Crested Butte Land Trust PROTECTING & PRESERVING natural lands, scenic vistas, wildlife habitat, trails and working ranches

CRESTED BUTTE LAND TRUST SUMMER 2010 NEWSLETTER CRESTED BUTTE LAND TRUST president’s letter

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Keith Bauer, President Peter Kennel, Vice-President Tim Mueller, Treasurer Fred Holbrook, Secretary Beth Appleton David Baxter ike many of you, Joe Currier LI’ll never forget my first Margery Feldberg drive up the East River Karen Janssen

Photo by Rebecca Weil Valley. It was as if I was Chuck McGinnis being pulled back to simpler times; huge meadows with cows lazily grazing, distant white capped peaks pumping out clear water for the lush valleys below, and a STAFF welcoming wave from a passing truck as I was headed north. Ann Johnston, Executive Director It may have been the sheer beauty that drew me here, but it was the sense Kim Carroll Bosler, Development Director of place I recognized that made me put down roots. For, at the end of the road, Chad Martens, Stewardship Coordinator I found a community full of individuals not only passionate about their lives and Liz Vehlow, Outreach Coordinator their towns, but also about the magnificence surrounding them. Danielle Beamer, Conservation Assistant That passion fueled the inception of the Crested Butte Land Trust, and it’s what sustains us today. We are all drawn together for a greater good; we recognize CONTACT our strong, shared connection to the land, and, with that, our willingness to protect Mailing Address: and preserve this valley that we all love. PO Box 2224 My time on the board has given me valuable insight to the vision, Crested Butte, CO 81224 perseverance, and tireless work of our past board members and staff; they deserve Physical Address: our heartfelt thanks for all their time and energy. Land conservation is not as 308 Third St. simple as it may appear, and with new national standards coming online, it’s only Crested Butte, CO 81224 getting more complex. P: 970.349.1206 In response, the Crested Butte Land Trust continues to strengthen our F: 970.349.1210 ability to protect and care for our natural lands. We have just finished a strategic www.cblandtrust.org planning process, and have made progress towards a commitment to achieve Land [email protected] Trust Alliance accreditation this coming year. And as I write, CBLT and the community have broken ground on the Cover Photographer, JC Leacock Budd Trail, adding more single track to the Lower Loop trail system. We have Editor, Ann Johnston worked with several different families protecting more acreage in the High Elk Associate Editor & Designer, Kim Carroll Corridor. And we are in the midst of a campaign to protect an additional 384 acres Bosler in the Slate River Valley. And, in between all that, we continue to provide excellent stewardship, nurturing the lands in our care. Founded in 1991, CBLT is an IRS designated We simply could not accomplish all this without your support. Thanks for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed your part in making that happen; for your donations of time and resources over to the protection and preservation of the the years and into the future. We’ll see you on the trails. Gunnison Valley’s natural lands, scenic vistas, wildlife habitat, trails and working ranches. All gifts, grants and contributions Keith Bauer, President are tax deductible.

