Colorado Mountain Club Blog
By Julie Mach, CMC Conservation Director The Colorado Mountain Club (CMC) has been working with private landowners to re-open the Decalibron Loop Trail which includes three 14ers – Mt Democrat, Cameron and Lincoln. After CMC installed signs this week, the … Continued
Trails are a vital recreation resource to the state. They provide easily navigable routes to other forms of recreation, such as rock climbing, or they can be a vital part of an outdoor recreation activity by themselves as they are … Continued
By Noah Goold During a global pandemic, life as a Wilderness Trails Advocate was about as ideal as it gets. The daily schedule would often be booked with afternoon storms, downed trees, and many many hills. My days would start … Continued
By Dominic Cavilia, CMC Stewardship Crew Member The crosscut is a unique tool. Seemingly a remnant of days gone, it allows trail personnel to efficiently accomplish goals in wilderness areas that would otherwise be unattainable. In the vein of vinyl … Continued
By Natalie Rockett, CMC Stewardship Crew Member Early Monday one late summer morning I’m sitting at a gas station waiting to meet my crewmates to start another week of work. Once they arrive we fill up our trucks and begin … Continued
By CMC Stewardship Crew member Bennett Muraski Our week began early Monday morning in Salida for a briefing on the work plan and to load our crew vehicles. Once we were prepped for the project ahead, we hit the road. … Continued
Face caked in dirt and glistening from sweat, Sarah turns to me and says “this is the best milkshake I’ve ever had.” She, Dom, and I laugh and let out a synchronized sigh of sweet relief. We have just completed … Continued
National Public Lands Day Brink Messick, CMC Conservation Outreach and Project Manager “I have purposely presented the land ethic as a product of social evolution because nothing so important as an ethic is ever ‘written’… It evolves in the … Continued
Kyrie McCullough discusses a passion for Colorado and its mountains through trail conservation and stewardship.
by Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics Winter is a wonderful time to experience the outdoors. Many find that winter offers solitude, scenic beauty, and a chance to hone outdoor skills. But, with winter use on the rise, users … Continued
There’s been a lot of talk around policy and public lands lately. As citizens of Colorado, lovers of the mountains, and seekers of the wild, we’re all concerned with public lands’ protection. Staying informed is one of the best ways to ensure their longevity. With that, here’s a brief on what’s happening in the news and why it matters to Coloradans:
Throughout the season, the Stewardship Team had the opportunity to lead projects in trail maintenance, construction, and restoration. Many long days were filled crosscutting in the Raggeds Wilderness and San Isabel National Forest, monitoring trail conditions on the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, building dams in the Rio Grande Natural Area, gathering trail-use data for the Salida Ranger District, and installing post-and-cable fencing in Badger Flats to close off unsustainable roads.