The Trail Foundation invites Crew Terms This crew will continue the legacy of work done by previous CTF Help build a 40-ft turnpike and other tread improvements 2021 CREW SCHEDULE Crews over the past 5 seasons building new trail above the old on this popular section of the CT near Molas Pass. Camp you to sign up for one or more of our ONE-DAY: Food for preparing a sack lunch is provided CREW 0121, GURNSEY CREEK……….$15 railroad grade near the ghost town of Hancock to move the CDT/ will be a relatively long 7-mile hike with moderate elevation Volunteer Trail Crews and help us on one-day crews. • June 5 (One day) WEEKEND: Collegiate West CT off of a 4WD road. Project work will include gain from the Little Molas trailhead. The crew projects Weekend crews are self-supported with each • Darin Radatz: [email protected] or (810) 990-9748 improve and preserve The . tread widening, trail hardening and improving water crossings. will be within ½ mile of camp. This is a challenging, high crew member bringing their own food and cooking equipment. • ONE-DAY HCV We promise lots of fun, rewarding work, The CTF provides a drive-in group camping location, group Camp will be near the Hancock townsite. Parking is available altitude crew. • Elevation 10,000 ft, Segment 6, South Park RD nearby for those without HCVs. A daily hike of up to 2.5 miles fresh air and new friends! tarp, and drinking water. If necessary, members will construct a Join us on National Trails Day to stabilize a section of trail being each way will be required to reach the project locations. This is a CREW 1021, WOMEN-ONLY, JEFF. LAKE .....$60 backcountry toilet facility. undercut by Gurnsey Creek and construct drains on this popular • August 5-8 (4 days) BASECAMP: challenging, high altitude crew. Overview: Volunteer Trail Crews vary in length Basecamp crews meet at a camping location section of the CT. The project work is located within ½ mile of • Cindy Johnson: [email protected] or from one to eight days. We provide training, tools, accessible by vehicle. Crew members assist with camp setup, the trailhead. CREW 0621, ELK CREEK……….$40 (303) 507-7762 hardhats, group camp equipment, leadership, and meals preparing meals, kitchen cleanup, camp take-down, and other • July 17-25 (9 days) • Robin Mino: [email protected] or CREW 0221, NORTH FORK LOST CREEK……….$15 (except for weekend, vehicle-supported hike-in, and camp tasks. • Connie Wian: [email protected] (970) 259-8840 (720) 841-5015 VEHICLE-SUPPORTED HIKE-IN: • June 19-20 (Two days) backpack crews). Volunteers are responsible for their own Due to very technical • BACKPACK 2WD • BASECAMP 2WD • Darin Radatz: [email protected] or (810) 990-9748 transportation to the crew location and for their personal 4WD access and limited campsite parking, crew members will • Elevation 10,500 ft, Segment 24, Columbine RD • Elevation 10,000 ft., Segment 6, South Park RD • WEEKEND HCV equipment, including tent or camper, sleeping bag, hike with a daypack to the campsite while backpacks, tools, Help re-establish a section of trail impacted by avalanches in the This year’s women’s crew will reconstruct a deteriorated • Elevation 10,500 ft, Segment 4, South Platte and sleeping pad, dishes and eating utensils, work clothes, and group gear are transported by vehicle to (and from) the beautiful . The project will clear avalanche turnpike near Jefferson Lake. The project site is an easy South Park RDs and other personal items, as applicable. Crews typically campsite. Crews are self-supported with each crew member debris and reconstruct damaged tread. Camp will be a strenuous ½-mile hike from camp. involve a hike to the project site but basecamp crews bringing their own food, cooking equipment, and water Spend the Summer Solstice weekend helping re-set the trailhead 4-mile hike from the Molas Pass trailhead with a daily hike of up may require a drive and a hike each day if the campsite is treatment method. The CTF provides food-hanging equipment bridge over North Fork Lost Creek that has settled unevenly and to 2.5 miles each way to reach the lower avalanche sites. Camp CREW 1121, ILLINOIS CREEK I……….$40 not within reasonable hiking distance of the project site. (hang cord and carabiners) and a group tarp. Crew members re-construct a turnpike located in the a may be moved an additional 3 miles up Elk Creek mid-week • August 10-14 (5 days) Weeklong (7- or 8-day) crews typically include a day off will construct a backcountry toilet facility. moderate 2-mile hike from camp at the North Fork Trailhead. with a daily hike of up to 2 miles each way to work on the upper • Doug Buttery: [email protected] or BACKPACK: Crew members backpack to camp, carrying (970) 531-2982 mid-week. Contact the crew leader for crew specifics. CREW 0321, MORRISON CREEK I……….$75 avalanche site. This is a challenging, high altitude crew. personal gear and one or more tools and group gear. Crews are • BACKPACK HCV • June 27 – July 3 (7 days) self-supported with each crew member bringing their own food, CREW 0721, BOSS LAKE……….