WILD ROCKIES

October 2024 Newsletter

The 2025 Season is Around the Corner!

2025 is right around the corner, which means we here at WRFI are gearing up for another incredible year in the field! Every season, we look forward to taking students out on our seven courses, which are held throughout the mountain west in the spring, summer, and fall. Each course has a unique syllabus and academic focus, and class takes place in the backcountry, often around a campfire. Between 3 and 15 semester credits are available, depending on the course. Activities range from backpacking, to cycling, to kayaking, and more in some of America and Canada’s most stunning landscapes.


This year, think outside the classroom and discover what there is to learn when you’re working on your portfolio for Southwest Climate Studio Art from a desert canyon or fine-tuning your plant identification skills while backpacking through the wilderness on Montana Afoot and Afloat. We’re so excited to bring you along with us for all that is to come in 2025 and beyond.


If you’re ready to take the next step, visit our website and fill out an academic course application. Once received, our office will reach out for an introductory call. Talk to you soon!

WRFI's BOGO Offer Deadline: October 31st

2025 Course Applications

Early Enrollment Deadline: October 31st

Apply for Colorado Plateau or Southwest Climate Studio Art Today!

If you're interested in joining either our Colorado Plateau or Southwest Climate Studio Art courses next spring, the time to apply is now! Any student who enrolls in either course by October 31st will automatically receive a 5% discount on their tuition. Don't miss this chance to save!


If you have questions about joining a WRFI course, please reach out to Kelsey, our Student Experience Manager.

Email Kelsey

Fresh From the Field: Cob Staines

A Case for Cloud Watching

Beloved WRFI instructor Cob joins us as this week's featured blogger to share some insight from his time on this season's Colorado Plateau course. The way he sees it, the fast pace and high stress of modern life often keeps us from stopping to appreciate the beauty and magic around us. He urges us to change that narrative for the sake of not only ourselves, but the many generations to come.


"'There is time yet,’ I breathe. Time to learn to weave what I had witnessed into empowering reflection, discussion, action, and celebration."


Read Cob's blog post, “A Case for Cloud Watching” for more of his reflections on the preoccupations of modern life. Follow the link below!

Read the Post Here

WRFI Job Board

North Wind Group (Remote)Administrative Analyst

email WRFI alum and current employee Allie at alexandrajleber@gmail.com with questions!


Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Bozeman, MT) Outreach Specialist, Wildlife Passage


New Mexico Highlands University (Las Vegas, NM)

Associate Professor of Forestry


New Mexico Highlands University (Las Vegas, NM Assistant Professor of Forestry


Center for Large Landscape Conservation (Bozeman, MT) -- Communications and Development Coordinator


Climate Justice Alliance (Remote) -- Executive Director


The Conservation Alliance (Remote) -- Marketing Manager


SWCA Environmental Consultants (Alburqurque, NM) -- Assistant Staff Environmental Planner


Greater Yellowstone Coalition (Driggs, ID) -- Idaho Conservation Manager


Intermountain West Joint Venture (Missoula, MT) -- Western Forests Conservation Manager

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