Protecting the Alpine

CFI partners with the US Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and passionate volunteers and donors nationwide to protect and restore the fragile alpine ecosystems on Colorado’s 14ers.

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To protect and preserve the natural integrity of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks through active stewardship and public education.

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Colorado Fourteeners Initiative was formed in 1994 as a partnership of nonprofit organizations, concerned individuals, and public agencies. Our mission is to preserve and protect the natural integrity of Colorado’s Fourteeners after a 1993 study noted significant environmental impacts due to rapidly expanding recreational use.

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5 hours ago

🏕Blog Series - Part II🏕In the second blog entry, trail crew member Chris Bjork reflects on the first two hitches of the season. The crew tackled the challenge of setting up and hauling supplies into their backcountry basecamp. Hitch 2 brought the excitement of using grip hoists to remove heavy stumps, crafting the first stabilizing structures, and even unearthing a “buried treasure." 🪵🥾With a boost from volunteers, the crew made impressive progress through some of the toughest sections yet. Follow along as Chris shares more from the journey up Mount Shavano! ⛰https://www.14ers.org/breaking-ground-part-ii/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Colorado Fourteeners Initiative

1 day ago

🌄 New Blog Series! 🌄We're excited to share the first journal entry from Chris Bjork, one of our trail crew members working on the Mount Shavano project! In this debut post, Chris takes us on his journey from a Colorado native discovering the 14ers to joining CFI’s efforts to protect these beloved peaks.Chris reflects on his first summit of Mount Elbert, the spark that ignited his love for Colorado’s high alpine landscapes. His passion led him here to CFI, where he now works alongside a talented crew, tackling the challenges of trail building on Shavano.🌲⛰️Check out Chris's story and follow along as we continue this series—an inside look at the work and dedication going into Colorado’s iconic 14ers! https://www.14ers.org/part-i-breaking-ground/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Colorado Fourteeners Initiative

2 days ago

Hey, 14er hikers! 🌄Do you have a few minutes to help a first-year PhD student at Colorado State University with a research assignment? Please take this 10-minute survey about your experiences on Colorado’s 14ers and the moments you capture along the way. Thanks!https://colostate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_22XV2NRYnqdGJAa ... See MoreSee Less

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Colorado Fourteeners Initiative

5 days ago

Put your money where your boots are! Early giving for Colorado Gives Day is now open. From November 1 through December 10, every donation you make will be boosted by the $1M+ Incentive Fund, made possible by Colorado Gives Foundation and FirstBank. Plus, if you set up a new monthly donation, Colorado Gives Foundation will match your first monthly donation up to $100! This is a fantastic opportunity to double your impact and support our efforts to protect Colorado's 14ers. Schedule your gift today: ... See MoreSee Less

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Colorado Fourteeners Initiative protects, preserves, enhances and restores the natural integrity of Colorado's 54 peaks over 14,000 feet in elevation--the "Fourteeners"--through active stewardship and...

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