Mission, Vision & Values

Making the world a better place, one student at a time.

Mission

The Wild Rockies Field Institute offers academically rigorous, place-based field courses that develop engaged, informed citizens and strong leaders capable of addressing complex social and environmental issues.

WRFI Courses:

Vision

The Wild Rockies Field Institute fosters the next generation of leaders and environmental stewards through field-based education in the American West.

Values

The Wild Rockies Field Institute was founded on a strong set of values. The entire WRFI community – board members, staff, students, instructors and alumni – share a commitment to wilderness, education, responsibility, respect, and excellence. Together, these values define who we are and what we do.

Impact

The Wild Rockies Field Institute has been gathering stories of our impact to share with our community and the world.  Attached below are PDFs of specific students and how WRFI has impacted their lives.

Coburn Hanson Impact Story

Dave Morris Instructor Story

Brooke Reynolds Impact Story

Cob Staines Instructor Story

Gabby Zaldumbide Impact Story

Elijah Manzer Impact Story

Simon Winograd Impact Story

Caroline Serio Impact Story

Emma Roginski Impact Story

Emma Hamilton Impact Story

Allie Leber Impact Story

Taylor Ferguson Impact Story

Catie DeMets Impact Story