Times-News

In its first year, program teaches Idaho, Montana youth how to backpack, clear trails

BOISE — A new program is teaching the next generation of local youth how to appreciate the outdoors. Last month, the Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation completed its inaugural season of its ...
Ravalli Republic

Backpacking, trailwork, camaraderie: Program teaches youth wilderness skills

The Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation (SBFC) recently concluded the second season of their Youth Wilderness Program.
The Spokesman-Review

From forest newbies to ‘certified trail dogs’: College students tell of their experiences maintaining wilderness routes in the Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation

The Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation was created nearly 20 years ago to steward those two huge chunks of primitive country and keep them accessible to visitors. But there’s a second, less ...
Skagit Valley Herald

Into the wild: Backpacking into the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area

I know that I’m totally blessed and get to do a lot of cool stuff but, my most favorite trip every year is backpacking with my daughter, Kolby. It’s the best daddy/daughter time in the world. No TV, ...
Longview News-Journal

In its first year, program teaches Idaho, Montana youth how to backpack, clear trails

Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Wilderness Ranger Fellow Marlena Nelson (left) and youth participant Allegra Seyler (right) saw a tree at South Fork Big Creek. (Courtesy of Ian Harris) A new program is ...