Preserving the present for the future Building the Budd Trail ational Trails Day was this past June 5th. The Crested CBLT remains grateful to our many partners over Butte Land Trust and the Crested Butte Mountain multiple years who have helped ensure that the Lower Loop NBike Association (CBMBA) celebrated in a big way trail system and recreation area will forever remain natural and with over 175 volunteers by building the Budd Trail. First- accessible. The Lower Loop is the most utilized trail system in time participants joined with trail blazing veterans and whole the Gunnison Valley, and multiple surveys show that trails are families for this community event. Following the trail work, a a highly valued asset in our amenity and recreation-based local party open to the public was held at the Magic Meadows yurt, economy. Trails also help protect the environment by offering complete with BBQ, beer and a bluegrass band. a well-worn path for recreationists and leaving fragile wetlands, Beginning at the Peanut Mine reclamation site, the high alpine meadows and sensitive wildlife habitat undisturbed. Budd Trail will quickly challenge bikers, runners and hikers CBLT continues to work with willing property owners with a steep climb up the ridge to the west. This new trail adds to provide new extensions and linkages to the Lower Loop. about one and a half more miles of single track to the Lower Placing a trail easement on private property can benefit both Loop trail system. It passes through aspen and spruce forests the landowner and the public simultaneously. There are state and federal tax incentives available to property owners for “Securing permanent trails and access is a trail easements. In addition, trails are often constructed on priority for the Crested Butte Land Trust. It’s slopes where homes are not usually built, so little land is lost. If you would like to discuss the possibility of donating a trail been very rewarding to be a part of this process easement on your property, or if you would like to support from start to finish.” CBLT’s Trails Program with a tax-deductible contribution, -Ann Johnston, CBLT Executive Director please call the Crested Butte Land Trust at 970.349.1206. The Budd Trail is now open to the public, and we and offers incredible views of the Slate River Valley below. encourage everyone to get out and enjoy it this summer. Connecting with the upper Lower Loop, one can continue on single track to Oh-Be-Joyful Creek and return on the lower The Budd Trail was Lower Loop. Or, make your return on the Budd Trail and take built on June 5, 2010. in the majestic view of Mt. Crested Butte as you head back A diverse mix of over 175 volunteers from to town. CBLT offers sincere thanks to Russell and Dorothy the community used Budd and Charlie McBride for donating the easement for the shovels, pick axes and Budd Trail. Their generosity has resulted in a permanent gift hoes to hand-build the for Crested Butte residents and visitors. trail in just one day. Photo by Chad Martens Photo by Chad Martens Photo by Ann Johnston Photo by JC Leacock Saving the Slate River Valley Imagine a place where there’s a vibrant town in close proximity to an easily accessible and abundant natural area. The place is real, and it’s called the Slate River Valley. Located just north of Crested Butte, the valley extends almost seven miles along the Slate River past the old town site of Pittsburg. It’s here in the Slate River Valley that the Crested Butte Land Trust has preserved over 1,000 acres.

pen lands preserved by quality of the local natural environment. a 5-mile hiking, biking and equestrian CBLT in the Slate River Many of these projects can take years of trail that hosts over 500 users on a busy Valley afford spectacular confidential negotiations, but the result summer day. In the winter season, views of Paradise Divide, is open space protected in perpetuity for the Crested Butte Nordic Council sets Osupport diverse wildlife and plant the enjoyment of locals and visitors. track for skiers and snowshoers. CBLT species, and provide miles of trails CBLT’s accomplishments to won an Award for Excellence for the accessing public lands, including the date in the Slate River Valley include the Lower Loop project from the Colorado Raggeds Wilderness Area. purchase of fifteen land parcels combined Coalition of Land Trusts. Conservation of the Slate River with seven conservation easements Connecting with the Woods Valley has been successful thanks, in large donated by landowners for a total of over Walk Trail, the Lower Loop begins at part, to the multiple property owners 1,000 acres of conserved land. the Peanut Mine and meanders through that CBLT has worked with over many The Lower Loop trail system is public lands on its way to Oh-Be-Joyful years. CBLT works closely with willing one of CBLT’s hallmark achievements Creek in the Raggeds Wilderness. The landowners to craft flexible conservation in the Slate River Valley. Last summer Slate River runs through the property, projects that respect both personal CBLT celebrated the 10th anniversary creating wetlands and wildlife habitat property rights and the public interest, of the Lower Loop. Comprised of that is home to a varied community of while maintaining the integrity and 193 acres, the Lower Loop provides plants, mammals, birds and fish. NEW PROJECTS CBLT is also working on a McBride, donated the trail easement. In the Slate River Valley new trail on the old rail grade out to the CBLT and CBMBA celebrated National Gunsight Bridge parcel called Mike’s Trails Day on June 5, 2010, by building CBLT is currently pursuing protection Mile. This new trail will honor Mike the trail, which is now open for the of an additional 384 acres in the Slate Martin, a Crested Butte local who was benefit and enjoyment of the public. River Valley, working collaboratively with passionate about trails and the outdoors. the Kochevar family and in partnership Partnering with CBLT on Mike’s Mile STEWARDSHIP with the Trust for Public Land and the are Kathy Martin, the Crested Butte In the Slate River Valley Town of Crested Butte. This acreage is Nordic Council, Crested Butte Mountain contingent to the Slate River Trailhead, Bike Association, the Town of Crested Because CBLT protects lands for buffers National Forest and is part of Butte, Gunnison Trails Commission, the future generations, we have ongoing an important elk migration corridor. Bureau of Land Management and the stewardship responsibilities for all of Additionally, this property will enable Adaptive Sports Center. our properties. Caring for CBLT lands CBLT and the Town of Crested Butte In addition, CBLT recently includes maintaining trails, managing to provide new recreational amenities, expanded the Lower Loop with the Budd non-native noxious weeds, monitoring including more hiking and biking trails Trail- named for Russell and Dorothy water quality, and reclamation projects Budd, who, with their partner, Charlie and Nordic skiing. to clean up the degrading impacts of past mining operations and restore habitat. Stewardship staff and volunteers Help Save the Land Today regularly monitor all of the conservation Your support today helps ensure the permanent protection of natural lands easements that CBLT protects. in Gunnison County, including key acreage in the Slate River Valley. CBLT A recent CBLT stewardship is committed to preserving our local natural lands, scenic vistas, wildlife project repaired the Gunsight Bridge habitat, trails and working ranches. We need your help. Your charitable from the damaging effects of river bank contribution enables your family, your neighbors and our visitors to enjoy erosion. Spanning the Slate River, the and benefit from CBLT’s conservation efforts today, and in the future. Gunsight Bridge is part of a publicly accessible recreation and swimming area. Please mail your tax-deductible donation to CBLT, P.O. Box 2224, Crested It can be reached from the Lower Loop Butte, CO 81224, or make an online contribution at www.cblandtrust.org. Trail or Slate River Road. The Gunsight Bridge is once again safe for everyone to To discuss donation options best suited to your individual needs, feel free use and enjoy this summer. to contact Kim Carroll Bosler, Development Director, for more information CBLT is also collaborating with without obligation. The CBLT office number is 970.349.1206 oremail the Colorado Division of Reclamation, [email protected]. To discuss ongoing projects and stewardship Mining and Safety to reclaim the of the Slate River Valley, please contact Ann Johnston, Executive Director, at wetlands north of Gunsight Bridge. [email protected], or stop by the CBLT office at 308 Third Street in Historic mining operations in the Smith downtown Crested Butte. Hill area have created residual piles of coal. CBLT plans to remove these coal piles to increase water flows and restore optimal functionality to the surrounding wetlands. These wetlands provide critical wildlife habitat and are adjacent to some of the highest quality wetlands in the state of Colorado. The area will be re- vegetated with native trees and grasses. The Slate River Valley remains a conservation priority for the Crested Butte Land Trust. We invite everyone to experience this area’s natural beauty, enjoy the wildlife encounters, pursue the recreational oppportunities, and find inspiration in the unsurpassed views. To experience all this- so close to and easily accessible from town- is part of

