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Nevada Young Multi-State Collaboration
One of the most remarkable
aspects of the NV YSN camping
Surveyors — trip is its ability to bring together
surveyors from different states.
Summer Update Surveyors from Washington, Or-
egon, and Utah made the journey
to Angel Lake this year, sharing
By: Heather Keenan their expertise and experiences.
Team-Building and Networking
Beyond the educational com-
ponent, the camping trip offers
invaluable opportunities for
team-building and networking.
Participants engage in activities
designed to foster camaraderie
and teamwork, essential skills for surveyors working in the field.
Bonding around the campfire, sharing stories, and forging lasting
friendships are all part of the experience.

Outdoor Adventure
Angel Lake and its surroundings
provide the perfect backdrop for
outdoor enthusiasts. Participants
enjoyed hikes that led them to
breathtaking views, fishing in the
crystal-clear waters, and camping
under the star-studded Nevada sky.
Conclusion
Nevada Young Surveyors Network will be four years old this The Nevada Young Surveyors
month! (September 2023)! Network’s 2023 Angel Lake ex-
pedition was another resounding
We are up to about 60+ members and do monthly meetings. Our success, highlighting the organiza-
next social event is in Reno, NV, on September 28th. tion’s commitment to education,
The Nevada Young Surveyors Network (NYSN) has once again tak- collaboration, and environmen-
en its annual camping trip to Angel Lake, and the 2023 expedition tal stewardship. As the annual
was no exception. From July 28th to July 30th, young surveyors camping trip tradition continues
from across Nevada and a few enthusiastic groups from Washing- to grow, NV YSN remains dedicated to providing young surveyors
ton, Oregon, and Utah converged on the pristine wilderness sur- with a platform for learning, networking, and outdoor adventure.
rounding Wells, Nevada. This year’s trip marked another chapter in
the growing exploration, education, and camaraderie tradition that
defines NYSN’s annual summer camping trips.
Building on Success
Year after year, the NV YSN camping trip draws more participants,
with the 2023 edition being one of the largest yet. What started
as a local event to foster connections among young surveyors has
evolved into an interstate gathering that celebrates the spirit of
networking and professional growth.

Education at Its Core
The heart of the NV YSN camping
trip lies in its commitment to edu-
cation. This year, the event “tried”
to feature workshops conducted
by experienced surveyors and
industry experts. However, the
topic of this year’s event did not
draw the participants’ enthusi-
asm. Our plan this year was to do
a full traverse using older 1990s
equipment, then match that data
to RTK and Static data; however,
the whole group was having too
much fun hiking and hanging out
by the fire playing cornhole to
worry about any Traverse setups!
Oh well, there is always next year!
We had a BLAST either way!

22 The Nevada Traverse Vol.50, No.2, 2023