Indian Peaks Wilderness Alliance
Preserving and Protecting the Indian Peaks and James Peak Wilderness Areas
Trailhead Host Days
Each summer, the IPWA holds 3-4 Trailhead Host Days where volunteers host an informational booth at popular trailheads into the Indian Peaks or James Peak Wilderness areas.
This program provides an opportunity for volunteers to greet visitors at the start of their hikes and provide them information on hiking routes, wilderness regulations and best practices, and to answer any questions they might have. During a single day at the trailhead, we've seen over 500 people hitting the trails!
To see upcoming dates, check out our Events page!
IPWA volunteers Bette Erickson and Carol Marsh
Trailhead Host Day at the East Portal Trailhead
Volunteer Requirements:
Trailhead hosts must be active wilderness volunteers who have completed all training requirements and mentored hikes, and preferably have patrol and/or hiking experience at the trailhead they will be hosting. Volunteers who are interested can sign-up through the volunteer portal.
IPWA volunteer Danny Smith
Trailhead Host at East Portal Trailhead
"The Trailhead Host program allows all visitors, hikers, to see us as they set off. We try to greet everyone and offer help or advice. It is also a chance to spend time with fellow volunteers."
IPWA Volunteer Zdenka Smith