Crew 1/Longhair Don't Care - Sinks Canyon State Park, Wyoming, June 13-22 - This crew had a tough hitch of digging a ditch for 6 days! The ditch is to hide electric lines for the new yurts installed in the Popo Aggie Campground. The big picture for these lines means more people are able to … Continue reading Hitch 2, 2016
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900 Wyoming Toad released on Buford Ranch
Last week, 900 Wyoming Toads (Bufo baxteri) were released from captivity into the Laramie Plains near Centennial, Wyoming on Buford Ranch.The Wyoming Toad is considered one of the most critically endangered amphibians in North America. Starting in the mid-1980s, it would be routine for ranchers in the Laramie Basin to check their boots for Wyoming … Continue reading 900 Wyoming Toad released on Buford Ranch
Hitch 1, 2016
Crew 1 (A.K.A. "Longhair Don't Care") and Crew 2 (A.K.A. "Thad/Mad") Glendo State Park, Glendo Wyoming, May 30-June 8 - Every once in a while, our crews head out on a mutual project to combine forces and complete a big project. Preparing Glendo State Park for Glendo Trails Festival became these two crews full-time hitch. … Continue reading Hitch 1, 2016
Orientation 2016
This year's orientation could have been one of the best since the WCC's creation in 2006. The picture above shows the happy family of 2016 recently trained in chainsawing, trail construction and maintenance to USAF and International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) standards, wood and wire fencing, Leave No Trace, camp cooking, and all the other … Continue reading Orientation 2016
Work Locations 2016
The 2016 WCC field season summer projects range from hard core trail work in Glendo State Park to archaeological site restoration near Newcastle. Corps members will gain valuable experience while developing leadership and outdoor skills on 18 projects that include trail maintenance and construction, fencing, beetle kill mitigation, tree planting, historic preservation, and fuels reduction. … Continue reading Work Locations 2016
2016 Earth Day
April 22, Laramie WY - Yet another successful Earth Day on University of Wyoming's campus. We moved our tiny workshop into the middle of Simpson's Plaza and loaded up Laramie's glass recycling from 11-2pm, collecting over 20 standard sized recycling bins in just 2 hours. Next week, our leaders will drive the trailers full of … Continue reading 2016 Earth Day
P.T. Week 10 (Final Week)
This is the last week of physical training for our 2016 crew leaders. As of now, they are working on their USFS S-212 chainsaw certification, but when they get back this will be their last week under the fitness wing of the WCC. Those outside the WCC, please write in the comments or email us … Continue reading P.T. Week 10 (Final Week)
P.T. Week #9
Put the headphone one and blast Salt n' Peppa's Push It this week. We are going to do hills, a HIIT routine, and a run all in the same workout time frame. When you are not pushing it up hills or on the trails, make sure to reserve some time for a creative activity. Finish … Continue reading P.T. Week #9
P.T. Week #8
This week, we are going to venture into some cross training by combining strength, endurance, and cardio into one workout. To offset the impact of this routine, we recommend a few sessions of yoga to stretch out and work on core. And remember, get outside...maybe even ask a family member or old friend to join … Continue reading P.T. Week #8
P.T. Week #7
This week we are going to be doing a workout similar to week 1. We hope everyone is getting outside as the weather is warming up. Finish by the Week's End: -60-100 push-ups daily -10 pull ups daily -2:30 standard plank -Go out and enjoy public land near you -56 hours of sleep -21 liters … Continue reading P.T. Week #7
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