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Volunteers stack wood in preparation for the long winter season at Section House and Ken's Cabin atop Boreas Pass.
Organization: Colorado Fourteeners Initiative (CFI)
Mission statement: To protect and preserve the natural integrity of Colorado's 14,000-foot peaks through active stewardship and public education.
Contact information: Greg Seabloom, Adopt-a-Peak Manager, (303) 278-7650 x118
Testimonial: "It is such a pleasure to come and work on the 14ers! I always feel as though I am making a positive difference and I am having a great time doing it." - CFI Volunteer (2006)
Next project: Aug. 11, 2007 - CFI-BOEC Quandary Peak Adopt-a-Peak Project. Since 2002, Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center volunteers and staff have worked with the CFI's Adopt-a-Peak Program on Quandary Peak. This partnership is critical to ensure the trail route to Quandary's summit remains in good condition with minimal impact to the sensitive alpine tundra environment and is made possible through funding by The Summit Foundation.
Mission statement: To protect and preserve the natural integrity of Colorado's 14,000-foot peaks through active stewardship and public education.
Contact information: Greg Seabloom, Adopt-a-Peak Manager, (303) 278-7650 x118
Testimonial: "It is such a pleasure to come and work on the 14ers! I always feel as though I am making a positive difference and I am having a great time doing it." - CFI Volunteer (2006)
Next project: Aug. 11, 2007 - CFI-BOEC Quandary Peak Adopt-a-Peak Project. Since 2002, Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center volunteers and staff have worked with the CFI's Adopt-a-Peak Program on Quandary Peak. This partnership is critical to ensure the trail route to Quandary's summit remains in good condition with minimal impact to the sensitive alpine tundra environment and is made possible through funding by The Summit Foundation.
Future projects: Sept 8 - Seed collection and seeding training at Mt. Evans; Numerous dates ... visit www.14ers.org
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Organization name: Summit Huts Association
Mission statement: To provide inspirational backcountry refuge for self-propelled mountain recreational users and a unique venue in spectacular natural settings for community, charitable and educational programs.
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Organization name: Summit Huts Association
Mission statement: To provide inspirational backcountry refuge for self-propelled mountain recreational users and a unique venue in spectacular natural settings for community, charitable and educational programs.
Contact info: Hannah Taylor (970) 453-8583 or Mike Zobbe (970) 389-2902, summithuts@colorado.net, www.summithuts.org
Testimonial: "Volunteering for Summit Huts has rewarded me by being able to give back to the huts that so many people treasure, by being able to hang out with fun and interesting people and it is another way for me to get a chance to enjoy and spend additional time at the huts." - Renee Steeve
Next project: Aug. 24 and 25, Francie's Cabin volunteer work days. We need help maintaining Francie's Cabin. Volunteers will be involved in lots of wood moving/stacking, some chopping, cleaning, occasionally spreading compost, trail building and other unique opportunities!
Future projects: Fall '07 - Janet's Cabin-Section House-Ken's Cabin volunteer work days; October 27 - Backcountry Ball
Testimonial: "Volunteering for Summit Huts has rewarded me by being able to give back to the huts that so many people treasure, by being able to hang out with fun and interesting people and it is another way for me to get a chance to enjoy and spend additional time at the huts." - Renee Steeve
Next project: Aug. 24 and 25, Francie's Cabin volunteer work days. We need help maintaining Francie's Cabin. Volunteers will be involved in lots of wood moving/stacking, some chopping, cleaning, occasionally spreading compost, trail building and other unique opportunities!
Future projects: Fall '07 - Janet's Cabin-Section House-Ken's Cabin volunteer work days; October 27 - Backcountry Ball
BOX: MUST!!!
Stewardship: Taking good care of our resources - being responsible to future generations for their condition.
This monthly column features organizations dedicated to natural resource management that provide stewardship opportunities in Summit County. These organizations and volunteer opportunities are part of the "Summit Stewards - 3rd Annual Summit County Summer 2007 Volunteer Calendar," published by Friends of the Dillon Ranger District (FDRD).
To view the full calendar of Summit's volunteer opportunities, including 38 organizations and over 160 events, visit www.fdrd.org.
Stewardship: Taking good care of our resources - being responsible to future generations for their condition.
This monthly column features organizations dedicated to natural resource management that provide stewardship opportunities in Summit County. These organizations and volunteer opportunities are part of the "Summit Stewards - 3rd Annual Summit County Summer 2007 Volunteer Calendar," published by Friends of the Dillon Ranger District (FDRD).
To view the full calendar of Summit's volunteer opportunities, including 38 organizations and over 160 events, visit www.fdrd.org.
