THANK YOU! The US Forest Service would like to say a big thanks to Amy for organizing the August 25th, Adopt-a-Crag day at Mt. Evans, and for the 14 others who came out and helped. It was a great day with lots of conversation and ideas shared. While there wasn’t much trash to pick up, (thanks everyone!) we did work on some of the social trails between A and B to reduce trail braiding impacts, especially in the wet areas. It’s very refreshing and encouraging for us as land managers to see people getting together and doing something proactive about the area. Working directly with us is the best way to take care of the area we all love, and keep it open for future use. Thanks to all those that didn’t show up for the cleanup, but are doing their part for the Wilderness by keeping the area free of trash, practicing Leave No Trace, and not stashing pads. Thanks again, and looking forward to more volunteer projects, we can’t do it without you! Thanks,
Patti Turecek, Recreation Planner, Clear Creek Ranger District, and Ralph Bradt, Lead Wilderness Ranger, South Platte Ranger District

^ Proof positive that land managers are not the enemy. Some folks showed their true colors over this issue on this and other forums, some anonymously and some not so much.

Hopefully, we've all been reminded that being proactive with land managers is not as difficult or as painful as it initially seems. Now, let's move forward positively.

I believe in leave no trace also. I think you should carry out what you carried in if not more.

what are you doing with all the old pads? I would be more than happy to buy some. The reason being is I attend CSU and a bunch of people from my floor just got into climbing/bouldering and with are limited income (aka students) we would give the pads good homes. We could probably by around 3 or 4 depending on the price. Maybe the profits will pay for your time or for supplies for other clean-ups/repairs.

Hope to hear from you soon
Matt

Hey Matt,

If you are looking for a new crash pad, you should check out the Horsetooth Hang on September 29th. It is a climbing festival that is held at Rotary Park. We will be giving away 6-8 crash pads from Flashed, Organic, Revolution, Black diamond, etc., plus a ton of other schwag including shoes, ropes, and a ridiculous amount of other great gear.

It only costs $25 to pre-register...which I know can be a lot for a student (I go to CSU as well), but you can also volunteer for a half day, then climb the other half ($15) or volunteer for the full day, both of which get you entered into the raffle.

Aside from the ridiculous amount of gear we give away, we also have shoe demos, a self rescue clinic by Craig Luebben, a trash clean-up, climbing competition, climbing and outdoor art displays, vendor booths, a slideshow by Paul Robinson, and free dinner for all the participants and volunteers. It is a rockin' good time and something you don't want to miss, especially if you live in the Fort.

Check out our website for more details.

www.horsetoothhang.net

Cheers,
Cam