High Rock Trekkers History
High Rock Trekkers History
The High Rock Trekkers (HRT) is a nonprofit organization comprised of 4-wheelers from several states. Founded in 1986, our goal is to promote family 4-wheeling and to protect the country’s natural resources and the preservation of early emigrant trails.
High Rock Trekkers, 1986, entering the playa
High Rock Trekkers at Stevens Camp, 1989
High Rock Trekkers, 1987, Annual Meeting
The High Rock Trekkers members have contributed thousands of hours performing conservation projects in the Black Rock Desert and the High Rock Canyon, such as:
Installing gates for seasonal closures of sensitive areas to protect the bald eagle and big horn sheep during breeding and birthing seasons
Installing culverts to protect roads at water crossings
Building fences around hot springs
Design, construct and installing register boxes
Design and print brochures for register boxes
Perform maintenance and restoration on the cabins at Stevens Camp and Conlin Camp
Cleaning illegal garbage dumpsites from various locations
Installing barriers to protect meadows from vehicular traffic
2021 High Rock Trekkers Officers
President: Jami Walker
Vice President: Jim Eccelstone
Secretary: Mary Casagrande
Treasurer & CFO: Sue Bernard
Lassen Applegate Trailmaster: Alden Bailey
Conservation: Warner Anderson
Social: Cheryl Casagrande
Newsletter:
Membership: Carol Vance
Delegate: Kevin Casagrande
Sgt. at Arms: Alden Bailey
Historian:
Past and Loved Members in Memorium
Ed Dunkley
June Dunkley
Phil Fellows
Dave Wheeler
Richard Oshira
Bill Macrusky
Butch Bullock
Diane Bullock
"Oly" Olson
Tara Ballard
Ron Vance
Jesse Lee
George Hucks
Jim Goforth
Louie Hicks
Dana Holland
Jackie Holland
Tom Harris
Sharon Bement