WILD ROCKIES
April 2023 Newsletter
Life After WRFI
Two of our awesome alums, Elisabeth Davidson (Montana Afoot and Afloat '22) and Rachel French (Cycle the Rockies '21) recently shared in interviews how WRFI impacted their lives beyond the courses they each took. Elisabeth created an artistic capstone project that will culminate with an art show in Missoula in April, and Rachel changed her major to Environmental Studies upon returning to school in Wisconsin. She shared how she came to this decision in more in a UW campus magazine. Check out the links below to read more about their experiences, and if you're in Missoula, we'd love to see you at Elisabeth's show!
Summer 2023 Partnerships
UM Summer Exploration and The Venture Out Project
This summer, we're offering new opportunities to have a WRFI experience for a wider range of our community! High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors can join UM Summer Exploration to get a feel for college life in Missoula, while also earning credit in the backcountry with us. This course runs July 15th-28th and applications are open now!

Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are invited to join us on a backcountry adventure via our partnership with The Venture Out Project! Our 10-day backpacking + boating trip explores queer-centered ecology in the Glacier National Park region, and is both physically and intellectually challenging. Registration for this trip, taking place July 6th-15th, is open now!

Course Updates
The 2023 Season is Here!
Our first course of the year, Colorado Plateau: Desert Canyons and Cultures, began on Saturday, April 1st! We're beyond excited to welcome a new class of WRFI students to our community and to share incredible experiences with you all this year.

A Chance to Give Back
While courses are starting up, there's still plenty of time to contribute to our general scholarship fund. Our goal this year is to provide more financial aid than ever before, and we need your help! Visit our donations page here to help change lives.

Featured Course: Montana Afoot and Afloat
One of our favorite courses, with scholarships available! This Fall course, worth 15 total credits, is all about examining the relationship between people and the land, specifically focusing on areas throughout Montana. Approximately half of the course is spent in the backcountry, from backpacking through wilderness areas, kayaking on the Missouri River, visiting Yellowstone National Park, and more. The other half is spent connecting with locals who depend on and care about the land they inhabit.
WRFI Job Board
Northern Center — Arctic Program Coordinator

Wildland Trekking — Multiple Positions

Exploring New Horizons— Naturalist

Wonderland Gear Exchange — Assistant Inventory Manager

National Recreation and Park Association — Marketing and Engagement Manager
Wild Rockies Field Institute is a 501(c)3 organization. Your gift is fully tax deductible. Our Federal Identification Number is 81-0487425.