Protecting the Alpine

CFI partners with the US Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and passionate volunteers and donors nationwide to protect and restore the fragile alpine ecosystems on Colorado’s 14ers.

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To protect and preserve the natural integrity of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks through active stewardship and public education.

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Colorado Fourteeners Initiative was formed in 1994 as a partnership of nonprofit organizations, concerned individuals, and public agencies. Our mission is to preserve and protect the natural integrity of Colorado’s Fourteeners after a 1993 study noted significant environmental impacts due to rapidly expanding recreational use.

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Colorado Fourteeners Initiative

17 hours ago

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT EXTENDED TO WEDNESDAY, MAY 29th. To commemorate CFI's 30th Anniversary this year, we are partnering with @14erbrewing to create a limited-release craft beer. The brew will release at a special event in mid-July and then be canned and available for sale at 14er Brewing's Beer Garden in Denver. We are excited to announce a graphic design competition to create the official beer can label. Follow the link in our bio to learn more about the competition guidelines and download the template to get started. You do not need to be a professional graphic designer to submit an entry. Let's get creative! Must be at least 21 years old to participate. https://www.14ers.org/cfi-brew ... See MoreSee Less

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Colorado Fourteeners Initiative

1 week ago

CFI has a last-minute job opportunity for an Adopt-a-Peak intern position. This position is designed to be an entry level job for those that have an interest in working in the conservation field but don’t yet have any experience. We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible. Follow the link to see the job description. If you’re interested please email CFI’s Field Programs Manager at miriam@14ers.org or call (303) 278-7650. Bit.ly/CFI-Internship ... See MoreSee Less

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Colorado Fourteeners Initiative

1 week ago

The second round of registration is now open for volunteer trail stewardship projects this summer. This season CFI will host nine multi-day and six single days projects.Now open are multi-day projects on Handies, Sneffels, and Uncompahgre, as well as single-day opportunities on Grays Peak and Mount Democrat.Follow the link for details about each project and sign up before all the spots are filled. https://14ers.volunteerhub.com/vv2/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Colorado Fourteeners Initiative

2 weeks ago

If you weren't able to join the virtual Peak Steward training session last weekend, the entire two-hour training is now available on our YouTube channel. The training offers input from some our our most experienced volunteers and staff. It's also packed full of interesting facts about alpine plants and their incredible adaptations that help them survive atop Colorado's tallest peaks! Follow the link below to watch or listen. ... See MoreSee Less

Peak Steward Virtual Training 2024

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The cornerstone of CFI’s educational initiatives, the Peak Steward program, was launched in 2000. The program was developed to provide Fourteener hikers with...

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