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The Dillon Ranger District on the White River National Forest is in Silverthorne, Colorado. It is located 70 miles west of Denver up in the mountains at an elevation of 8,800 feet. The Continental Divide runs through this area providing opportunities for hiking in high alpine terrain. Approx. 35,000 people reside in Summit County which is home to four major ski areas: Copper Mtn, Breckenridge, Arapahoe Basin and Keystone. There are plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities in the area including hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, rafting, and much more.

The intern will work with the Forest Service Wilderness Ranger.  He/she will assist with trail maintenance, visitor contacts, campsite rehabilitation and inventory, sign and trailhead maintenance, volunteer projects, and talk with forest visitors to explain regulations and answer questions.  The days will involve extensive hiking/backpacking in challenging high alpine terrain along with performing trail maintenance projects.

Quick Facts

Site Name: 
White River National Forest
State: 
CO
Location: 
Silverthorne
Headline: 
The Dillon Ranger District of the White River National Forest in central Colorado is looking for interns to work in in their wilderness and trails programs.
Position Code (PO): 
PO-00316731
Organization: 
Government
Agency: 
USFS Rocky Mountain Region (R2)
Start Date: 
Tue, 05/28/2013
End Date: 
Mon, 08/19/2013
Fill Priority: 
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