Student Conservation AssociationUSFS Wilderness Trails Crew
May. 2023 - Aug. 2023Grand County, Colorado, United StatesArapaho Roosevelt National Forest full-time SCA intern, Grand County, Colorado Summer 2023 May 29th-August 10th
○ Wilderness/Backcountry Ranger: Patrolling wilderness areas in Grand County, CO, such as Indian Peaks and Never Summer Wilderness areas,
cutting trees with cross-cut saws and Silky hand saws that block the trail, digging drains for water on trails, brushing small trees and branches going into
trail, going on hitch for 2 or 3 nights of camping, carrying backpacks of 40-50 pounds plus tools (such as saws, hoes, loppers, and more), talking to
backpackers, answering questions and campers and checking permits, maintaining a ranger presence in wilderness weekly, taking care of pack llamas (feeding, watering, and checking health daily), driving Forest Service government rig and llama trailer ○ Certifications:
■ Cross-cut A-Bucker
■ Chainsaw A-Bucker and A-Feller
■ Trailering
■ ATV/UTV
■ First-Aid and CPR (current certification)