$75 • Elevation 12,000 ft., Segment CW02, Gunnison RD Participants: To work on a trail crew, you must be • Brooks Lord: [email protected] or (918) 527-6370 cooking equipment, and water treatment method. The CTF • July 25-August 1 (8 days) This crew will continue building new trail in the Collegiate at least 16 years of age (unless approved by crew leader) • BASECAMP HCV provides food-hanging equipment (hang cord and carabiners) • Dave Fitzwater: [email protected] or Peaks Wilderness to move the trail off of the motorized and in good physical condition. No previous • Elevation 7,800 ft, Segment 3, South Platte RD and a group tarp. Crew members will construct a backcountry (402) 250-2330 Timberline Trail. The new trail will be located below the trail building experience is required. Help construct a 1,500-ft realignment to replace an eroding toilet facility. • BASECAMP 4WD Three Apostles with stunning views of Taylor Park and will section of trail in the very popular Buffalo Creek trail system. The Crews are filled on a first-come, 2WD: Crew meeting location is accessible by 2-wheel drive • Elevation 10,800 ft., Segment CW05, Salida RD become a new portion of the CDT/Collegiate West CT Registration: project site will be reached via an easy ¼-mile hike. On your first-served basis upon receipt of your fully completed (2WD) vehicles via a paved or maintained gravel or dirt road. Help start construction on a trail realignment to replace an when completed. Camp will be located approximately 2.5 crew day off, hike or bike the extensive trail network. registration materials. Deliver a completed registration Road conditions may change with significant precipitation. eroding and steep section of trail near scenic Boss Lake. 4WD miles and 1,300 ft of climbing from the end of the Illinois form and waiver plus fee(s) to the CTF. You can HCV: Access to meeting location involves rougher unpaved CREW 0421, FOOSES CREEK……….$75 vehicles will be needed to reach the campsite via an unmaintained Creek road and will include some off-trail hiking. This will register on paper through the mail or electronically via roads than 2WD crews. High clearance vehicles (HCVs) are • July 12-19 (8 days) Forest Service road. A daily of hike 0.5 miles to reach the project be a challenging crew at high elevation, much of it above ColoradoTrail.org. We’ll confirm your registration within recommended, but 4WD is not required. Road conditions may • Ed Pfromer: [email protected] or (720) 666-9776 site. This is a challenging, high altitude crew. Hike to Boss and timberline. Also sign up for Crew 1221 and resupply food 30 days. A month before the crew start date, travel change with significant precipitation. • BACKPACK 2WD Hunt Lakes and to the scenic Continental Divide on your day off. between crews for even more fun! 4WD: Access to meeting location involves very rough and steep instructions and participant roster will be mailed to • Elevation 11,500 ft, Segment 15, Salida RD CREW 0821, HANCOCK II……….$30 CREW 1221, ILLINOIS CREEK II……….$40 you to assist with planning, carpooling, etc. roads of varying length. A high clearance vehicle with low range Help start construction on a 2.25-mile trail realignment to • July 30 – August 1 (3 days) • August 14-18 (5 days) four-wheel drive (4WD) is recommended. replace an eroding and very steep section of trail below the • Scott Smith and Laura Brieser-Smith: [email protected], • Dave Landers: [email protected] or Refund Policy: Registration fees are non- CHALLENGING CREW AT HIGH ELEVATION: popular Monarch Crest. The campsite will be reached via a [email protected], or (303) 410-0355 (970) 294-5728 refundable once you are confirmed for your requested crew. Volunteers considering this type of crew should be physically stout 5-mile hike from the trailhead. This is a challenging, high • WEEKEND HCV • Daniel Zier: [email protected] or (303) 518-5993 active and acclimated to elevations above 9,000 feet. Volunteers altitude crew. Hike or bike the stunning Monarch Crest or explore • Elevation 11,800 ft., Segment CW04, Salida RD • BACKPACK HCV Thank you! We need your help in caring for The living below 5,000 feet should plan on acclimating for several nearby Salida on your crew day off. See description for Crew 0521. • Elevation 12,000 ft., Segment CW02, Gunnison RD Colorado Trail, all 567 miles, and truly appreciate your days to a week above 9,000 feet prior to the crew. While most CREW 0521, HANCOCK I……….$30 See description for Crew 1221. In addition to project work involvement. active hikers should be fine participating in this type of crew, CREW 0921, WEST LIME CREEK……….$40 • July 16-18 (3 days) listed above, additional work will include tread widening, please contact the crew leader if you have questions regarding • August 2-6 (5 days) Due to uncertainties • Scott Smith and Laura Brieser-Smith: [email protected], trail hardening and improving water crossings. Also sign up Covid Considerations: your fitness. • Brent Adams and Anne Englert: and potential restrictions related to the pandemic, for Crew 1121 and resupply food between crews for even [email protected], or (303) 410-0355 [email protected] or (719) 530-1028 changes may crop up. We’ll communicate. more fun! • WEEKEND HCV • BACKPACK 2WD We appreciate your flexibility and understanding. • Elevation 11,800 ft., Segment CW04, Salida RD (cont.) Visit: ColoradoTrail.org • Elevation 12,000 ft, Segment 25, Columbine RD (cont.)

