Stay Informed
With CFI involved in so many projects on the Fourteeners, it’s hard to stay on top of all our work. Here are some links to keep you informed of our current and past work. Be sure to check back as we add more information.
CFI In the News
“Colorado 14ers experienced their sharpest decline in hikers in 2021” (The Denver Post, August 9, 2022)
“We saw fewer 14er hikers last year in Colorado … but what about this year?” (CBS Colorado, August 7, 2022)
“Hiker traffic on Colorado 14ers fell by 110,000 visits in 2021 after setting a record in 2020” (The Colorado Sun, August 1, 2022)
“Why fewer hikers climbed Colorado’s tallest peaks in 2021” (KDVR, August 2, 2022)
“Private Colorado Landowner Considering Banning Hikers From 14ers” (Unofficial Networks, July 28, 2022)
“Blame COVID and wildfire smoke for an unusual couple of years on Colorado’s 14ers” (9News Denver, August 1, 2022)
“Two privately owned Colorado 14ers are open to hikers thanks to a unique partnership. Will it last?” (The Colorado Sun, July 20, 2022)
“New trail project slated for Colorado 14er” (The Gazette, April 4, 2022)
” ‘Queen of the 14ers’: Outdoors lure employee into 33-year career atop 14,000+ foot mountains” (USFS, April 27, 2022)
“Protect your local 14ers: Walking Mountains Science Center join initiative to preserve our peaks” (Vail Daily, July 26, 2021)
“Find your Fourteener Partners Begin Multi-year Project on Mt. Wilson in an Effort to Steward, to Protect, to Sustain” (National Forest Foundation, July 20, 2021)
“The Easiest 14ers in Colorado” (Backpacker, July 22, 2021)
“Paid parking at trailhead coming to busy Quandary Peak July 30” (The Denver Post, July 21, 2021)
“Highest I’ve Ever Climbed on Earth: Astronaut Scott Kelly Celebrates Wedding Anniversary on Colorado’s Mount Bierstadt” (CBS Denver, July 26, 2021)
“Colorado native escapes lightning on 14er, experts encourage summer hiking safety” (The Denver Channel CBS 7, July 7, 2021)
“Friends of the Dillon Ranger District to work on Quandary Peak, Tenderfoot Mountain trails” (Summit Daily, July 4, 2021)
“Record year reported for Colorado 14ers, as more mountains could see changes to access” (The Gazette, June 30, 2021)
“Colorado’s most popular fourteener attracts nearly 50,000 in 2020” (Out There Colorado, June 29, 2021)
“Record-breaking 2020 Foot Traffic on Colorado’s 14ers” (Arc Valley Voice, June 28, 2021)
“You knew fourteeners were really busy in 2020. Here’s how busy.” (The Denver Post, June 28, 2021)
“Quandary Peak’s Popularity Hits New Heights During COVID Pandemic” (CBS Denver, June 26, 2021)
“Record year for Colorado 14ers, as more mountain could see changes to access” (9News, June 26, 2021)
“Colorado fourteener traffic in 2020 was 20% more than previous year” (The Denver Post, June 20, 2021)
“942 hikers on one mountain in one day: a glimpse into record busy year for Colorado” (The Gazette, January 20, 2021)
“Progress made on several Colorado fourteener trails including on Pikes Peak” (The Gazette, October 22, 2020)
“With sunny skies ahead of snow, Dillon Ranger District expects busy Labor Day weekend for outdoors” (Summit Daily, September 4, 2020)
“Colorado 14er attempts dropped in 2019 due to snowpack, avalanche debris, report finds” (9News, September 5, 2020)
“Report” Elk Mountains near Aspen saw 44% plunge in hikers in summer 2019″ (The Aspen Times, September 4, 2020)
“Here’s when and where fourteener trails are least crowded in Colorado” (Out There Colorado, September 1, 2020)
“Colorado peak baggers revealed to bring millions of dollars to local economies” (Out There Colorado, September 1, 2020)
“Mother Nature fended off usual Colorado 14er hiking numbers in 2019, report shows” (The Gazette, August 27, 2020)
“Forum hosts 14ers Initiative speaker” (The Chaffee County Times, August 26, 2020)
“Athearn to speak on usage of 14ers” (Herald Democrat, August 19, 2020)
