by admin | Jun 23, 2014 | blog
These mountains are cathedrals of stone, and I feel like I am moving individual hairs. These hairs weigh hundreds of pounds, and we are moving them to give the mountain a styling. We are trying to make it look pretty for all the weekend warriors and eager explorers....
by admin | Jun 19, 2014 | blog
Hopefully most outdoor enthusiasts are aware that this coming September it is the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act. Throughout the country there are many different events that have been set up to celebrate such a wonderful event. For the last two weeks my...
by admin | Jun 16, 2014 | blog
After so many years living and working in the alpine I’ve learned a few things about enjoying my time in the mountains. Each day working above the trees, I see numerous hikers pass by with their heads to the ground, pushing for the summit through lightning and...
by admin | Jun 10, 2014 | blog
The 2014 trail season has begun! This season my co-worker, Miriam, and I will be breaking ground on a two-year project on El Diente Peak. This remote peak is located in the Lizard Head Wilderness southwest of Telluride. Because it lies in a wilderness area special...
by admin | Jun 5, 2014 | blog
Colorado has many custom license plates to choose from that raise awareness about and provide funding for various causes and organizations. Over the years we’ve heard from hikers and climbers who wanted a specialty plate that celebrated their love for the 14ers and...