The Cortez Journal
San Juan Mountains Association and the San Juan National Forest is recruiting volunteers for the information specialists and Ghost Rider programs.
Hikers, backpackers and horsemen can volunteering for this program, which promotes public education about Leave No Trace land ethics and behaviors that protects the integrity of wilderness. WIS volunteers primarily work on all Wilderness trails on the San Juan, in particular the Needle Creek trail and up to Chicago Basin.
Ghost Riders are skilled mounted volunteers on the Wilderness trails. Volunteers are provided with training, uniforms and nametags. Horsemen must provide their own stock. Online training is available, and the first meeting is June 2. For information, contact [email protected], or 385-1310.
Since 1988, SJMA promotes responsible care of natural and cultural resources through education and hands-on involvement that inspires respect and reverence for our lands. For more information, visit sjma.org.
