Trail Talk 2025

The final week of the YCP season brought a nice change of pace and a chance to finish on a high note. The crew split their time between hauling logs to a trail project at Blacktail Butte and lending a […]

With the season starting to wind down, YCP is still making the most of every workday—and Week 9 was no exception. On Monday, the crew split up at the Leigh Lake trailhead. One team staged logs for an upcoming causeway

Weeks seven and eight were packed with milestones, including the completion of the Leigh Lake boat portage project and YCP’s much-anticipated backcountry hitch. From big lifts to remote trail work, the crew had fun and made major progress. Wrapping Up

Weeks three and four brought a mix of learning, trail work, and even a little teaching for the YCP crew. While week three was a bit lighter on time in the field (thanks to the 4th of July holiday), the

YCP works together to improve the trail at Schwabacher Landing. YCP’s second week on the job was a full one, with plenty of variety and a few special moments along the way. On Monday, the crew headed to Schwabacher Landing

YCP crew members get their first taste of trail maintenance for the summer on the Taggart Lake Trail. The 2025 Youth Conservation Program began on June 16, marking the start of the nineteenth season of teens spending their summer working and