Wilderness May-X

The Wilderness May-x is a 3 week program taking place at our Hermosa Field Station. Here, students spend three weeks discovering the hidden gem that is the Gila National Forest. They will partake in multiple different backpacking trips into the Aldo Leopold Wilderness learning the different species that inhabit this area, what it takes to be a good wilderness steward, and creating long lasting friendships with their peers.

You Will Learn…

  • Backpacking Skills

  • Wilderness First Aid

  • Crosscut Saw Skills

  • Trail Maintenance

  • Hiking Skills

  • Knot Tying

  • Animal Packing

  • Wildlife Ecology

  • Natural History

  • Primitive Skills