Grand Canyon Conservancy
Join a Wildland trip in the Grand Canyon and automatically contribute!
Wildland Trekking and our parent company Intrepid Travel’s official non-profit arm, The Intrepid Foundation, are proud to be part of an exciting partnership with the Grand Canyon Conservancy right here in our own backyard. Together, we all (Intrepid Travel, Wildland Trekking, The Grand Canyon Conservancy, and you – our deeply valued guests) can help conserve the Grand Canyon for the enjoyment and enrichment of future generations!
Please Note: The Intrepid Foundation will match donations to Grand Canyon Conservancy up to $300 USD. Donate Today!
Who is The Grand Canyon Conservancy?
Wildland Trekking’s Grand Canyon trips directly support the Grand Canyon Conservancy (GCC), who are on a mission to protect Grand Canyon National Park for future generations. GCC is the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park, raising private funds, operating retail shops within the park, and providing premier guided educational programs about the natural and cultural history of the region. With almost 6 million visitors to the park annually, GCC runs educational programs and immersive experiences that teach people about the park’s cultural and environmental significance.
View projects that GCC funds and supports.
Donations to GCC support trail restoration and maintenance, conservation and preservation of native vegetation and wildlife, and educational programs. To find out more or make a donation, visit https://www.theintrepidfoundation.org/t/grand-canyon-conservancy.
How Can You Participate?
You can make a donation to the Intrepid Foundation today to support the Grand Canyon Conservancy’s work by visiting this page. Supporter contributions have an immediate impact on the park with recent efforts focused on restoring over 400 miles of historic trails and achieving designation as an International Dark Sky Park (2019).
You can become a member! Join for as little as $35 a year and help protect and preserve this wonder of the world. Members are an essential part of GCC.
You can also help support the GCC by visiting one of their stores at the canyon, or by visiting grandcanyon.org and signing up for the GCC’s email newsletter.
Who is The Intrepid Foundation?
The Intrepid Foundation is the not-for-profit arm of Intrepid Travel, the world’s largest adventure travel company, on a mission to create positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection. The registered charity does this by carefully selecting local partners who are creating positive solutions across a range of issues impacting the communities Intrepid travelers visit, from inequality and economic development to environmental restoration and wildlife protection. Since its inception in 2002, the Intrepid Foundation has raised over AU $15.5 million for more than 160 partners around the world. Intrepid Travel absorbs all administration costs so that 100% of donations can go directly to community causes. Each of its 900+ itineraries is aligned to a local or global partner and in 2024, the company is matching public contributions up to $1 million. Read the 2023 Integrated Annual Report, follow the Intrepid Foundation on Facebook and Instagram and Intrepid Travel on Twitter and LinkedIn for more information.
Visitor Safety: Ambulance
GCC has provided vital funding for Grand Canyon National Park’s emergency services and visitor safety programs, including a new ambulance.
Ribbon Falls Bridge
Ribbon Falls is one of the highlights of the Rim to Rim hike. It was damaged in a flood in 2017, which has made visiting the waterfall more difficult. GCC is funding a replacement bridge.
Indigenous Voices
Grand Canyon Conservancy is funding the replacement of hundreds of informational signs and panels that must be updated and replaced in order to properly elevate indigenous voices to their rightful place.
Havasupai Gardens
Havasupai Gardens is a lush oasis on the Tonto Plateau along the Bright Angel Trail. GCC was instrumental in lobbying for the name to be changed to honor the people who stewarded this land for generations.
Lidar Mapping
GCC is funding a complete laser-mapping (LIDAR) initiative at Grand Canyon National Park, which will inform how best to steward and care for this unique and spectacularly special landscape.