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Abigail Binder

Missoula

Summary

Developed key skills in environmental stewardship, public interaction, and safety management in outdoor setting. Demonstrates ability to lead educational programs and manage diverse tasks efficiently. Seeking to transition these capabilities to new field, bringing strong foundation in teamwork and communication.

Work History

Wilderness Ranger Intern (Trails & Recreation)

Northern Rockies Internship Collaborative / USFS – Custer Gallatin NF
West Yellowstone, MT
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Conducted wilderness and dispersed recreation patrols assessing campsite impacts, visitor use, and social trails.
  • Performed dispersed site cleanup and naturalization.
  • Assisted with recreation facility maintenance including trailhead sign upkeep and hazard identification.
  • Supported trail maintenance: crosscut log-outs, drainage repair, brushing, and clearing.
  • Delivered public education on Leave No Trace, wilderness regulations, and safety.
  • Demonstrated backcountry navigation, radio communication, and remote fieldwork skills.

Visitor Services Assistant

Earthquake Lake Visitor Center / USFS Custer Gallatin NF
West Yellowstone, MT
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Provided interpretive education to 100+ visitors daily.
  • Assisted with emergency radio communication and incident reporting.
  • Offered trip-planning assistance and safety briefings.
  • Delivered public messaging on bear awareness, fire restrictions, and responsible recreation.
  • (Concurrent with Wilderness Ranger Internship)

Education

B.S. - Forestry, Minor in Fire Sciences & Management

University of Montana
Missoula, MT
05-2027

High School Diploma -

Florence-Carlton High School
Florence, MT
05-2022

Skills

  • Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED – American Heart Association
  • USFS Driver Certification – 4WD vehicles & ATVs
  • Crosscut Saw Certified (USFS)
  • Bear Safety & Conflict Avoidance Training
  • Radio Communications (USFS)
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook
  • GPS & Mapping

RELEVANT FIELD SKILLS

  • Recreation site maintenance
  • Dispersed campsite impact assessment & naturalization
  • Hazard identification
  • Visitor contact, safety messaging, and regulation education
  • Trailhead & facility signing installation/maintenance
  • Data collection on visitor use, campsite conditions, trail impacts
  • Backcountry navigation and remote fieldwork

Timeline

Wilderness Ranger Intern (Trails & Recreation)

Northern Rockies Internship Collaborative / USFS – Custer Gallatin NF
05.2025 - 08.2025

Visitor Services Assistant

Earthquake Lake Visitor Center / USFS Custer Gallatin NF
05.2025 - 08.2025

B.S. - Forestry, Minor in Fire Sciences & Management

University of Montana

High School Diploma -

Florence-Carlton High School

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