Dates:
Meeting Date/Time/Location:
June 15th, 6PM, Augusta Information Station
Hike In Date: June 16th
Hike Out Date: June 21st
Ranger District:
Rocky Mountain Ranger District
Trailhead:
South Fork Sun near Benchmark
Campsite:
Backcountry Primitive: Along South Fork Sun River near Goat Creek
Miles to camp:
11
Hiking Difficulty:
Moderate: Hike of about 11 miles with minimal elevation gain brings you to your basecamp along the South Fork Sun River.
Work Difficulty:
Difficult: Clearing trail of deadfall using crosscut and hand saws, including heavy lifting of downed trees. Includes a daily hike to your worksite up to 6 miles and over 1500 ft of elevation gain.
Project Description
This third-annual Women’s Affinity Group trip in memory of Becki Linhart is an empowering opportunity to connect with other women, embrace the wilderness, and discover your inner strength while learning new skills. No experience is needed – just a passion for hard work and a desire to grow. We welcome all women and girls (transgender and cisgender) as well as non-binary people who feel a connection to the women’s community.
Get ready for an epic adventure! Over the past few seasons, BMWF volunteers have been working hard to reopen up the Goat Creek trail. Last year our volunteers got it cleared for the first time in years, and your help is needed to keep it open! Armed with crosscut saws, we'll clear the trail, battling through the fallen trees and obstacles that have piled up since last summer. After a hard day's work, relax and unwind at your camp along the South Fork Sun River. Picture yourself relaxing by the water, taking a refreshing swim, or casting a line in search of the elusive Cutthroat Trout. This isn't just a trail project – it's an unforgettable outdoor experience with a group of fellow strong women!
Who was Becki?
Becki was singular, not someone you forget – her dark, sardonic sense of humor was juxtaposed against a very silly, made-up-song-singing, passionate woman. The throughline in Becki’s life was a passion for all that was wild. From growing up camping with her family in Pittsburgh, to earning a degree in Recreation, Parks and Tourism Management at Penn State, to working in conservation, she carved her own path through life. She found joy in traveling both abroad and throughout the country in order to experience the world as much as she could. Along the way, Becki created an immense network of friends and colleagues that shared her values, goals and sense of humor.
In January 2023, when she was 32 years old, Becki was diagnosed Small Cell Carcinoma of the Ovary, Hypercalcemic Type (SCCOHT) – a rare and aggressive form of ovarian cancer. Throughout her treatment, Becki continued to remain forward-thinking in planning her next trips and also found solace reminiscing about the various places she lived, worked, grew, and ultimately made better. While Becki passed away in June 2023, her legacy of giving back to our wilderness remains. We hope that anyone who learns about Becki honors her memory by living like she did – eschewing norms, living your truth, giving back to the environment, spending time with loved friends and family, and laughing along the way.
Cancellation Policy
It is very important to know that you are expected to commit to the project once you sign up. All of our projects take a lot of time and effort to organize and we want to make sure that we have full trips so that we can complete the project as outlined by our Forest Service partners. Please do not sign up for a trip unless you are committed to doing it.
We do, of course, understand that things happen and circumstances change, so if you must cancel, please do so as soon as possible. Cancellations made less than 45 days before the trip and no-shows will forfeit their project registration deposit as a cancellation fee.
While uncommon, BMWF may find it necessary to cancel a project due to low volunteer sign-ups or safety reasons (i.e. wildfires), but will contact volunteers as soon as possible and typically no later than two weeks before the project start date. For this reason we strongly recommend volunteers purchase trip insurance when making airline reservations or other travel arrangements.
To see how many spots are available click the SIGN UP button below. The second page will tell you when there are fewer than 4 spots remaining on a trip.
We encourage you to join the waitlist if a trip is full – we often have openings for these spots throughout the summer!