by Darby Knoll | Apr 29, 2025 | From Past Scholarship Recipients
During the summer of 2022, Tory had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Juneau Icefield Research Program (JIRP) with support from the Backcountry Squatters Scholarship. This transformative experience combined hands-on glaciology research, technical mountaineering training, and personal growth, shaping her career aspirations and deepening her connection to the natural world.
by Darby Knoll | Mar 11, 2025 | From Past Scholarship Recipients
With the support of Backcountry Squatters, Jamilah completed a swift water rescue course, gaining essential skills and confidence as a river guide. This experience emphasized the importance of preparation, teamwork, and leadership on the water.
by Darby Knoll | Feb 11, 2025 | From Past Scholarship Recipients
With the help of a Backcountry Squatters scholarship, Khushi spent my summer as a river guide, gained her Wilderness First Responder certification, and grew in ways she never imagined. The community and support she found through BCS has opened doors she never knew existed in the outdoors.
by Darby Knoll | Oct 14, 2024 | From Past Scholarship Recipients
Ella was a recipient of the 2022 Spring scholarship for outdoor education and completed an Canyoneering course through the University of Utah which helped her embrace her full outdoor potential.
by Darby Knoll | Sep 17, 2024 | From Past Scholarship Recipients
Ice Climbing w/ Jaime Jaime was a recipient of the 2023 Fall scholarship for outdoor education and completed an Ice Climbing course in British Columbia Water ebbs and flows, collects memories and emotion as we interact with different facets of water – as fluid,...
by Darby Knoll | Jun 17, 2024 | From Past Scholarship Recipients
Adi Sadeh was a recipient of the 2022 Fall scholarship for outdoor education and received her Wilderness First Responder certification through NOLS.