Photo by Kurt Reise the unique appeal of Crested Butte. crested butte land trust news

Welcome New Directors Farewell CBLT welcomes Beth Appleton, Chuck McGinnis and CBLT would like to recognize the valuable contributions of Margery Feldberg to the Board of Directors. Beth is an Jeff Hermanson and Dan McElroy. Jeff joined the Board of attorney practicing in Crested Butte providing a range of legal Directors in 2002 and served as president in 2008 and 2009. services including real estate, nonprofit, business, transactional, Dan became a board member in 2003. Their terms of volunteer construction and family law. Beth has a history of community service on the board concluded last winter. In addition, we service and nonprofit support, and has a daughter who recently wish a fond farewell to Heather Duryea, who was the CBLT graduated from first grade. Stewardship Coordinator for over three years. Margery resides in Mt. Crested Butte and New York City. She’s Schofield Park been in real estate development In the high elevations just for over 25 years and using this north of Crested Butte is experience and her knowledge the old mining town site of finance, she previously of Schofield. Schofield is assisted the Weantinogue Land bordered by National Forest, Trust to preserve open space and CBLT owns acreage here in Connecticut. Margery is that is publicly accessible. This also an active volunteer for the access provides recreational Crested Butte Music Festival opportunities from the town and the Mt. Crested Butte site through the High Elk Performing Arts Center. Corridor. A rough summer-

