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 #9
Put the headphone one and blast Salt n' Peppa's Push It this week. We are going to do hills, a HIIT routine, and a run all in the same workout time frame. When you are not pushing it up hills or on the trails, make sure to reserve some time for a creative activity. Finish … Continue reading P.T. Week #9
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 #5
This week, we are going to ramp it back up with some difficult H.I.I.T. routines mixed in with self-selected cardio workouts. Last week, you might have noticed that there was not a post for P.T. The WCC staff, including its crew leaders, had Spring Break. With so much catch up work yesterday, we are just … Continue reading P.T. Week #5
P.T. Week #4
This week we are focusing on cardio. It is warming up, with the exception of snow in Laramie today, and what's a better way to enjoy cardio than doing it outside! We are still going to do H.I.I.T. routines but gauge them more for strength than cardio. To Finish by the End of the Week: … Continue reading P.T. Week #4
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
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