Common sense and good planning go a long way toward preventing emergencies in the backcountry. But sometimes, despite our best preparation, ...

Escalante River, Grand Staircase Escalante Nat'l Monument (2006) If there is one issue all Wilderness Volunteers leaders should concern ...

Inyo Nat'l Forest, CA (2006) Veteran volunteer and outgoing WV Board President Bill Sheppard has led his fair share of trips over the pa...

Selway Bitterroot Wilderness, ID (2010) The 2011 Wilderness Volunteer service projects are on the website - all 55 of them! Spread across 21...

Lizard Head Wilderness, CO (2010) Arriving at the trailhead of an entirely new wilderness area is for me a truly invigorating thrill. After ...