The 2016 WCC field season summer projects range from hard core trail work in Glendo State Park to archaeological site restoration near Newcastle. Corps members will gain valuable experience while developing leadership and outdoor skills on 18 projects that include trail maintenance and construction, fencing, beetle kill mitigation, tree planting, historic preservation, and fuels reduction. … Continue reading Work Locations 2016
2016 Earth Day
April 22, Laramie WY - Yet another successful Earth Day on University of Wyoming's campus. We moved our tiny workshop into the middle of Simpson's Plaza and loaded up Laramie's glass recycling from 11-2pm, collecting over 20 standard sized recycling bins in just 2 hours. Next week, our leaders will drive the trailers full of … Continue reading 2016 Earth Day
P.T. Week 10 (Final Week)
This is the last week of physical training for our 2016 crew leaders. As of now, they are working on their USFS S-212 chainsaw certification, but when they get back this will be their last week under the fitness wing of the WCC. Those outside the WCC, please write in the comments or email us … Continue reading P.T. Week 10 (Final Week)
P.T. Week #8
This week, we are going to venture into some cross training by combining strength, endurance, and cardio into one workout. To offset the impact of this routine, we recommend a few sessions of yoga to stretch out and work on core. And remember, get outside...maybe even ask a family member or old friend to join … Continue reading P.T. Week #8
P.T. Week #7
This week we are going to be doing a workout similar to week 1. We hope everyone is getting outside as the weather is warming up. Finish by the Week's End: -60-100 push-ups daily -10 pull ups daily -2:30 standard plank -Go out and enjoy public land near you -56 hours of sleep -21 liters … Continue reading P.T. Week #7
P.T. Week #6
For Week #6 we wanted to mix up the fitness routine. Find a track or a city block and be prepared to sweat, curse, and feel accomplished. Remember to finish all those tasks by this time next Monday. Enjoy. Finish by the Week’s End: - 60-100 push-ups a day - 2:30 minute standard plank - … Continue reading P.T. Week #6
P.T. Week #3
Great work if you have been keeping up with the workouts. This week we are going to slow it down a little. We are still going to have high repetition body weight but a little less intense. You will notice Yoga for 2-3 hours this week. Finish By the End of the Week 50-100 push-ups … Continue reading P.T. Week #3
P.T. Week #1
Want to be as fit as a WCC Crew Leader? Every week from now till the summer, the WCC is encouraging its leaders to be healthy while winding up for the summer/fall season to come. We figured, why not post the routines on the blog so others may follow along too? In the first week … Continue reading P.T. Week #1
Tourism in Wyoming’s State Parks Increase
"For the third straight year, the Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails division saw record-breaking visitation numbers, with an 8 percent increase." "Over the last decade, visitation to Wyoming has increased 48 percent" The WCC has played a role in Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resource's increase in numbers thanks, in part, to the … Continue reading Tourism in Wyoming’s State Parks Increase
Meet the 2016 Field Crew Leaders
This year's selection was difficult to say the least. Patrick, Jim, and Evan deliberated long past the work day into many evenings. We want to thank everyone that took the time to apply for leader - our application takes time as does the interview. We really do appreciate it. As to those that we did … Continue reading Meet the 2016 Field Crew Leaders
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