Crested Butte Land Trust PROTECTING & PRESERVING

natural lands, scenic vistas, wildlife habitat, trails and working ranches

C R E S T E D B U T T E L A N D T R U S T S U M M E R 2 0 0 9 N E W S L E T T E R

INSIDE:• 10th Anniversary of the Lower Loop• 2nd Annual Wine & Food Festival• Conservationists of the Year

CRESTED BUTTE LAND TRUSTPreserving the present for the future

STAFFAnn Johnston, Executive DirectorHeather Duryea, Stewardship CoordinatorLiz Vehlow, Events CoordinatorKim Carroll Bosler, Development Director

BOARD OF DIRECTORSJeff Hermanson, PresidentKeith Bauer, Vice-PresidentTim Mueller, TreasurerJim Starr, SecretaryDavid BaxterJoe CurrierBeverly GriffithJohn HessFred HolbrookDan McElroyLinda Powers

EXECUTIVE ADVISORY COMMITTEEBill AbrahamNorm BardeenPeter BogardusTim ClarkGlo CunninghamMarcia HegemanJackie InghamDan JonesRobert KerrPaula LehrSandra Allen LeinsdorfJennifer RoseLowry SmithJohn SpencerScott Truex

CONTACTCBLTPO Box 2224Crested Butte, CO 81224P: 970.349.1206F: 970.349.1210www.cblandtrust.orgcblt@crestedbutte.net

Cover Photographer, Kevin KrillEditor & Designer, Kim Carroll Bosler

Founded in 1991, CBLT is an IRS designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to the protection and preservation of the Gunnison Valley’s natural lands, scenic vistas, wildlife habitat, trails and working ranches. All gifts, grants and contributions are tax deductible.

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Open space has the unique ability to benefit everyone in the community, and

that makes the successful preserva-tion of our valley’s rugged beauty very satisfying. For ranchers, it is the preservation of a hard-earned lifestyle; for environmentalists, it is

the feelings of serenity and appreciation that spending time in nature brings; for business people, open space is a priceless amenity for a self-sustaining economy. The Crested Butte Land Trust celebrates a successful organization that values diversity in its Board of Directors. By reaching out to all segments of our community of residents and visitors alike, by remaining politically neutral, and by utilizing a variety of land preservation tools, our work can be more effective, broad based, and beneficial to a wide range of people. While biking along the Woods Walk, traversing through the aspens to Peanut Lake, the Slate River and the Lower Loop, please think of the Crested Butte Land Trust. We have preserved these trails for all to enjoy. When you admire the fledgling grasses, willows and spruce trees now growing almost a foot high at the reclaimed Peanut Mine, please think of the Crested Butte Land Trust. We have reclaimed the contaminated and dangerous tailings ponds for the benefit of everyone. When you drive through the East River Valley, and see the hard-working ranchers irrigating their lush hay meadows, and the magnificent views of Paradise Divide, please think of the Crested Butte Land Trust. We have assisted these families who steward our agricultural heritage. Passing by the pristine Slate River Wetland Preserve on the drive up to Mt. Crested Butte, please think of the Crested Butte Land Trust. We have protected these extraordinary waters as they are critical to wildlife habitat. We have had tremendous supporters and collaborators along the way, and thank you all for your contributions to our successes. Working together, the Land Trust can encourage a sustainable community enjoyed by all.

Jeff Hermanson, President

For the benefit and the enjoyment of us all.

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Kids for ConservationConservation of our local lands would not be possible

without the support and participation of the people in this community. We recognize that everyone has

something valuable to con-tribute, and individuals can and do make a difference. The Crested Butte Land Trust owes part of its success in 2009 to some inspirational students who are enrolled at the Crested Butte Commu-nity School. All three classes of kindergartners from CBCS participated in a project last spring to benefit the Land Trust. As part of their Earth Day celebration, the children hand painted reusable canvas shopping bags, sold them, and donated the money they raised to CBLT. A letter received by CBLT and signed by all the children said in part, “We would like to donate the money to the Land Trust so that we can help preserve the beautiful land around our valley. Thank you for making such a difference in the world we live in.” Thanks to these kids for protecting our local open spaces and natural

lands and helping the environment by reducing waste. Also last spring, CBCS third grade students worked to preserve a rain forest as well as our own beautiful back yard.

