September 16 – 19: Wetterhorn Peak Multi-day Project – Register here
Take a trip to the remote and rugged San Juan Mountains with CFI’s experienced trail crew leaders. This elegant peak located in the Uncompahgre Wilderness area, provides spectacular views. This project will allow for the comforts of car camping, hiking 2-3 miles to the work-site each day where you will perform valuable trail maintenance to slow erosion.
On day one volunteers will meet up in the afternoon, to set up camp at the trailhead and have dinner. On days two and three you will hike 2.5 to 3 miles from basecamp to perform trail maintenance on one of Colorado’s most unique Fourteeners. Return to camp each evening to enjoy the solitude of the Uncompahgre Wilderness. You will finish up any last-minute work, pack up camp and head out on day four.
When: Thursday, September 16 through Sunday, September 19
Project type: Car camping multi-day, trail maintenance
Food: Due to safety protocols around COVID-19, CFI asks that volunteers plan to bring their own meals and snacks for the duration of the project.
What to bring: CFI will provide a full packing list of necessary equipment, including your own backpacking gear (backpack, tent, sleeping bag, etc.).
What not to bring: CFI will provide all trail tools and PPE necessary for the project
September 23 – 26: San Luis Multi-day Project – Register here
Peep the changing aspen leaves, while lending a hand on this remote peak located in La Garita Wilderness. The San Juan Mountains collect a lot of winter snow and spring thawing contributes to soil loss and erosion. CFI needs volunteers (who can handle fall 14er temperatures) to help retain the tread surface to ensure preservation of this beautiful area.
Plan to meet at the Stewart Creek Trailhead in the afternoon and hike 4 miles, where the group will set up camp for the night. Hike about a mile to the worksite, to help the crew improve switchbacks, build backwall, retaining wall and install rock check steps. Additionally, the trail corridor needs to be widened and drains need to be cleaned and re-shaped. On the last day volunteers will finish up any last-minute work, pack up camp and head home.
When: Thursday, September 23 through Sunday, September 26
Project type: Backcountry multi-day, trail maintenance
Food: Due to safety protocols around COVID-19, CFI asks that volunteers plan to bring their own meals and snacks for the duration of the project.
What to bring: CFI will provide a full packing list of necessary equipment, including your own backpacking gear (backpack, tent, sleeping bag, etc.).
What not to bring: CFI will provide all trail tools and PPE necessary for the project