Chuck retired to Crested Butte Photo by Heather Duryea only road, perfect for hiking in 2000 after a 35-year engi- Nancy Vogel’s fourth grade class at the Crested Butte Community School. or biking, links Crested Butte neering career. He was previously President of Pristine Point with Gothic, Crystal and Marble. CBLT thanks 1% for Open Homeowners’ Association, and has served as a board member Space for a grant last spring supporting CBLT’s purchase of of the Meridian Lake Park Board of Managers, the Reel Fest, additional lots in Schofield. and Mt. Crested Butte Water and Sanitation District. He is cur- rently the co-chair of the Elk Mountain Hikers Club. CBLT Posters and Calendars CBLT thanks local plein-aire painter, Shaun Horne for Welcome New Staff generoulsly donating the image from one of his original oil Chad Martens and Danielle Beamer joined the CBLT paintings for use as a print to benefit CBLT. This landscape stewardship team last spring. Chad graduated from the print depicts summer in the Slate River Valley with a view of University of Colorado, Boulder with a double major in Paradise Divide, and a limited number has been signed by the Environmental Studies and Geography. Chad focused on artist. The 24 in. X 18 in. full color print is suitable for framing. mountain ecology, climatology, biogeography and biology. He was previously a CBLT volunteer, and he has donated his And CBLT 2011 calendars are hot off the press. The calendar photographs of local landscapes and wildlife for use in CBLT features the work of local photographers whose stunning calendars and newsletters. images reflect the unique beauty of the Gunnison Valley. Well- versed fourth graders from the Crested Butte Community Danielle has a B.A. Degree in Integral Psychology and School contributed original haikus to accompany the photos. Experiential Education from Prescott College, Arizona. She worked as a crew leader for the Student Conservation Calendars and posters can be purchased online at cblandtrust. Association, where she was involved in wilderness restoration, org or at CBLT’s office located at 308 Third St. in Crested trail work, invasive species monitoring and removal, and Butte. Calendars are also available from local retailers. Proceeds education in conservation practices. benefit the ongoing conservation efforts of CBLT. crested butte land trust mission To preserve Gunnison County’s unique heritage and quality of life by forever protecting open lands for vistas, recreation, wildlife and ranching. Photo by Chad Martens crested butte land trust events

Caddis Cup Fly Wine and Food Fishing Tournament, Festival, July 15-16 July 21-25 Colorado fly fishing at its best. Now in its third year, the CBLT’s ninth annual Caddis Crested Butte Land Trust Cup Fly Fishing Tournament Wine and Food Festival is a is July 15-16. Angler enthusi- premier event of the summer. asts from all over the country The festival features multiple experience the great outdoors wine seminars, a James Beard while fishing Gunnison Coun- Foundation dinner and the ty’s rivers in this unforgettable Grand Tasting. On Thursday and non-competitive tourna- evening, July 22, CBLT hosts

ment. On Thursday, July 15th, Photo by Marc Piscotty Photography a cocktail party. The keynote participants are paired with speaker is David Gann from experienced local anglers at a casual dinner hosted by Cement the Nature Conservancy, and Kurt Boucher, owner and chef Creek Ranch. The fishing tournament takes place on Friday, of the Butcher’s Table in Salida, will create an array of delec- July 16th, and the event concludes with a “liars’ tales” celebra- table tapas. Join us July 22-25 to sip and savor the season. For tion that evening. For more information or to register, contact a complete schedule of events and to purchase tickets, visit Liz Vehlow at 970.349.1206 or email [email protected].. crestedbuttewine.com or call CBLT at 970.349.1206. 2009 Financial Report CBLT’s funds come from donations given by individuals, foundation and government grants, fundraising events and in-kind goods and services. These funds support land acquistions and conservation agreements, stewardship of all CBLT properties, fundraising and administrative expenses.

Source of Funds Use of Funds

8% 6% 7% 19% 42%

56% 29%

33%

In Kind Stewardship Events/ Other Acquisition & Conservation Programs Individual Contributions General & Administrative Grants Development

CBLT Financial Statement The figures shown below are derived from the independent audited financial statements of the Crested Butte Land Trust for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009.

Temporarily Unrestricted Restricted Total Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents 529,925 529,925 Grants receivable 541,500 541,500 Restricted cash 56,400 56,400 Building, equipment, net, and other assets 196,627 196,627 Land and easements 6,725,882 6,725,882 Total assets: 7,452,434 597,900 8,050,334

Current liabilities: 42,769 42,769 Notes payable, net of current portion 997,025 997,025 Total liabilities: 1,039,794 1,039,794

Net assets: Undesignated/Unrestricted 5,954,472 5,954,472 Board designated for stewardship 458,168 458,168 Temporarily restricted 597,900 Total net assets 6,412,640 597,900 7,010,540

Total liabilities and net assets 7,452,434 597,900 8,050,334

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Photo by NathanBilowPhotography.com Photo by Nathan Bilow THANK YOU to all of the following contributors who supported the Crested Butte Land Trust from May 15, 2009 to May 31, 2010. We sincerely appreciate our Sustaining Members (shown in green) who provide ongoing annual contributions. If you are interested in becoming a Sustaining Member please contact CBLT at 970.349.1206.