These students raised money through a very successful bake sale, held at four locations around town. The kids exceeded their fundraising goal, and proceeds were used to preserve three acres of rain forest land through the organization Cool Earth and to support local land preservation through CBLT. In addition, CBCS fourth grade students recently helped the Land Trust while honing their literary skills. Students contributed to the 2010 Land Trust calendars by

composing original haikus to accompany the twelve months of photographs of local landscapes. CBLT thanks all of these students and their dedicated teachers for their creative support! These kids are making a direct, positive impact in our community and the world we live in. Our future is in good hands.

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10th Anniversary of the Lower Loop

This summer is the 10th anniversary of Crested Butte’s Lower Loop trail and recreation area. From the inception of the Crested Butte Land Trust in 1991, the Lower Loop parcel was a top priority for preservation. Comprised of 193 acres, the Lower Loop provides opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing and skiing, as well as offering physical and spiritual connections with nature. The trail begins in the Town of Crested Butte and meanders through National Forest lands on its way to Oh-Be-Joyful in the Raggeds Wilderness. The Slate River runs through the property, creating wetlands and wildlife habitat that is home to a diverse community of plants, mammals, birds and fish. Here, one can hear an elk bugling or discover mountain lion tracks in the mud. Great Blue Herons nest on the island in Peanut Lake, wildflowers beckon hummingbirds, and hawks fly overhead. In 1999, a local Crested Butte couple offered to provide a $100,000 Challenge Grant if CBLT could raise an additional $100,000 for the Lower Loop. CBLT continues to be extremely grateful to these anonymous donors for their generosity ten years ago. Their gift, combined with additional donations and grants, resulted in the Lower Loop trail, which is the most utilized trail system in the Gunnison Valley. Surveys indicate that over 500 hikers, bikers and horseback riders use the Lower Loop on any given summer day. CBLT won an Award for Excellence for the Lower Loop project from the Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts. The Lower Loop project stood out because of the many private and public partners that collaborated with CBLT, including the Town of Crested Butte, Gunnison County Land Preservation Board, Great Outdoors Colorado, Adaptive Sports, the State Trails Commission, International Mountain Bike Association, the Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association, and many individual donors. In addition, the wider track portion of the trail made the Lower Loop the first trail in the Slate River Valley to accommodate those with wheelchairs and special needs. The project was also unique because the trail starts in

town and connects users to a wilderness area, without the need or use of motorized vehicles. We are so fortunate to know that this trail system and recreational area will remain natural and accessible now and forever. The Lower Loop remains one of CBLT’s proudest achievements. Celebrate the 10th anniversary by getting out and enjoying the Lower Loop.

Mark Reaman loads up his young helpers, while David Baxter, Jim Gebhart and John Hess build a bridge during one of the trail building days for the Lower Loop in the summer of 1999.

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Trails provide a meaningful and satisfying outdoor experience. By maintaining access to our magnificent forests, meadows and wetlands, trails offer a unique

way to reaffirm our sense of connection with the natural world. They also provide physical activity for a diverse range of people, including persons with disabilities, children and the elderly. Local trails afford a myriad of opportunities to ap-preciate Crested Butte’s natural heritage. Trails often cross lands which are environmentally sensitive. By leading hikers and bikers along well-worn paths, delicate wetlands and high alpine meadows are protected, while allowing recreationalists to experience varied plant and animal life. People come to the Gunnison Valley to escape the city and enjoy a pristine mountain environment rich in recreational lands. Recreation provides a stable, lasting income to our valley, and trails are a valuable amenity to our

local recreational lands. Placing a trail easement on private property can benefit both the property owner and the public simultaneously. In surveys across the nation, trails are the most popular amenity preferred by home buyers. They usually consume very little buildable land because trails are often constructed on slopes where homes are not usually built, so little land is lost. There are also state and federal tax incentives available for trail easements. CBLT collaborates with many partners, including developers and landowners, to provide trails and protect our access points to public lands. If you would like to discuss the possibility of donating a trail easement on your property, or donating financially to our trail easement program, please call the CBLT office at 970.349.1206. Trails provide what residents and visitors to our community seek – access to natural landscapes.

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For tickets and more information call 303-809-0404, or visit

www.crestedbuttewine.com.

EVENT SCHEDULE

* Events subject to change. Check website for updated

Proceeds from the Festival benefit the Crested Butte Land Trust.

Lodging and ticket packages available via our partnership with the Crested Butte Mountain Resort with room nights starting as low as $143 per night. Visit www.crestedbuttewine.com/lodging.htm or call CB Vacations at 888-280-5724.

