2025 Field Season Recap

2024 Colorado 14er Hiking Use Estimates

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.

Our Mission

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

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About Us

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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Colorado Fourteeners Initiative

4 days ago

Last week, CFI's 2026 seasonal crew headed up Mt. Elbert — Colorado's highest peak — for hands-on training. Rock steps, backwall, and views that don't quit. This is what it looks like to learn the craft at 14,000 feet. ⛏️🏔️#Colorado14ers #TrailCrew #CFI #MtElbert #TrailBuilding🎥 Miriam Venman-Clay ... See MoreSee Less

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Colorado Fourteeners Initiative

1 week ago

Staff orientation hits a little different when your classroom is above the clouds.Welcome to CFI's 2026 trail crew training, where the commute is straight up, the views are unreal, and the work is really, really hard. 🏔️⛏️ ... See MoreSee Less

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Colorado Fourteeners Initiative

2 weeks ago

Your garage has a lawnmower and some holiday decorations. Ours has 40 pick mattocks, dozens of rock bars, a chainsaw named Cheeto, and plenty of wag bags, because what goes up the hill must come back down with you. Field season 2026 starts now. Our gear is ready for the mountains. Are you? 🏔️⛏️ ... See MoreSee Less

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Colorado Fourteeners Initiative

3 weeks ago

🏔️ New volunteer projects just dropped!Ready to get your hands dirty (literally) protecting Colorado's 14ers? We just posted our latest volunteer opportunities.What we do: We build sustainable trails and protect fragile alpine ecosystems on Colorado's highest peaks. Translation: hard work, incredible views, and the satisfaction of preserving these mountains for future generations with like-minded folks.Whether you're a first-timer or a trail crew veteran, there's a project with your name on it. 💪⛰️https://14ers.volunteerhub.com/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Colorado Fourteeners Initiative

1 month ago

🌍 Happy Earth Day 2026 from Capitol Lake!Nestled beneath Capitol Peak, this stunning alpine jewel reminds us why we do what we do. Protecting fragile ecosystems like this one isn't just our mission—it's our responsibility to future generations.Every trail we build, every step we take to keep hikers on sustainable paths, helps preserve these irreplaceable wild places. Because Earth Day isn't just one day a year—it's every day we're out here stewarding Colorado's 14ers.Here's to the peaks, the lakes, the wildflowers, and all the special places worth protecting. 🏔️💙 ... See MoreSee Less

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