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New Workforce Training Network to Empower Youth, Restore Ecosystems in the Klamath Mountains

April 5, 2025 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance 1 Comment

Bayside, CA – In the wake of historic dam removals and amid the profound healing of the newly free-flowing Klamath River, a new force for restoration and resilience is emerging. The Bigfoot Trail Alliance, in collaboration with regional nonprofits, educational partners, and local Tribes, proudly announces the launch of the Klamath Mountains Workforce Training Network […]

Breaking Barriers & Blazing Trails: Mary Kwart’s Journey

March 19, 2025 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance Leave a Comment

Explore the inspiring journey of Mary Kwart, a trailblazer in wildland firefighting and long-distance hiking.

2025 Wilderness and Primitive Trails Summit

January 12, 2025 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance Leave a Comment

2025 Wilderness and Primitive Trails Summit

Explore the highlights of the 2025 Wilderness and Primitive Trails Summit including discussions on trail projects and funding opportunities.

Intentional Hiking: A Trail For the Trees

January 11, 2025 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance Leave a Comment

Board President Michael Kauffmann joined Renee Patrick at Intentional Hiking to discuss the Bigfoot Trail.

Hiking and Volunteering with Eva Piontkowski

November 23, 2024 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance 1 Comment

Eva Piontkowski joins Bigfoot Trail Tales

For this episode we spoke with Eva Pointkowski who solo hiked around 200 miles of the Bigfoot Trail this summer. Eva grew up in the San Francisco area and nurtured her love of the outdoors in the Sierra Nevada. On a hike in the Marble Mountain Wilderness last year she learned of the Bigfoot Trail when she met one of our Trail Crews.

Teen Science Trip

November 5, 2024 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance 1 Comment

Learn about the Teen Science Trip that engaged local youth with real world science in the backcountry of the Trinity Alps Wilderness.

Getting Acquainted with the Bigfoot Trail

October 28, 2023 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance Leave a Comment

Based upon the experience of five Bigfoot veterans, here are five ways to dip your toes into the Bigfoot Trail. You can obtain more information including digital and hardcopy maps and other resources on the website.

Ron Crete and the BFT

October 17, 2023 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance Leave a Comment

It is a hard trail, as we learned in our last hiker report post. Ron Crete has been working at hiking it all for a few years and here is his report from these adventures. We appreciate his take on the trail and what it takes to hike it. Questions for Ron? Email him.

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