Wilderness Information Specialists / Ghost Riders

Horsemen, hikers, backpackers, birdwatchers, artists & photographers can enjoy volunteering for Wilderness. Some volunteers ride the train and greet visitors arriving in Needle Creek. They provide trail information, wilderness education, and Leave No Trace ethics. Others horseback ride, hike or backpack trails in the Weminuche, Lizard Head or South San Juan Wilderness areas. All volunteers are goodwill ambassadors for Wilderness. Minimum requirement is 3 days per season and a willingness to learn. Volunteers are provided with a uniform and name tag. Horsemen must provide their own stock.
Contact Kathe Hayes 385-1310

Trainings
May 10- WIS / Ghost Riders Training
8:00am-3:00pm San Juan Public Lands Center, Registration required. Contact Kathe Hayes, 385-1310

June 5- WIS/Ghost Rider Annual Pizza Meeting Contact Kathe Hayes, 385-1310

June 7 - Needle Creek Camp Set-up, WIS only
DSNGRR & Needle Creek, Contact Kathe Hayes 385-1310
Register Here

Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
Trail Information Specialists (TIS)

In this program, modeled after the WIS (Wilderness
Information Specialists) program, volunteers will be trained in interacting with the public that uses Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Specifically, volunteers will be stationed at the Sand Canyon Trail area during high-use times of the week and year. This is a well-used area of the Monument that will benefit greatly by informing the public about Leave No Trace ethics, as well as the laws of the Monument. Volunteers will also be educated in the biological and cultural resources that make the Monument unique and how to avoid disturbing them. Those interested in attending a training must RSVP.

contact Kathe Hayes or call (970) 385-1310

Register Here

Winter Recreation Ambassadors

Volunteers provide information and monitoring at popular winter recreation sites throughout the winter .
Contact Kathe Hayes 385-1310