Reconnect Earth recently wrapped up a busy summer, our first in the field since COVID-19 put a temporary stop to our activities in 2020. This year, with new COVID safety precautions in place, we were able to return to the field and run two nine-day backpacking trips in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, as planned.

College students and recent college graduates from throughout the Greater Northwest region–and beyond–joined our trips in July and August, during which we hiked through subalpine meadows, climbed to the base of a huge alpine glacier, experienced ancient old-growth forests, and much more. Along the way we had many discussions about environmental issues, social justice, and grassroots activism skills, exploring how to activate our potential as agents of positive change in our communities.

To learn more about our successful Summer 2021 trips, check out our season impact report here. Also stay tuned for more opportunities with Reconnect Earth as we head into the school year–and in the meantime, check out the photos below from the summer!