Cameron Peak Fire – in the Aftermath
From June to August 2021, I was a Crew Leader for the Rocky Mountain Conservancy – Conservation Corps stationed in the Canyon Lakes District of northern Colorado. Myself, my co-leader, […]
2021 Conservation Corps: Week 1
As both afternoon rainstorms and RMNP visitors increase in frequency, all signs are pointing to one thing: summer. For the Rocky Mountain Conservancy, the beginning of summer kicks off the […]
In the Field: Extended Season
But Wait… There’s More [Conservation]: First Fall Crew Boasts Great Successes An extra seven weeks of conservation work? Count the Rocky Mountain Conservancy – Conservation Corps in! The Rocky Mountain […]
In the Field: Week Eight
Shadow Mountain Crews: For our last week, the Shadow Mountain crew hiked the South Fork loop, a 26-mile-long trail that took us up and down the mountains multiple times. It […]
In the Field: Week Seven
Shadow Mountain Crew: Sunday morning was met with a warm oatmeal packet and some hot tea. Once again, we got to work with the other Shadow Mountain crew. This meant […]
In the Field: Week Six
Shadow Mountain Crews This week’s hitch was filled with all things new! We got to work with the other shadow crew, camp in the front country, and had our first […]