Utah | Wilderness Volunteers

Interview with Brian Murdock of the Manti-La Sal National Forest

by wilderness | Jan 15, 2014 | 2013 trips, 2014 trips, Accomplishments, backpacking, camping, Canyonlands, La Sal Mountains, Manti-La Sal NF, Testimonial, trail work, Utah, volunteer, wilderness, Wilderness Stewardship Volunteer

We recently caught up with Brian Murdock, the Recreation, Wilderness & Trails Manager for the Monticello/Moab ranger district of the Manti-La Sal National Forest to talk about our work in the Dark Canyon Wilderness; our next project there is May 11 –...

A Transformational Trip To Escalante by Rebecca Glucklich

by wilderness | Oct 30, 2013 | 2013 trips, Accomplishments, camping, Escalante, gear, hiking, invasive species, rehabilitation, restoration, Russian Olive, Utah, volunteer, wilderness, Wilderness Stewardship Volunteer

Yes, I am “that girl” who decided to go to Utah after reading Aron Ralston’s “Between a Rock and a Hard Place” and watching 127 Hours – I was mesmerized by the slot canyons, the vast expanses of empty desert, the hoodoos – it just looked other-worldly. I would...

Peak Season for Volunteering

by wilderness | Jul 25, 2013 | 2013 trips, Accomplishments, backpacking, blog, camping, Clearwater, Colorado, hiking, Idaho, La Sal Mountains, Leave No Trace, Mallard-Larkins, Utah, volunteer, wilderness

A new crop of leadersIt is one of those busy summer weeks for Wilderness Volunteers. We’ve got 4 projects out in the field right now, making a difference and giving back on a variety of wild lands.There are two projects currently in Colorado and both are...

These Boots Were Made For Walking by Dave Pacheco

by wilderness | May 31, 2013 | 2013 trips, blog, gear, Utah

I love my Danner boots! Two years ago I got a pair of Mountain Light hikers and they’re now well worn-in and feel great. I’ve backpacked, day hiked, and generally use them around the yard as garden work boots. Despite having to go through back surgery...

Thanks from Canyonlands NPS via Twitter

by wilderness | May 1, 2013 | 2013 trips, Accomplishments, Canyonlands, desert, invasive species, national parks, Utah, volunteer, volunteer vacation

Thanks to the @wildernessvols for your hard work removing tamarisk at The Confluence last week. (nh) twitter.com/CanyonlandsNPS…— CanyonlandsNPS (@CanyonlandsNPS) May 1, 2013

Project Spotlight: La Sal Mountains Roadless Area

by wilderness | Feb 20, 2013 | 2013 trips, camping, hiking, La Sal Mountains, Manti-La Sal NF, nature, southwest, trail work, trip spotlight, Utah, volunteer

WV’s 2013 project will camp nearby the stunningly beautiful Warner Lake, photo by Jeff MauroneA view of Mt. Peale, photo by GSECThe Wilderness Volunteers Project Spotlight next lands on the outdoor recreation haven of southeastern Utah, in the Manti-La Sal...

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