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CDTA Youth Corps is supported by a generous grant from REI and with assistance from the U.S. Forest Service.

CDTA Youth Corps Presentations

2003 Youth Corps Visitors
Find out first hand what it is like building the “King of All Trails”. The CDTA Youth Corps delivers presentations to youth groups, schools, and service organizations throughout Colorado during the month of August every year. These presentations include descriptions of the crew’s personal experiences living and working on the primitive and challenging CDT. This is an opportunity to find out first-hand how they coped with challenges and what benefits their project served for local communities, the environment, and themselves.

For more information, contact Teresa Martinez at 1-888-909-CDTA or email teresa@cdtrail.org

CDTA Youth Corps Visitors Program

Visitors receiving a safety talk by Youth Corps Members before working on the Trail
The CDTA Youth Corps Visitor program enables youth groups to hike to the Youth Corps crew’s work site and build trail with them. This unique opportunity can be a one-day trek or a multi-day adventure. As part of this unique opportunity, your group will enjoy Educational programs about the Continental Divide, Leave No Trace principles, backcountry safety, leadership, camp organization, and local natural resources. You’ll also learn how the project benefits the community, environment and yourself.
Organized youth groups ages 11-18 are welcome with a maximum of 12 youth participants allowed per visit. One adult supervisor is required per every 4 youth. Join us in this once-in-a-lifetime chance to build one of our nation’s greatest legacies.

For more information, contact Teresa Martinez at 1-888-909-CDTA or email teresa@cdtrail.org