GRAND TASTING Features more than 250 different varietals, giving guests the opportunity to try an intriguing array of wine options. Appetizers will be served from great local restaurants.

EVENING ON ELK AVENUE New for 2009! Enjoy historic downtown Crested Butte and taste wines featured at the Grand Tasting. With hundreds of wines at the Festival, this gives you more

opportunity to sip and savor! Purchase the Grand Tasting and Evening on Elk Avenue together for $100 ($10 savings.)

WINE SEMINARS Learn from winemakers and master sommeliers in classroom format. Each class will elevate your inner oenophile curiosities and desires! $35 to $50 per person. More seminars added all the time – check our website for updates.

CHEF DINNERS The most prestigious event of the weekend at which acclaimed chefs create multi-course dinners paired with premium wines. Held in private homes in Crested Butte, seating is limited for each of these four special events.

WINEMAKER TRAILS New for 2009! Cyclists will head out on a variety of the amazing mountain biking trails found in Crested Butte. Each cyclist can choose between beginner/intermediate and intermediate/advanced trails. All rides will be guided by professional local guides and will include invited winemakers. After the rides, cyclists will converge in a beautiful mountain meadow where they will be treated to gourmet picnics as prepared by talented local chefs and wines presented by these prestigious winemakers. All riders receive an official Crested Butte Wine cycling jersey!

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TRUSTEES OF THE LAND Kevin J. and Susan W. BeltzRussell and Dorothy BuddGene and Shirley CordesCrested Butte Mountain ResortDr. and Mrs. John HaleyJeff Hermanson

SUSTAINING DONORS Alpine AcupunctureWilliam and Jill AngelBacchanaleClif and Kathy BarnhartWayne Batwin and Sandy HuffmanKeith and Jodi BauerDan BenchMr. and Mrs. Fred Berry, Jr.Rose-Marie BollierRichard and Martha BurrMr. and Mrs. Harold H. Cook, Jr.Joe and Liz CurrierCristiana GuesthausMelissa CunninghamAlice and Robbin DawsonCarole DobbieDavid D. and Carole J. EbnerXavier FaneJacob and Martha GellerMelissa GiacchinoBob, Mandy, Ben and Mo GillieBalie and Beverly GriffithAlan G. and Gloria M. HeathBrian Inouye and Nora UnderwoodLinda A. JenningsDavid and Ann JohnstonPeter and Margaret KennelFred and Robin KovalDavid and Kathryn LarsenDon G. and Josephine L. LebrasseDavid and Sandra LeinsdorfJack and Bettye Lemon-GilmourDavid A. and Mary D. LindWendy and Woody LindenmyerKenny MarksCharles and Susan McKeeRandall and Shirley PogueLinda PowersSandra L. Polson TrustJay and Daphne ShipowitzLowry and LeIla SmithJim and Annie StarrRichard and Kim SweitzerWally TreppDavid and Corinne TylerWouter and Jill Van TielNickolas M. Waser and Mary V. PriceJim WatsonRobert and Susan Youker

GOLD CONSERVATIONISTSPhyllis CowellSidney and Janet FarmerJohn and Margarita HennessyTerry and Ginger RathertDiane RossJohn and Carson Taylor, Jr.Bruce and Susanne Wilkinson

SILVER CONSERVATIONISTSDavid and Chris BaxterEd and Judy LigonMarcy LongMr. and Mrs. Harry MeginnisTim and Diane MuellerBert Phillips and Happy FowlerGeorge and Bobbie ReinhardtDr. and Mrs. John SoucherayBill and Anita VallettTim and Wren Wirth

BRONZE CONSERVATIONISTSRichard and Mary AllenBruce and Deborah AlpernBank of the WestRobert J. and Tina M. BishopRoy and Toni BlissBob and Judith BrustPhillip and Austin CoombsCrested Butte BankJoe Cruz and Jane KuenzelChuck FerrellFrank and Linda FialkoffTim and Christe FrettholdJohn M. and Shannon FudgeIngrid GebaviFran and Wendy GuyLash HansboroughAnne A. HickmanHolbrook & Smith General ContractorsDavid and Lezlie HudiburgJohn and Jackie InghamRichard Kimball and Mary Louise SkinnerPaul and Jacquelyn KingsburyBill Langley and Sue RouseJohn and Debra LucasWithrow MeekerDavid and Patricia MillerKenneth and Barbara MoffittJohn and Christy Murchison, Jr.Prescor, Inc.Mike and Cille RibaudoMichael and Nancy RoachWilliam and Anne RonaiThomas W. and Cathy ScovilleJeffrey SerraAnthony and Randi StrohLarry and Chris TanningGraham Ullrich and Sue SchappertBeth and Ben WegbreitPeter and Mary Winants

