What We Do / Artists in the Back Country  2007

Artists in the Back Country 2007

The Sequoia Parks Foundation sponsored a trip to the back-country of Sequoia National Park from July 31st to Aug. 7th. 2007. Working from a base camp located on a glacial bench of upper Rock Creek Canyon and at the entrance to Mitre Basin; a group of seven artists spent a week in one of the most remarkable locations of this magnificent mountain range; painting, climbing, writing and documenting their experiences.

Participating Artists and Writers:

The following people deserve special thanks for their contribution:

Armando Quintero and Bill Tweed - Trip coordinators, Sequoia Parks Foundation

Joni Badley for her culinary skills - Courtesy of Wuksachi Lodge, Sequoia National Park

Gregg Fauth and Sylvia Haultain - Sequoia National Park

Jutta Schmidt and Jett Holmquist from UCWMRS

Anand Varna - Assistant to David Liitschwager

This project was made possible by a generous grant from the James Irvine Foundation.