“Colorado’s best fourteeners for summer alpine adventures” (Men’s Journal, August 14, 2020)
“Colorado is anxious to put funds from The Great American Outdoors Act to work” (Colorado Public Radio, August 4, 2020)
“Word of Thanks | Colorado Fourteeners Initiative” (9News, August 5, 2020)
“Trail work continues on Elbert routes” (Herald Democrat, June 11, 2020)
“What could COVID-19 mean for Colorado 14er season” (The Gazette, May 11, 2020)
“As peak bagging surges on Colorado’s 14ers Aspen’s Elk Mountains remain among least visited “ (The Aspen Times, September 28, 2018)
“Coming Soon: Better trails on some of Colorado’s popular 14ers” (The Gazette, August 20, 2018)
“Colorado’s Most Popular 14ers” (Westword, August 17, 2018)
“Group Counted 334,000 people hiking on Colorado’s 14ers in 2017” (9news, August 8, 2018)
“Fatalities on Fourteeners prompt safety campaign” (The Daily Sentinel, June 24, 2018)
“Study: 14ers are Busier Than Previously Thought” (FOX 31, August 18, 2017)
“Peak of Mount Shavano, Near Salida, Soon Officially Public” (KRCC, November 7, 2016)
“To Build a Better Trail, Colorado Fourteeners Initiative is Buying the Summit of Mount Shavano” (The Denver Post, November 4, 2016)
“Saving Mount Shavano” (Fox 31 Denver, October 31, 2016)
“Creating and Maintaing Trails on Colorado’s Prized 14ers is a Tall Order” (KRCC, October 20, 2016)
“Love and Respect for State’s 14ers” (The Denver Post, August 10, 2016)
“Protect Colorado’s high (and high dollar) places” (The Denver Post, August 9, 2016)
“Fourteeners stand out for their value; preserve them” (Loveland Reporter-Herald, August 6, 2016)
Colorado Fourteeners: 260,000 hikes and more big numbers from new report” (Westword, August 5, 2016)
“Study: Colorado fourteener hikers pump million’s into state economy” (The Gazette, August 3, 2016)
“260,000 hikers scramble up Colorado’s 14ers each year, spending big in nearby towns” (The Aspen Times, August 25, 2012)
“Ski Co, Employees grant $50,000 to Basalt River Center” (The Aspen Times, April 2016)
“River, Peak Benefit from Grants” (Chaffee County Times, March 2016)
“Learn How to Climb Colorado’s 14ers at Free Class” (Austin360 Fit City, November 2015)
“Fourteeners Check-Up: A look at the state of our beloved fourteeners.” (5280 Magazine, June 2015)
“Hikers damaging some of Colorado’s best 14ers” (Channel 9 News, June 8, 2015)
“Colorado Fourteeners Initiative’s “14er Report Card” shows trails need $24 million in repairs” (Denver Post, June 10, 2015)
“Colorado’s 14ers need $24 million in trail improvements” (The Coloradoan, June 10, 2015)
“Trails on Colorado, Aspen 14ers still need work” (The Aspen Times, June 10, 2015)
“Report card: Love for trails on Colorado 14ers comes with a cost” (Colorado Springs Gazette, June 10, 2015)
“Nine Colorado Fourteeners Get Failing Grade In New Report Card” (Colorado Public Radio, June 11, 2015)
“Snowmass Mountain receives “F” grade on Fourteeners report card” (Aspen Public Radio, June 11, 2015)
“Colorado Fourteeners Initiative rates state’s tallest peaks, estimates $24 million restoration cost” (Summit Daily, June 15, 2015)
“Peak to Peak: 14ers for Every Experience Level” (Denver Life Magazine, May/June 2014)
“Colorado Fourteeners Initiative seeks Peak Stewards program volunteers” (Summit Daily, April 8, 2014)
“Quandary Peak trail restoration project seeks volunteers for this weekend” (Summit Daily, September 3, 2013)
“Call is Out for Volunteers to Maintain Quandary Peak” (CBS4 Denver, August 7, 2013)
“Summit County’s highest peak gets mountain face-lift” (Summit Daily, July 16, 2013)
“Colorado Fourteeners Initiative highlights work on Holy Cross” (Vail Daily, June 22, 2012)
“Saving fourteeners given high priority” (Denver Post, July 10, 2012)
“Protecting our high-alpine places” (Summit Daily News, July 19, 2012)
“Fixing an Aspen Fourteener” (The Aspen Times, August 25, 2012)