Quite a percentage of you CT distance travelers are planning the trip with your dog(s). Some dog travelers have a successful CT trip and they complete the Trail with their pooch. The CTF has even delivered some Completion Certificates for dogs and we smile when we think of these wonderful trips with canine friends. At […]
One of the CT guides that comes highly recommended by Trail travelers is the CT smartphone app by Atlas “Guthook” Guides. The app is of great help along the Trail. It tells you about each upcoming water source, including how many miles ahead it is and user reports that describe the flow and quality. Just […]
In Segment 24 of The Colorado Trail, there are large, avalanche debris fields that will be unavoidable all 2020 Trail season and beyond. The CTF has volunteer efforts scheduled again this year but completing this work to cut and dig through all the debris will take multiple Trail seasons. DEBRIS FIELDS – There are 4-6 […]
Volunteer on a Trail Crew this summer. Give back and have fun! We need you. Here are the links: https://coloradotrail.org/volunteer/trail-crews/crew-schedule/ https://coloradotrail.org/volunteer/trail-crews/ctf-trail-crew-registration-and-waiver/ Exciting here at the CTF, we’ve recently mailed and posted online (it’s mobile friendly!) our Trail Crew Schedule. Please take a look at these work parties. You simply gaining a sense for the Trail […]
Suppose you’re planning to travel a lengthy distance on the CT this summer. When should you start? Our suggestion for distance travel is to START NO EARLIER THAN JULY 1 when, most years, the high elevation snowpack has substantially melted off. A July 1 or later start will typically trim the snow travel to a […]
CURRENT EDITION OF THE GUIDES. Proven as helpful to nearly all CT travelers are the CT Guidebook and CT Databook. The Guidebook is more comprehensive, includes road access information, and is good for trip planning. Because it is so big and heavy, most purchasers choose to leave the Guidebook with an at-home support person who […]
Suppose you’re interested in traveling The Colorado Trail this summer, where do you start learning? ColoradoTrail.org – official website includes loads of helpful trail traveler info and resource links CT Guidebook, Databook and other guides – these guides provide mileage and water info (and more) essential to trail travelers CTF Facebook page – official trail info […]
In 2019, CTF Field Operations Manager Brent Adams continued managing the Adopt-A-Trail program. Adams lead three training sessions for Adopters. During his four years of leadership, 56% of current Adopters have attended a training session. Trainings focused on maintaining and improving drainage, identifying problems, and reporting to the CTF office. Adopters do important work in […]
Summary 15 Trail Crews One trail crew and team leader training 265 volunteers (including crew leaders, cooks, trail workers, Operations Manager, etc.) 10 training participants 8,286 volunteer hours contributed Avalanche debris cleared from several locations Six bridges repaired and/or replaced Hundreds of drains cleaned and/or constructed Three turnpikes constructed 0.37 miles of realignment or new […]
In 2019, 790 VOLUNTEER SHOWINGS contributed 16,728 hours preserving The Colorado Trail, an astounding $425,393 worth of labor! Adopt-A-Trail VOLUNTEERS • 312 Adopters, Helpers, & Training Attendees • 3,589 hours: Maintained the 567-mile CT (as they do annually) 80 volunteer Adopters plus their helpers Each visits their Adoption one or more times every season Cleared […]