Trustees of the Land David and Sandra Leinsdorf Caretakers of the Land David Rose and Ceil Murray Dr. Barbara Chase ($25,000 +) John and Debra Lucas ($250 - $499) Brent and Betty Rosenthal David and Bette Chenault 1% for Open Space Kenneth and Barbara Moffitt American Express Foundation Jay and Daphne Shipowitz Chevron Humankind Matching Russell and Dorothy Budd James R. and Linda Morton Teresa and Whitney Atha David Snowden Gift Program Tim and Diane Mueller Poor Richard’s Charitable Trust Bailey Family Foundation Wally Trepp Betty and Dustin Cole Prescor, Inc. Glee Biery Raymond Sprague and Kathleen Community Foundation of the Guardians of the Land Terry and Ginger Rathert Peter Booth J. Turner Gunnison Valley with thanks to ($10,000 - $24,999) Paul and Joanne Reynolds Sandra S. Bougere Juliet Stillman the donors- David and Sharon Arthur Kontos Foundation Pritchard Family Foundation William T. and Peggy Breer William and Suzanne Sullivan Gleeson Brandt Foundation William and Anne Ronai Dr. Joseph Calandra Richard and Kim Sweitzer Nancy and Mark Conant Gene and Shirley Cordes Diane Ross Rick and Josette Carter Ashley Ureel Conservation Solutions Jeff Hermanson Lowry and Lella Smith Timothy Casady and Olena Klaus and Karin Wisiol Management CO, LLC The Pine Tree Foundation Dr. and Mrs. John Soucheray Whipple Robert and Betsy Zakely Diane Cornwall Bill and Anita Vallet City Market Cares Phyliss Cowell Patrons of the Land Jim Watson Jeffrey W. and Loretta J. Clarke Supporters of the Land Patricia L. Crader ($5,000 - $9,999) Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Wilkinson Coldwell Banker Bighorn Realty (up to $249) Winfield Craven, MD David and Chris Baxter Wirth-Meyers Family Fund Robert Coppolillo Anonymous (4) Richard and Eva Critchfield Boettcher Foundation Winslow Foundation Thomas and Alaine Cosgrove William H. Alexander Caroline Crocker and John Todd Catherine Hawkins Foundation Ed Zwick and Liberty Godshall Bob Couchman Alpine Acupuncture Dr. James Crowell III, MD and Chris Mikesell Foundation Meghan Craft Trent and Linda Anderson Dr. Sterling Sightler Colorado Mountain Events Protectors of the Land Crested Butte Community School William and Jill Angel Melissa Cunningham John M. and Shannon Fudge ($500 - $999) Cristiana Guesthouse Beth Appleton Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Curtis Matthew S. and Helen Y. Hayes Anonymous Kenneth and Susan Carol Crouch James D. and Joanne W. Arnott Annamarie Daane and Hugh Helios Foundation Bruce and Deborah Alpern Joe and Liz Currier Bacchanale Scott Sylvia Soucheray Priscila Banks Brian and Carol Dale Robin Baither Mark Daily and Lynn Cudlip Thomas Bielefeld John C. and Neva C. Dawson Bank of the West Paul and Robbie Davis Advocates of the Land Susan and Ted Bosler David and Barbara Dehaemers Tony Barnard Alice and Robbin Dawson ($1,000 - $4,999) John Brown and Mary Nelson Magda Drewnowski and Paul Clif and Kathy Barnhart Joseph De Compiegne Anonymous Brown Tillger Paul Sydny Barron Jeffrey Delaney and Dana Richard and Mary Allen James R. Cobb David D. and Carole Ebner Wayne Batwin and Sandy Beardslee Delaney Keith and Jodi Bauer Mr. and Mrs. Harold H. Cook, Jr. Mrs. Theodora L. Feldberg Huffman Terry and Laura Detlefsen Thomas and Linda Biery Reagan and Susan Coon Harry and Kathleen Fulton Nathan and Carla Beal Kimberly Doenges Roy and Toni Bliss Cowell Family Fund of the Gears, Inc. Allan and Jan Beezley Bruce Driver and Char Doughtery William N. and Lenore K. Burke San Diego Foundation Greater Houston Community John and Melissa Belkin Peter P. and Susan C. Dunda J. Christopher and Ruth Carey Crested Butte Rental Center Foundation with thanks to the Charles Bennett, PhD Gilbert R. Dunn and Erika Carlson Family Foundation Dallas Jewish Community donors- Wendy and Mavis Richard C. Berg Ericksen Nick and Murrie Chirekos Foundation with thanks to the Kelsey, Jr. Walker and Ruth Berkshire William and Susan Duryea Colorado Coalition of Land donors- Dr. Randall and Barbara Shoshana and Walter Gutschow Joan Binkow Ernest Eck and Patricia Karlin Trusts Rosenblatt Kelly B. and Tanja Harrison Paul and Mary Lou Blacharski Dr. Paul R. and Anne H. Ehrlich Community Foundation of the Sterling and Melinda Doster Alan G. and