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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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Colorado Fourteeners Initiative

5 days ago

Colorado Fourteeners Initiative
If you're looking for a little, ahem, higher education about summiting Colorado's fourteeners this summer, join one of our classes—hosted by REI in Denver and Colorado Springs in June and July—to learn hiking tips, skills for staying safe in the high country, the importance of Leave No Trace principles, and the ecology of Colorado's alpine ecosystems. Plus, you can learn about stewardship opportunities to give back to the mountains. https://www.rei.com/events/dcfi/discovering-colorados-14ers-with-the-colorado-fourteeners-initiative ... See MoreSee Less

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Colorado Fourteeners Initiative

1 week ago

Colorado Fourteeners Initiative
It sure didn't feel like late May on Mt. Elbert this week, but our summer crews bundled up and braved the frigid temps and lingering snow to get trained up for the coming trail-building season. If you're climbing a fourteener this summer, you might see them doing what they do best: protect our highest peaks.You can get in on the conservation action, too! Sign up for one of our volunteer projects before all the spaces have been filled. https://14ers.volunteerhub.com/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Colorado Fourteeners Initiative

2 weeks ago

Colorado Fourteeners Initiative
We just had to share this little spirit-lifter we received this morning. The future of the fourteeners is looking extra bright today. Thank you, Bode. We promise to put your allowance to good use. ... See MoreSee Less

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Colorado Fourteeners Initiative

3 weeks ago

Colorado Fourteeners Initiative
Along with Alyssa Karpa, board president of El Paso County Search and Rescue, and Ashley Krammer, volunteer program manager for the Colorado Mountain Club, CFI executive director Lloyd Athearn will talk about how to safely summit Colorado’s iconic 14,000-foot peaks without putting yourself in danger. This is a free in-person event, but registration is required. https://coloradosun.com/events/#summitsafely2025 ... See MoreSee Less

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Colorado Fourteeners Initiative

1 month ago

Colorado Fourteeners Initiative
Join us this summer for a volunteer trail stewardship project! We're looking for mountain lovers like you to help preserve and protect Colorado's fourteeners. With direction from our staffers, you'll get your hands—and almost everything else!—dirty in an effort to revitalize the trails that lead to the summits of our 14,000-foot peaks.Whether you're a veteran peakbagger or a trail newbie, join us for backcountry fun that leaves a lasting impact. Visit 14ers.volunteerhub.com. ... See MoreSee Less

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