KYLIE YANG PHOTOS
HOW A TRAIL GETS MADE:
FIELD WORK When it comes to the practice of laying and maintaining the Continental Divide Trail, CDTC’s Field Programs are in charge! Director of Field Programs Morgan Anderson and Field Programs Manager answer some FAQs about the nitty-gritty of trail maintenance. By Morgan Anderson and Kylie Yang
Morgan Anderson (above, left) is the Director of Field Programs with CDTC. She plans projects and logistics each field season, develops and directs our programs, and writes and manages grants to fund Field Program work and staff. Morgan has worked in conservation and trails for 8 years, 5 of them with the Continental Divide Trail Coalition. Kylie Yang (above, right) is the Field Programs Manager for the CDTC. Kylie supervises our two seasonal Field Instructors, works collaboratively with land managers and partners to coordinate our volunteer trail work projects, and is responsible for overseeing and coordinating and implementation of the CDTC Adopter Program. Kylie joined CDTC in 2021, and has worked in conservation and trails for four years. Q: How do you determine which projects to work on every year? Land managers, partner organizations, and volunteers reach out to Field Programs to discuss
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