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Public & Commercial

Mammoth Lakes Biathlon and Nordic Plan, Mammoth Lakes, CA

Current: Planning and design of elite-level biathlon and Nordic skiing facility, for high-level training, competition, and four-season trail recreation.

Seeley Lake Nordic Master Trail Plan, Seeley Lake, MT

2011: Development of feasibility study and trail plan for rural community in Missoula County, Montana, including economic impact analysis.

Town of Thetford, Thetford, VT

Current: Development of town trail master plan, funded by Federal Highway Administration and Vermont Department of Transportation

Middlebury College's Rikert Ski Touring Center, Ripton, VT

Current, 2007: Redesign of collegiate race course to meet national and international certification standards in preparation for 2013 NCAA collegiate skiing championships. Incorporation of adaptive uses. Consultation on snowmaking configurations.

Quarry Road Trails, Waterville, ME

Currrent: Design of 15 kilometers of new cross country skiing and multipurpose trails , including pending FIS certified race course trails for use by Colby College.

Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, Carabasset Valley, ME

Current, 2006: Consulting on the reconfiguration and expansion of existing trails, including creation of a new start/finish stadium for competition. Design of newly homologated 2.5K Nordic ski course as part of longer-term 10K race course plan.

Jay Peak, Jay, VT

2010 to Current: Master planning of Nordic, mountain biking, and other trails for recreation and competition as part of major ski and four-season resort redevelopment; design of new 5K race course for future construction.

Ethan Allen Biathlon Facility, Jericho, VT

2010: planning of existing facility to determine feasibility of upgrading for International Biathlon Union A and B license, suitable for national and possible World Cup competitions.

Black Diamond, King County, WA

Current: Planning and design of comprehensive multi- and dedicated-use trail system for large, 2,500-acre planned residential project in metropolitan Seattle, to include 10,000 residents over a 15-year buildout

L.L. Bean Outdoor Adventure Center, Freeport, ME

Current: Planning and design of Nordic skiing and multipurpose trail system as part of a proposed 600-acre project

Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe, VT

Current: Design of new 7.5K cross country competition ski courses for FIS and USSA homologation (take a virtual tour of the 5K race loop and sprint course)

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The Yellowstone Club, Big Sky, MT

2010: Consulting and trail design to reconfigure, enhance and expand the Nordic trail network at one of North America's most exclusive private resorts

Jackson Ski Touring Center, Jackson, NH

2008: Redesign and expansion of existing competition trail (the "Wave") and venue for USSA and FIS homologation certification

Hudson River Valley Resorts, Rosendale, NY

2009 - Current: Planning and design of comprehensive multi-use trail system for proposed residential project at site of former Willams Lake Resort

Dover Knolls, Wingdale, NY

Current: Planning of trail system for former psychiatric hospital being developed into residential and commercial project including 1,300 housing units

Hilltop Orchards, Richmond, MA

2009: Design of 2.5K skiing and multi-use trail and 10K concept plan

Camden Snow Bowl, Camden, ME

2009: Planning and design of multi-use trail system as part of $6.5 million redevelopment of alpine skiing and toboggan area

Town of Breckenridge, Breckenridge, CO

2008: Nordic trails plan and design of 45 kilometers of trails on 1,000-acre parcel (the Golden Horseshoe area) acquired for non-motorized uses

Ktaadn Resorts, Millinocket, ME

2008: Design of 30 to 50 kilometers of cross country skiing, mountain biking, and non-motorized trails in coordination with existing snowmachine and motorized trails; resort and real estate market and financial consulting for 1,450-acre lodging and residential project near Baxter State Park

Nordic Skiing Destination Resort, Greenville, ME

2005, 2008: 50-kilometer trail plan for a proposed, year-round resort, featuring Nordic skiing. To be developed by Plum Creek, overlooking Moosehead Lake

Mt. Greylock, Adams, MA

2007: Cross country ski trail design and snowmaking feasibility planning for Greylock Glen

Riverside Community Trail, Lebanon, NH

2006: Design of a shared-use, handicap-accessible recreational trail along Mascoma River

Maine Huts and Trails, Newry to Rockwood, ME

2002, 2006: Overall consulting and specific trail design work on a 180-mile point to point recreational trail through Maine's western mountains

Gull Crest Trails, Cape Elizabeth, ME

2006: Design of a year-round, multiuse, 7.5-kilometer recreational trail system incorporating the elevation gain of a capped landfill

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH

2006: Design assistance with a short walking trail for hospital staff and visitors in memory of Dr. Dudley Weider

Greenville High School, Greenville, ME

2005: Design of a short, multiuse, recreation trail in the woods behind the school for cross country running, and Nordic skiing, as well as academic field trips

Gunstock Nordic Center, Guilford, NH

2006: Consulting and specific trail design work on the reconfiguration and expansion of the Nordic facilities at Gunstock ski area, including the layout of a new start/finish stadium and trails intended to be accessible to snowmaking

Black Mountain, Rumford, ME

2004: Design consultation on the reconfiguration of the Nordic start/finish area motivated by the construction of a new base lodge

Kincaid Park, Anchorage, AK

2004: Assistance with the relocation of the biathlon range and reconfiguration of associated trails in preparation for a Biathlon World Cup bid

Bristol Mountain, NY

2004: Design of a comprehensive Nordic trail system on the summit of western New York state's most successful Alpine ski area

Braemar, Scotland

2002: One of eight international consultants asked to provide guidance on the establishment of Cairngorms National Park

Al Quaal Recreation Center, Ishpeming, MI

2000: international caliber Nordic  competition venue for the U.S. Olympic Education Center at Northern Michigan University and new start of the Noquemanon Ski Marathon

Morse Farm, East Montpelier, VT

2001: Cross country trails for commercial touring center

Gile Mt., Norwich, VT

2001: Redesign of popular hiking trail to accommodate skiers and mountain bikers

Pineland Farms, New Gloucester, ME

2000: Multipurpose recreation and competition trails, including equestrian trails

Trafton Lake Park, Limestone, ME

2000: Recreational and competition cross country ski and running trail

Nordic Heritage Center, Presque Isle/Fort Fairfield, ME

1999: Design of an international caliber biathlon facility site of the Biathlon World Junior Championships in 2006

10th Mountain Division Nordic Center, Fort Kent, ME

1999: Design of an international caliber biathlon and cross country ski facility; FIS-homologated; site of a 2004 Biathlon World Cup, 2007 US Cross Country National Championships

Denali National Park, AK

1998: Nature trail from North Face Lodge to Camp Denali Road

Provo, UT

1996: Feasibility study for Olympic Nordic venues at Squaw Peak

Muju Resort, South Korea

1994: Design of biathlon course for the 1997 World University Games

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