CREW 1321, CATARACT CREEK……….$40 Estes Park • August 16-22 (7 days) Berthoud Grand Lake Lyons • Paul Smith: [email protected] or (719) 964-7488 Yampa CDT Longmont Volunteer • BACKPACK 2WD Granby Ward • Elevation 10,500 ft, Segment 8, Eagle-Holy Cross RD Kremmling Boulder Meeker Hot Sulphur Help build a realignment of the existing co-located CT/CDT Springs Nederland Fraser to make the trail more sustainable. Camp will be located State Bridge Broomfield CentralC Trail Crew Black City approximately 2 miles and 1,200 ft of climbing up the Cataract Rio Hawk Golden Blanco Wolcott Creek drainage. Silverthorneho SCHEDULE Eagle Idaho Glenwood Vail Springs Springs Gypsum CREW 1421, MINERS CREEK ……….$45 Rifle Minturn Copper1421 New Castle Mountain Conifer F Breckenridgeeckk • August 22-27 (6 days) Carbondale 0121Bailey • Greg Speights: [email protected] or (719) 799-3199 1321 FF F 1021 • VEHICLE-SUPPORTED HIKE-IN 2WD Jefferson F Leadville F • Elevation 10,500 ft., Segment 7, Dillon RD Mesa Aspen Fairplay 0221 0321 This crew will continue construction on realignment of an 1721 Twin Lakes Granite unsustainable section of the co-located CDT/CT in the Miners Lake Creek drainage. Note that this is a vehicle-supported hike-in Hartsel George Cedaredge 1121 & 1221 Crested F Divide crew, with a moderate hike of approximately 4.5 miles and Paonia Buena Vista Butte CDT 1,500 ft of elevation gain. Work will be located a moderate hike Delta Hotchkiss Nathrop Guffey Crawford of up to 2 miles each way from camp. Cripple Olathe Creek CREW 1521, HEADWATERS HILL……….$40 0521, 0821 & 1621 F Gunnison Salida • August 23-27 (5 days) Montrose 0721 F Poncha 2021 F 0421 • Diana Bristol: [email protected] or Springs (970) 749-3973 Sargents Texas Creek Cotopaxi • BACKPACK 2WD F • Elevation 11,500 ft, Seg.16, Gunnison and Salida RDs 1521 Build turnpike on an extended muddy section of co-located CT/ Lake City Westcliffe CDT south of Marshall Pass. Camp will be a moderate 4.5-mile Ouray Saguache hike from the Marshall pass trailhead. The work will be within Telluride Moffat ¼ mile of camp. This is a challenging, high altitude crew. Silverton Creede 0921 Gardner CREW 1621, HANCOCK III……….$75 F Center Hooper Del Norte Rico F • August 29 – Sept 4 (8 days) South Fork 0621 Monte Vista • Glenn Kepler: [email protected] or (303) 278-7795 (h) or (303) 704-7109 (c) CDT Alamosa • BASECAMP HCV • Elevation 11,800 ft., Segment CW04, Salida RD DURANGO Pagosa La Jara See description for Crew 0521. This Crew will complete the Springs work begun by Crews 0521 and 0821. Crew day off can be used Bayfield to hike to the historic Alpine Tunnel or mountain bike to the Ignacio Conejos The Colorado Trail Foundation Tincup Pass road, or for a more relaxing outing, soak in Mount Princeton Hot Springs. 710 10th Street, Room 210, Golden, CO 80401 303-384-3729 l [email protected] CREW 1721, MORRISON CREEK II……….$75 • September 19-25 (7 days) ColoradoTrail.org • Cindy Johnson: [email protected] or (303) 507-7762 • BASECAMP HCV • Elevation 7,800 ft, Segment 3, South Platte RD Printed on 70% post-consumer recycled paper. See description for Crew 0321. This Crew will complete that work. Please share this brochure and recycle when done.