Gloria M. Heath Jules Bohnn, MD David and Lois Einsidler Gunnison Valley Eric Eichler Eszter Horanyi Rose-Marie Bollier John R. Emery and Sandra Kipp Community Foundation of the Charlie and M.J. Farnan Mrs. and Mrs. Don Humphries Candis Bond Emery Gunnison Valley with thanks to Robert J. and Ann Fyfe Chris and Francene Kopf Ted Bosler and Kim Carroll Bosler F. Maxwell and Andrea T. Evans the donors- Fran and Wendy Guy David and Ann Johnston Sarah Boynton Xavier Fane Tim and Christe Fretthold Jackie and John Ingham John and Mary Jones Robert J. and Malla T. Dean E. Fenton Lynn and Gil Friedlander John and Gay Johnson Mr. and Mrs. William Kastning Brandenberger Stephen Figlewski and Carol Ed and Judy Ligon Anne Lamkin Kinder Michael S. Kelley Alison Brandt Lipsitch Joe Cruz and Jane Kuenzel John W. Kozyak and Barbara A. James Kiernan John and Kay Braziel M.V. and Judy Filippone, MD Peter Dea and Cathy L. Silverman Brett and Jenny Lessley Robert Breeze, MD and Carol Joseph and Janice Foerch Carpenter Dea Doug Kroft Keely Malone and Cameron Foster Breeze Fred and Carol Fowler Scott W. and Pamela F. Eaton Bill Langely and Sue Rouse Harrison Peter and Mary Jane Bridges Cheryl Baldwin Frech Charles A. Ferrell Dr. Jeremy Levin and Margery Sarah Masi Dale A. and Christina E. Robert and Marie Garcia Frank and Linda Fialkoff Feldberg Dr. John McAllister Broekemeier Jim and Barbara Garot Lash Hansborough Douglas Ian McDonald Mark and Kim McGuire Frank Brookins GE Foundation Matching Gifts Richard and Beth Harper Charles and Cathy McGinnis Kimberly Metsch William and Susan Brooks Program Anne A. Hickman Becky and Tom Mitchell William W. and Ruth N. Miller Andrew Brown Ingrid Gebavi Fred Holbrook Sara Nichols W. Henson and Carolyn Moore Dwight and Patsy Brown Martha Geller Holbrook and Smith General Rudolph and Lois Rozman Buffy Naake Roger and Linda Brown Melissa Giacchino Contractors Rich Tocher and Julie Vlier Mr. and Mrs. Allen Oliphant Bill and Carolyn Brusman Mr. and Mrs. James Gibbs Ben and Mary Gwen Hulsey Michael and Laura Werner Peter Olivetti and Mandy Bob Brutsch Steven and Joyce Gibson Jane Bekin Meginnis Foundation Susan Whitehead Rutledge Bernard E. and Martha A. Bryson Bob, Mandy, Ben and Mo Gillie Peter and Margaret Kennel Mr. and Mrs. Richard Whiting Bill and Cynthia Peatross Dale and Georgiana Buckler Jack Gilmour and Bettye Lemon- Kelly Keesee and Bill Mushkin Cohen and Leah Williams Thomas H. Perkins William and Elaine Burcham Gilmour Richard Kimball and Mary Louise Donald Woods and Kathy Jeanette Peter Gail Buford and Pete Lawson Ron Goering and Imogene Skinner Sisneros Steve Reynolds and Kelly Jones Richard and Martha Burr Bessett Paul and Jacquelyn Kingsbury Rick and Annie Zander Erin Rogers Mollie Carson Dan and Laurie Goetz Michael and Martha Graber John and Christy Murchinson, Jr. Neil Watko Ronald and Patricia Martin Le Bosquet Christopher and Sheila Green Anne C. and Steve Murray Roy and Susan Widjeskog in memory of Samuel Martin John Lecoq Charles J. Gries Sam Nay, III Helen L. Wilke Jill Robbins Maxwell’s Barry and Rena Grossman Barb Neblett C.M. Williams in memory of Grant Robbins Mountain Earth Whole Foods Adam Groudon Gary and Rochelle Needham Claire Williams Regina Sipples Tim and Diane Mueller Gunnison Bank and Trust Donna and Berek Novak William Winkler, MD and Diana in memory of Sarah Brandt Nathan Bilow Photography Company Patrick and Jane O’Neill Winkler Dr. and Mrs. John Soucheray Oh Be Dogful Pet Ranch Peter J. Hagen and Lindsay Oh Be Dogful Pet Ranch Dr. Jay Wolcov in memory of Robert Winskill Red Mountain Logworks Faulkner Hagen Jennifer Oliver Chris and Heather Woodward Rijks Family Gallery Bryan and Pamela Hagerty Lawrence C. and Verin Paddock Mary Jane Wurster Codicil Club Rim Tours J. Marshall and Elizabeth Callie Parkman Robert and Susan Youker Frank Brookins Rocky Mountain Trees and Hamilton John and Caryn Patton Barry and Janet Young Karen Hickey Landscaping Thomas D. and Beth A. Hamilton Dan and Harriet Peavy Richard Kimball and Mary Louise Babara Thomson Ralph and Carol Hamner Kay Peterson-Cook and Don Cook In Honor Skinner Charlie Trotter Scott and Kristi Hargrove Randall and Shirley Pogue Anonymous Margaret Mead Rudy and Lois Rozman Julia Hamilton