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Committee agrees to pursue adaptive‑trail assessments; Global Opportunities Unlimited and other vendors to be solicited
Summary
Angel Fire’s trails committee reached consensus to pursue adaptive-trail assessments and asked ECTA to request a proposal from Global Opportunities Unlimited (GOU) while soliciting other quotes. The group discussed assessment methods, costs (one assessment cart ~ $13,000), and potential Trails Plus grant funding.
The Recreation Trails Committee voted by consensus to pursue a structured adaptive‑trail assessment for Angel Fire after a presentation of assessment methods and options.
Lauren, the ECTA representative working under the committee’s contract, described three assessment approaches: a detailed manual universal trail assessment with field measurements, a machine‑assisted high‑efficiency assessment (a three‑wheeled cart system described by the presenter as costing about $13,000), or a hybrid approach that balances cost and information. He said Global Opportunities Unlimited (GOU) conducted an initial “feet‑on‑the‑ground” assessment here and could draft a proposal for a more detailed audit. "The machine alone is about $13,000 if we want to purchase one of those and start doing assessments," Lauren said.
Committee members emphasized choosing a level of detail that delivers useful, actionable information without unnecessary data overload. Members suggested seeking multiple quotes and, if appropriate, pursuing a Trails Plus grant with matching funds to pay for a vendor contract. Lauren agreed to ask GOU for a formal proposal and to solicit interest from additional firms so the committee can compare scope and cost.
The committee also directed Lauren to follow up with resort staff (Patrick West and marketing director Wolf Ashcraft) to confirm which greenbelt and resort‑managed trails would be available for assessment. The committee flagged concerns about who will maintain and manage trails after assessment and whether some trails on private land lack legal access; those access issues will be part of the next set of conversations.
Next steps: Lauren will obtain a written proposal from GOU, solicit additional quotes or an RFP for broader bids, and report back on costs and recommended scope so the committee can decide how to proceed.