INDIVIDUAL DONORSJerry AbelesGary and Carolyn AchenbachMr. and Mrs. James AkersWilliam H. AlexanderTrent and Linda AndersonBrenda ArcherMonica AriowitschJames D. and Joanne W. ArnottLou R. and Nell F. Baeten, DDS, MSRobin BaitherPriscila BanksLeah BanfordLarry Gregory and Carol Cronin BarbourTery L. and Mary C. BaskinHarry and Nancy BeaudryRobert Behr and Nancy GrahamJohn and Melissa BelkinElizabeth and David BellJames and Catherine BenedictCharles Bennett, PhDRalph BensonTony BensonRichard C. BergWalker and Ruth BerkshireChuck and Jennifer BessThomas BielefeldGlee BieryThomas and Linda BieryJoan BinkowLyle BlandenBonnie BoatwrightJules Bohnn, MDCandis BondJanet Bowman and Laurie BolardSarah Boynton

Robert J. and Malla T. BrandenbergerRichard and Donna BrattonJohn and Kay BrazielRobert and Carol Foster Breeze, MDGrant and Julie BremerPeter and Mary Jane BridgesEric Bridgford and Kathryn TippieRobert H. and Laura A. BrodieFrank BrookinsWilliam and Susan BrooksAndrew BrownAndy and Jerry BrownDwight and Patsy BrownFred BrownMike BrownRoger and Linda BrownMichael A. BrummerDr. and Mrs. John BrunoBill and Carolyn BrusmanBernard E. and Martha A. BrysonJeff and Beth BuehlerGail Burford and Pete LawsonMatt CaprittoJ. Christopher and Ruth CareyE. Hugh and Linda H. Chappell, Jr.David CharnackZia CharnackJeffrey W. and Loretta J. ClarkeDavid and Terry ClaytonJames R. CobbJack and Peggy ColbyKenneth W. and Mabeth ColemanMark and Emily CollinsKaren and Gus ComiskeyNancy and Mark ConantGary and Kirsten CookRay and Maria CookReagan and Susan CoonJohn CoppDiane CornwallThomas and Alaine CosgroveRobert CouchmanMarla CoveyShaun and Michelle CoxPatricia L. CraderWinfield Craven, MDRichard and Eva CritchfieldJohn Todd and Caroline CrockerWilliam CrockerMartin and Karen CudeMike and Sherri CummingsAnnamarie DaaneMark Daily and Lynn CudlipMr and Mrs William D’ArmondBrian and Carol DaleBart and Eileen DaltonKathy DarrowPaul and Robbie DavisTaylor DavisJoseph De CompiegnePeter Dea and Cathy Carpenter DeaChris DegnerDavid and Barbara DehaemersJeffrey Delaney and Dana Beardslee DelaneyTerry and Laura DetlefsenJoyel DhieuxCaroline and Jack DianiRandy DietrichRick DivineRichard and Ellen DobbinNeil and Linda DorrelCurtis and Margaret DorrisSterling and Melinda DosterRobin E. DreyfussBruce Driver and Char DoughertyBrittany Drendel and Ross MacLeanScott and Debra DuncanLarry and Karen Dunn

