Wilderness Education
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
Education programs focused on wilderness ethics and responsible recreation are a core component of how we advance our mission and foster appreciation for the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. From hosting traditional skills workshops to placing trained education volunteers at popular trailheads, we are continuously engaging wilderness visitors in meaningful conversations about caring for the wild.
Women in Wilderness
Women in Wilderness is an annual 2.5-day immersive workshop designed to empower women with traditional backcountry skills, wilderness stewardship, and community-building experiences while fostering confidence and connection to wild landscapes. Featuring expert female instructors, the program includes hands-on training in crosscut saw use, bear safety, packing, Leave No Trace principles, and a hands-on stewardship project. Held in early June on the beautiful Stillwater River adjacent to our beloved Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness.
Trail Ambassadors
Our popular Trail Ambassador Program places trained volunteers at key trailheads around the Wilderness to provides the essential guidance in wilderness ethics and responsible recreation. Our ambassadors offer local knowledge, tools, and reminders to ensure both beginners and seasoned adventurers can make the most of their time in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness while preserving the landscape for future generations. With both daily shifts and long-term placements through our Ambassador-in-Residence program, there’s a meaningful volunteer opportunity for everyone.
Header photo courtesy David Wells.
Yellowstone’s Capstone Atlas
Visit the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness year round from the comfort of your home, van or coffee shop. This is an indispensable volume for all Wilderness advocates and a must have for anyone living, working or playing in the shadow of this remarkable landscape.
“Whether you've been to the Absarokas and Beartooths or not, whether you live nearby them or not, this book conveys the spirit and allure of beloved high country anywhere on the planet.” - Atlas review in Mountain Journal
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