* this is a great start for any resources trails related

* this takes you to the American Trails book store, I recommend the Trails       Planning, Design and Development book from the Minnesota DNR.

Trail Supply Companies

Rock Removal Specialists - www.rockremoval.com

         * this company is based out of New York and they deal with Micro-Blasters and have a                       nice selection of feathers and wedges 

EZE BREAK - www.ezebreak.com

         * this company is based out of West Virginia and they are the designers of the                                Micro-blaster 

Trail Services - www.trailservices.com

         * this company is based out of Maine and has the largest variety of tools for                                       trailbuilding and is the best place to order grip hoist supplies.

Hilti - www.hilti.com

         * this is the supplier I use for my hammer drill and drill bits and believe they are the                          best electric drills for trail building.  

Trow and Holden - www.trowandholden.com

* this company is based out of Barre, VT and is a world leader in carbide stone tools

Ditchwitch - www.ditchwitch.com

* this Oklahoma based company makes the best mini skid steer's ideal for rugged use    in trail construction

Trailbuilding Companies

Peter S. Jensen and Associates - www.trailbuilders.com

* this is the company I am a partner in based out of Western Massachusetts                                     and we currently specialize in technical rock work, boardwalks and accessible trails.

Professional Trailbuilders Association - www.trailbuilders.org

* this is the professional association of trailbuilders throughout the US, which the                           members of become voted into the association by its current members