William and Susan DuryeaMargaret EaslyScott W. and Pamela F. EatonErnest Eck and Patricia KarlinDr. Paul R. and Anne H. EhrlichDavid and Lois EinsidlerPam EllisJohn R. and Sandra Kipp EmeryMarty and Kay EvansMrs. Theodora L. FeldbergPierre and Kathleen FelliWayne FeltonThomas and Cindy FilchnerRobert Fine and Marsha GoldsteinSteven FinkelJay and Ginny FitzgeraldRay and Elizabeth FitzgeraldJoseph and Janice FoerchDaniel and Marilyn FosterGil and Lynn FriedlanderGilbert L. and Alice FuldScott and Casandra FulkersonScott and Connie FunkCharles K. & Stephanie R. Gailey, IIICarlo GainesAndrew and Laura GallJim GarotGary Gellin and Holly HarrisMr. and Mrs. James GibbsSteven and Joyce GibsonJack GilmourRoger A. GlasgowDavid and Sharon GleesonJason Goldman and Emily HazanJeff and Shannon GrahamBill and Susan GranaMilton and Jennie GravesDavid Gray and Carolyn BlanchardWalter and Sherron GreenCharles J. GriesAndrew Grimes, MDBarry and Rena GrossmanAndrew and Suzanne HadleyScott and Heidi HahnDr. and Mrs. Arvel HaleyDenis B. HallRichard and Wendy HallJ. Marshall HamiltonRalph and Carol HamnerJohn and Judith HansenScott and Kristi HargroveJulia Hamilton Harms, TTEEKelly B. and Tanja HarrisonKevin and Rosemary HarveyAndrew HaverkampfMarc and Nancy HazanBetsy HeartfieldLucy HeckerAndrew and Lynn HedeshAlan and Marcia HegemanJoan HeinzLouise HellerCasady HenrySandra C. HenryMary HenseJohn Hess and Tracy WicklandClay HicksKaren HickeyHinds-Bilton FamilyMartha HodgdenMr. and Mrs. James M. HogueChristine P. HolbrookPaul and Kathy HoogeRobert HowardMr. and Mrs. Don HumphreysGrant and Jenifer HumphreysDavid and Bonnie InouyeJohn and Simone IrwinGeoff and Jennifer Isringhausen

Randa JacobsLynn Jagaciewski and Craig WilliamsMindaugas and Linnea JatulisTom and Karen JensenCarol M. JohnsonDavid and Candace JohnsonJohn and Mary JonesErin KahlerGregg and Kristine KampfRobert and Barbara KauffmanJames and Ruth Keene, IIIGary Keiser and Elizabeth Shell KeiserWilliam and Daisette KellettWendy and Mavis Kelsey, Jr.Nicholas and Tina KempinSue and Herb KessnerAnita KingMichael J. and Amanda KnollKey and Catherine KolbNathaniel Kolb, IIICarla Kramer and Josh GranofChristina and Brian KuhlmannAllison Kuhne and Michael ButcherBill and Catherine LacyWilliam and Marjorie LadukeTimothy and Andrea Ruth LeeClarke and Charmon LehewEdwin LehrburgerBrett and Jenny LessleyJoel LeveyIris LevinMichael and Ellen LevittMargot LevyPerry J. LewisMelissa C. LewisMichael and Perdita LinehanPeter LittonEric and Bette LongRobert LymanPaul L. MackGerard and Constance MackeyRonald and Patricia MartinLaura and Tyler MartineauRoss MatsumotoTimothy and Margaret McCandlessDan and Janice McElroyCharles and Cathy McGinnisUwe MeissnerJohn and Kathleen MeyerAllan and Diane MillerMelynda Hogue and Russell MillerSarah MillerMr. and Mrs. William H. Miller, Jr.Molly MinnemanRichard and Lisa MoodyDetty Moore and Linda HebertJames D. and Alyce MooreJames R. and Linda MortonLawrence F. MosherBarry and Lynne MuirheadJohn MurphyHoneydew MurrayMr and Mrs Scott MurrayTed and Caroline MurrayCourtney Myers and Theron GrahamGary and Rochelle NeedhamGeorg NevoleSeth Novatt and Priscilla NatkinsPatrick and Jordan O’NeillMr. and Mrs. David O’ReillyMr. and Mrs. Allen G. OliphantKaren OritzLawrence C. and Verin PaddockMrs. Maren PalmerGinny PassothGerry and Lois PateJohn and Caryn Patton

SUPPORT THE CRESTED BUTTE LAND TRUST IN 2009We are grateful to the following for supporting the Crested Butte Land Trust from May 15, 2008 to May 15, 2009. Thank you for helping to “Preserve the present for the future.” We also wish to thank those donors who have chosen to remain anonymous.

