by admin | Sep 3, 2012 | blog
In order to preserve our mountain streams and rare high-alpine vegetation, we have constructed new routes on San Luis Peak. The social trail runs right next to Stewart Creek and through huge fields of rare alpine poppies and Ranunculus, more commonly known as Alpine...
by admin | Aug 31, 2012 | blog
Fall comes early at 12,000 ft. That’s the lesson learned from our early weeks in August. As the sun rises later in the day, we adjust our schedule accordingly, arriving at the worksite just in time to greet the sun as it rises over the Roaring Fork Valley. August also...
by admin | Aug 29, 2012 | blog
A short while ago, I had the distinct pleasure and privilege of hosting the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative board of directors on a site visit. What does that mean? Well, I rose before the sun, drove out to the Mount Bierstadt trailhead at Guanella Pass, saved a few...
by admin | Aug 17, 2012 | blog
It is a brisk morning on Uncompahgre Peak, as I sip my green tea while waiting for the arrival of our volunteers. With such a short season it is difficult to grasp that we are already halfway through. Looking back on all the Adopt-a-Peak volunteer groups and the work...
by admin | Aug 13, 2012 | blog
July 30-31 After filling up on large quantities of fried pork and eggs and peanut butter granola, the Roving Backcountry Crew leaves the yurt for Missouri Gulch. This will be our third trip to this majestic space. It’s slightly cloudy and the earth reeks of...