Harms, TTEE Garland Porterfield, MD in honor of Lowry Smith Melanie Rees Sarah Brandt Photography Kevin and Rosemary Harvey James and Joan Prentice Mike and Ann Carroll Phil Roy Scenic River Tours, Inc. Betsy Heartfield Heather Prouty and Doug Higley in honor of Dave and Betty Sylvia Soucheray Don and Elizabeth Smith Joan Heinz Robert and Barbara Pyle Schneider Lowry Smith Casady Henry Gary and Frances Rainwater Dallas Foundation, with thanks to Gifts In Kind Vicki Spencer Mary Hense David Ralston the donors- Jane and Pat A Cut Above The Club at Crested Butte John and Jill Hickey George and Elaine Rau Jenevein Almont Anglers The Mountain Store Karen Hickey Raymond James Financial in honor of Peter Kennel Arrangements Catering Three Rivers Resort Ilona Hogan Services, Inc. Richard and Ann Doughtery David and Gabi Baille Kate Vogel Christine P. Holbrook Melanie Rees in honor of Skip and Ruth Norman Bardeen Robin Wehmeyer Robert Howard George and Bobbie Reinhardt Berkshire Keith and Jodi Bauer Michael and Adrienne Weil Brian Inouye and Nora Underwood Richard and Sharon Renwick Danforth Ely Tom and Linda Biery West Wall Lodge David and Bonnie Inouye Michael and Nancy Roach in honor of Rosalind DuJardin Big Al’s Bicycle Heaven Wilder on the Taylor Randa Jacobs Marcia Rohlik and Rhett Gano Sandy S. Bougere Bruce and Susanne Wilkinson Karen Janssen Joyce Roloff Heather and Dave Furman Russell and Dorothy Budd Cohen and Leah Williams Mindaugus and Linnea Jatulis Eric and Kathleen Ross in honor of Beaver and Pam J. Christopher and Ruth Carey Yoga for the Peaceful Linda A. Jennings Jane Dunn Rossiwall Theodosakis Tim Clark Bob Zakely Steve Jennison Dr. Sandra G. Rosswork David and Holly Grainger Clear Rivers Skin Care & Waxing Tom and Karen Jensen Catherine Sabottke in honor of Tim Clark Mark and Emily Collins Stewards of the Land Ralph K. and Jean B. Johnsen Sandra Polson Trust Richard and Beth Harper Cookworks CBLT sincerely thanks Michael and Nancy Johnson Ralph Savarese and Roberta in honor of Fred Holbrook and Joe and Liz Currier the following families and Judy P. Johnston McMorrow Dan McElroy Crested Butte Community School organizations for their James Keene, III and Ruth Keene Jacob Scherr and Carole Dickert Lucinda Herrick Nancy Vogel’s fourth grade generous land contributions Gary Keiser and Elizabeth Shell Scheer in honor of Rosalind DuJardin class and preservation efforts: Keiser James Schmidt and Rhett Gano Crested Butte Mountain Resort Allen, Anders, Beitner, Bench, William and Daisette Kellett Gary and Nancy Schultz Gordon and Nicole Keehn Crested Butte Nordic Council Betz, Biery, Budd, Burstein, Anita King Linda Seifert in honor of John and Margie Brian and Carol Dale Cavalli, Conroad Associates Carol Kline Daniel Semegen and Susan Haley Kathy Darrow LP, Cosentino, De Pasquale, Michael and Amanda Knoll Firestone-Semegen Diane Olson-Jacobs Denver Art Museum Divine, Eccher, Family of Andrew Katherine Knorr Peter and Deborah Sershon in honor of Jeffrey Jacobs Denver Center for the Kasic, Gallin, Gebhart, Gronk Fred and Robin Koval Ronald J. and Donna Seuferling Carl and Diane Polesky Performing Arts LLC, Hidden Mine Homeowners Christina and Brian Kuhlmann Elisabeth Sherratt in honor of Sandra and Steven Denver Museum of Association, Huckeby, Jucha, William and Marjorie Laduke Carol Sidell Rudy Contemporary Art Kapushion, Kennel, Klingsmith, C. 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Meyer Elizabeth Vehlow Watson Hotel Teatro At CBLT we strive to ensure Jack G. and Gwendolyn I. Mickle Theodore and Martha Violett Don G. and Josephine L. Ice Mountain Jewelry that our donors and supporters Melynda Hogue and Russell Miller Joe and Ellen Walker LeBrasse David and Ann Johnston are recognized accurately. If Thomas Miller Mr. and Mrs. James R. Wallace in memory of- Peter and Margaret Kennel we have inadvertently not listed Mr. and Mrs. William H. Miller, Jr. Kim Walter Robert Lindy Elsworth McNamee Brian Krill you, or if a mistake has been Toby R. and Nancy C. Morey James Walton Monica Fuchs Doug Kroft made, please tell us so we can Parry and Bob Mothershead Leslie Walton Noma Jean Kinsella Larimer Square correct it. Thank you! Conservationist Profile: Peter and Margaret Kennel

