made to withstand heavy loads, including horses, big game, and even trucks (where appropriate.)
Bridges are constructed of weather-resistant materials to handle moisture, snow loads, and heavy traffic in all seasons.