Backcountry Volunteering

Backcountry trips are typically 7 nights with the first at the trailhead and 6 in the backcountry. We almost always have pack support to bring in tools and food (breakfast and dinner). You are responsible for carrying personal gear. Learn more at the Volunteer Learning Center or email us with questions.

Please complete this form to become eligible to join one of our backcountry volunteer trail work trips. We prioritize members and donors (never to late to support us!) and will backfill the open spots with others if available. All adults joining our crew must complete this form individually, minors names and ages can be added after your contact information.

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Minors who would like to attend

List full names and ages of any children you would like to bring on a trip.

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Priority goes to members and donors 😉 Select all that apply.

2025 Week Long (Backcountry) Volunteer Trips

Please select all trips you want to attend

Quantity should only be 2 or more if minors are attending with you.

Trinity Alps Wilderness - McNeil Creek

Price: $25.00

June 13-20 with Jacob Shinners (15 people).

This trip will focus on McNeil Creek to Packer's Peak in the Trinity Alps. The crew will leave from the South Fork Trailhead out of Summerville and hike in about 5 miles to a base camp for the week. Jacob Shinners will be the crew leader with breakfasts and dinners provided.

Yolla Bolly - Middle Eel Wilderness - Long Lake

Price: $25.00

June 13-20 with Petr Fleischmann as crew leader (15 people).

Our first volunteer trip of the year will be on the north slopes of Mount Linn out of the Ides Cove Trailhead. The legendary Ken Graves will do the pack support. The hike in will be around 3-5 miles and breakfasts and dinners will be provided.

Yolla Bolly - Middle Eel Wilderness - Cedar Basin

Price: $25.00

June 20-27 with Calder and Tanya Bullwinkle (15 people).

One of two trips that will cross paths on the north slopes of Mount Linn out of the Ides Cove Trailhead. The legendary Ken Graves will do the pack support. The hike in will be around 3-5 miles and breakfasts and dinners will be provided.

Yolla Bolly - Middle Eel Wilderness - Family Trip

Price: $25.00

June 20-27 (Family Trip) with Michael Kauffmann and Allison Poklemba (15 people).

One of two family trips that will cross paths on the north slopes of Mount Linn out of the Ides Cove Trailhead. The legendary Ken Graves will do the pack support. The hike in will be around 3-5 miles and breakfasts and dinners will be provided.

Marble Mountain Wilderness - North Fork Salmon

Price: $25.00

July 7-14 with Petr Fleischmann and Jacob Shinners (2 spots left).

This trip will focus work along the North Fork Salmon up toward Big Meadows and Wild Lake including other trails in the area.

Trinity Alps Wilderness - with Ascend Wilderness

Price: $25.00

September 27 - October 3 with Ascend Wilderness (10 people).

This trip will focus on an area of the northeastern Trinity Alps. Possibilities include Lady Gulch or Boulder Lakes regions. Determination will be made far in advance to give you fair warning. Pack support plus breakfasts and dinners will be provided. Last year, this trip had perfect weather and great company -- don't miss a late season opportunity in the mountains.

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Personal Disclosures of Medical Information and Medical Release

This will be kept confidential

Are you under treatment for any illness or conditions?

Are you currently taking any medications?

These trips are arduous, are you able to participate physically and mentally to help with trail reconstruction using hand tools? If not, what are your limitations?

Do you have any allergies to food, medication, or insects?

Do you have any pre-existing medical conditions that may affect your ability to participate in wilderness work activities?

Cancellation and No-Show Policy

We work hard to make these trips happen!

Believe it or not, folks have signed up to join us, we have purchased food for them, and they have not shown! We understand that something may come up and plans change, but we need warning so we can offer your spot to someone else.

If you cannot attend a trip that you are confirmed for, we need 14 days notice.

I understand the cancellation policy

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In an effort to promote the work we do our team will take photos and videos of our work. These are used for grant reporting but also press releases and website content. Please check all that apply below.

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Trinity Alps Wilderness - McNeil Creek 0 $0.00

Yolla Bolly - Middle Eel Wilderness - Long Lake 0 $0.00

Yolla Bolly - Middle Eel Wilderness - Cedar Basin 0 $0.00

Yolla Bolly - Middle Eel Wilderness - Family Trip 0 $0.00

Marble Mountain Wilderness - North Fork Salmon 0 $0.00

Trinity Alps Wilderness - with Ascend Wilderness 0 $0.00

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Backcountry Volunteering

2025 Week Long (Backcountry) Volunteer Trips

Please select all trips you want to attend

Emergency Contact

Personal Disclosures of Medical Information and Medical Release

Cancellation and No-Show Policy

We work hard to make these trips happen!

Promotional Release

Payment

Thanks for taking the time to complete this form.

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