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Day Hikes around the Wind River Range, Pinedale Wyoming
First off, the Wind River Range is a massive, gnarly, and difficult to access mountain range, hence not a ton of information on ‘day hikes’. Grizzly bears, wolves, mountain men, hunters, mountaineers, Wyoming’s highest peak, glaciers, the continental divide, wilderness….The Wind River Range is no joke. Here are the stats… The links in this article…
Complete Guide to Finding and Starting Seasonal Jobs & Seasonal Lifestyles
What is a Seasonal Job? A seasonal job is an employment position with a contract for work for a period of time, typically 6 months and is usually in places with seasons. Ski resorts, summer lodges, national parks, ranches and farms, mountain resorts, or construction are examples of places that hire seasonal workers. Seasonal work…
A Day in the Life of a Horse Ranch Wrangler
Sweat, sunburns, worn boots, & very tired or very spirited horses. 5:50 AM: Wake up with 5 minutes to spare before starting to saddle 40-60 horses. Shovel down some oatmeal and granola and count on a better breakfast later with guests. 6:00 AM: Mumble good mornings to the co-workers while you can’t stop thinking about…
Equestrian Career Guide to Working as a Horse Wrangler
A wrangler is someone who takes care of a horse herd. Wrangling is the act of rounding up a herd. You can wrangler horses, cows, kids….it’s all the same! A wrangler’s job is to ensure that the horses and animals are properly cared for, from their living environment, health, and exercise and training. Where can…
How I Worked and Traveled Seasonally Around the Rocky Mountains the Past Six Years
I first discovered I could work seasonal jobs in beautiful places for 6 months at a time while attending CSU in Fort Collins, Colorado. I found a Wrangler position in Grand Teton National Park to work from May through October guiding trail rides out of Jackson Lake Lodge. Between my junior and senior year of…
My Stolen Bike Was Found and Recovered!
Summer of 2020, the pandemic caused lockdown and panic amongst cities. I was lucky enough to be moving from the great space of Wyoming, to Tacoma, Washington (long story). Having my bike with me while recovering from knee surgery was a life saver in Tacoma. I biked along a path following the water way 2-3…
ACL Quad Tendon Reconstruction Personal Experience Blog
After going through an ACL recovery, my first major injury, surgery, and recovery in my life at 25 years old, I found reading personal blogs, watching Vlogs, and just talking with others who went through the same injury and experience helped my mental health a ton. I didn’t find a ton of information, actually almost…
Tips for Mental Health Adjust to and Working a Seasonal Job
Embarking on the Journey Preparing for the season is a great way to ease your nerves before you start work and move into your housing. Most seasonal jobs will have emailed you a welcome letter or packet of some sort telling you what you need to bring and what to expect. Read these closely as…
What is Leasing a Horse and How to Find a Horse to Lease
Leasing a horse is paying an agreed-upon amount of money, usually monthly, in exchange to ride a horse a certain amount of times. There are several types of leases to choose from. Full Horse Lease A full lease allows you to ride the horse as much as you want. You have full access to riding…
