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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7 days ago

CFI is pleased to announce that after several years of work with the Trinchera Blanca Ranch, legally permitted access has been restored to Mount Lindsey under an electronic waiver system managed by the Ranch: www.mountlindseywaiver.com. Yea! It's been almost four long years since the mountain closed. Thanks to those of you who deferred climbing Lindsey until it could be done legally.A few things to keep in mind:1. The waiver and allowed access apply only to the gully route (standard) and ridge route as they are accessed from the primary trailhead. CFI worked with the Ranch to ensure that the both the gully and ridge routes were clearly shown on maps as open to climbing. No other routes on the mountain are authorized, nor can you access the peak legally from any other place. Entering the Ranch from any other point or trying to climb any other route will mean you are trespassing and will be doing great harm to this important relationship.2. It is best to obtain your waiver before you leave town. However, some people may not be in the know about the new requirement. Therefore, CFI impressed upon the Ranch the need to install a sign with the QR code as you enter onto Ranch property on the mountain's shoulder. They will install this signage once conditions allow in the early season when the road clears of snow. There is great great cell service at this point. Thus, there should be no reason that you are attempting to climb the peak without an electronic waiver. Doing so puts yourself and continued legal access in jeopardy. Don't do it!3. Know that getting to this point involved CFI working as part of the Fix CRUS Coalition to get Colorado's Recreational Use Statute changed last year. That effort provided greater landowner protection from liability when they allow free recreational access and post required signage. Do not under any circumstances remove or deface any legal signage you see on the route. This protects the Ranch and protects your ability to climb Mount Lindsey legally.Please remember that the restored climbing access to Mount Lindsey is a privilege that can be withdrawn if people do not follow the rules. Being responsible climbers will help maintain access. Violating the rules certainly will send a poor signal and may result in the peak being closed again. ... See MoreSee Less

Mount Lindsey Waiver

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Mount Lindsey Waiver An executed waiver is required for any individual accessing the Trinchera Blanca Ranch (Property) to hike Mount Lindsey, including minors.The Waiver Form for Minors needs to be fi...

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