Andrew has been a trail professional with the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, PCTA and other organizations. As a technical advisor for PCTA, Andrew provided oversight and training to conservation corps crews and volunteers performing maintenance on the PCT. When he's not working on a trail, you'll likely find him hiking one (he’s section hiking the PCT) and taking pictures.
As a trail worker I’ve often been asked, “What a cool job! How do you get a job like that?” I always take the time to explain how I did it (volunteering) and encourage the person asking to consider volunteering if they are interested in pursuing a career in trails. ... Read more
Another season in the woods: how/why I got paid to spend a summer on the PCT and how volunteering changed my life (or can change your life.)
In my 17 years of working on trails, I’ve had one conversation more than any other. That conversation begins:
“Oh, so you’re like ... Read more
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