Backcountry for women
The second annual “Babes Backcountry Adventure Weekend,” a weekend including “Tele Teaser” telemark clinics, “Intro to the Backcountry” clinic and a two-day hut trip, offers women a chance to ski, snowboard or snowshoe with an overnight stay in Francie’s Cabin Hut. One- to four-day options are available. Babes was founded by three-time national telemark free skiing champion Leslie Ross and is dedicated to educating women in outdoor skills in a safe, supportive fun environment. Register at babesinthebackcountry.com or call 970-453-4060.
Moab park volunteers
Arches National Park, near Moab, Utah, needs volunteers to work with park rangers either from early March to mid-June or from early June to September-October. Volunteers typically work a five-day, 40-hour week after rigorous training. Volunteers work in the new visitor center, lead walks and hikes, prepare and deliver evening campground presentations, interact informally with visitors on trails and occasionally undertake special projects. Work is overseen by park rangers. Volunteers receive free housing, uniforms and a small stipend. Visit nps.gov/arch, including the information under “Support Your Park;” then e-mail sharon_brussell@nps.gov.
– Compiled by Andrea Labak and Dane Strom
