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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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

7 days ago

⛏️ Two trail crew spots just opened up for a fixed-site project on Mount Shavano this summer — and we need to fill them fast. Think you have what it takes to build and maintain trails at 14,000 feet?The mid-mountain crew, known as the Mid Shavano crew, will tackle a daily hike of up to three miles with roughly 3,000 feet of elevation gain. Approximately 25 percent of the crew's time will be focused on finishing the restoration of the old trail at an elevation of around 13,500 feet. The other 75 percent of the season will be spent completing deferred maintenance on the existing trail, including constructing rock structures. This project will require a wide range of different trail construction and restoration techniques; as such, two or more seasons of trail work experience are preferred.The work schedule is eight days on, six days off. Work days are 10 hours long. The technical nature of this project means applicants should have multiple years of experience in rock work, full bench construction, trail restoration, rigging and grip hoist operation, and familiarity with working in steep, technical terrain.👉 Send your résumé to hiring@14ers.org ASAP. ... See MoreSee Less

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Colorado Fourteeners Initiative

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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

3 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

4 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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