or Peter and Margaret Kennel, the unique and important attributes Fof Crested Butte include its natural beauty, the abundance of open space and ready access to public lands, and the good friends they’ve made here. “I’m reminded each time I travel how blessed we are. However, we can’t take these things for granted. Much of this could disappear unless the community as a whole continuously strives to protect it,” said Peter. To the Kennels, that has meant over a decade of generous donations of time and resources to enable the Crested Butte Land Trust to fulfill its mission of land conservation. Margaret and Peter first found Crested Butte in 1993, after their son, Heath, began attending the University of Colorado. “We were looking for Peter and Margaret Kennel with their regular hiking companion, Buster. beautiful scenery, good hiking and skiing, had also come to love the mountains. Kennels continue to enjoy the property and a charming, authentic town. A friend Crested Butte became their permanent as CBLT’s Schofield properties are suggested Crested Butte. As we traveled home in 1996. Peter is currently the Vice open to the public. This sub-alpine past Round Mountain in June, we took President of the Board of Directors of valley provides important habitat for in the views of Paradise Divide, which CBLT, the Chair of the Development numerous species of plants and wildlife, was still glistening white, and the ranch Committee, and a member of the Finance an unpolluted water resource, and a lands were lush and green and dotted and Strategic Planning Committees. multitude of year-round recreation with cattle. It was almost too beautiful The Kennels’ service to opportunities. CBLT sincerely thanks to be true,” said Peter. CBLT includes the donation of several Peter and Margaret for making significant Margaret had lived much of Schofield Park properties in December and lasting contributions to CBLT’s her life in Switzerland before moving of 2001. CBLT has spent many years mission to forever protect and manage with Peter to the U.S., and missed the protecting the Schofield townsite and open lands for vistas, recreation, wildlife mountains. Although a flatlander, Peter High Elk Corridor. Avid hikers, the and ranching.

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