Mike and Keyhe PearceBill and Cynthia PeatrossDan and Harriet PeavyRon and Vicky PelinskiThomas H. PerkinsJeanette PeterEric Peterson and Cathy SteinbergerSteve PorterGarland Porterfield, MDJames and Joan PrenticeGreg PriceHeather ProutyWm. K. and Mary Jane PryorWilliam and Margaret PuckettRobert and Barbara PyleGary and Frances RainwaterGeorge and Elaine RauMelanie ReesDonald and Susan ReithelJoseph Rhone and Tom PritchardLee Riciputi and Claudia MoraMiriam Ricketts and James WillisH. Grant and Jill Robbins, IIGareth and Linda H. RobertsJames RobertsonDouglas RobothamDavid Rose and Ceil MurrayBrent and Betty RosenthalEric and Kathleen RossDr. Sandra G. RossworkRudolph and Lois RozmanScott and Margaret SandersRonda Sandquist and David LaddRalph Savarese and Roberta McMorrowJacob Scherr and Carole Dickert- ScherrDave and Betty SchneiderGary and Nancy SchultzDaniel Semegen and Susan Firestone SemegenPeter and Deborah SershonRonald J. and Donna SeuferlingElisabeth SherrattCarol SidellJames and Delrena SidesRandall P. and Marsha SingletonBill Smith and Jennifer RoseAl and Wythina SmithSkip and Karen SmithCathy SporcichMargaret A. SporcichRaymond Sprague and Kathleen J. TurnerBo and Jamie StambaughFranklin Stern and Caroline McLeanRichard E. StieflerJuliet StillmanJerry and Virginia StoneLeland and Elizabeth StoneMichael A. and Carolyn W. StonePhillip B. and Lisa Stranahan, Jr.Rebecca SuazoKelly SudderthRobert SundstromDennis and Yolanda TafiLarry TateTerry TooleLinda TrifoneMark TyeMichelle U’RenSilvia UnterkreuterMs. Elizabeth VehlowTheodore and Martha ViolettAlbert V. and Kathryn G. VogelDeborah VoorheesMercedes VoorheesJoe and Ellen WalkerLaird and Chris WalkerKim WalterMartha C. and Tom WarnerNeil WatkoWard B. Watt and Carol BoggsRon WelbornNancy Wellborn-David

David White and Heather DuryeaMarco WhiteRoy and Susan WidjeskogHelen L. WilkeC.M. WilliamsClaire WilliamsJoe and Becky WilliamsDr. and Mrs. Lacy Williams, MDDevon and Grayce WilsonWilliam and Diana Winkler, MDKlaus and Karin WisiolDr. Jay WolkovTerry WoodrowDr. Roy Wright and Barbara WrightMary Jane WursterMs. Loraine YeattsBarry and Janet YoungRobert and Betsy ZakelyRick and Annie ZanderLucy ZavalaMichele Zembal

CODICIL CLUBFrank BrookinsRichard Kimball and Mary Louise SkinnerMargaret MeadMelanie ReesPhil Roy

IN MEMORYDavid and Chris Baxter in memory of Nina ScrippsWilliam and Elaine Brandt in memory of Sarah BrandtBrandt Foundation in memory of Sarah BrandtCarlson Family Foundation in memory of Tom NortonRichard and Ellen Dobbin in memory of J. Christopher DobbieJack, Irene and Jessie Dudas in memory of J. Christopher DobbieChristopher and Shelia Green in memory of Sarah BrandtBalie J. and Beverly Griffith in memory of Don NorgardEthan Hicks in memory of his mother, Peggy Jeanette Geyer HicksJackie and John Ingham in memory of Peggy Jeanette Geyer Hicks in memory of Nina Scripps in memory of Dianne WhiteDavid and Elizabeth Johnston in memory of Cassi WimminghamDon G. and Josephine L. Labrasse in memory of Albert Kang in memory of Jheryl Busby in memory of Loretta Saint-Louis in memory of Bernice Groh in memory of Thomas Leary in memory of Fern Kanive in memory of Forest TrojanovichWilliam and Karen Mueller in memory of J. Christopher DobbieLeslie C. Perrot-Friedkin in memory of David FriedkinCatherine Rodriguez in memory of Nina ScrippsRobert Scripps in memory of Nina ScrippsJudge Ross A. and Mariann Sears and Jessica Jensen in memory of Peggy Jeanette Geyer HicksGilbert and Barbara Smith in memory of J. Christopher DobbieGraham Ullrich and Sue Schappert in memory of David ReynoldsNancy N. Welch in memory of Rudy and Esther Verzuh

IN HONORClifford T. and Susan D. Beckman in honor of Lou Beckman & Pete DavisRobert J. and Malla T. Brandenberger in honor of Bill Powell and Patti GastGail Burford and Pete Lawson in honor of Edwina LawsonDr. Clifford Colwell in honor of Chris and Carolyn Beall ColwellDavid Cook and Carolyn Young in honor of Jim CampbellCrested Butte / Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce in honor of Denis HallRichard and Anne Dougherty in honor of Ruth and Skip BerkshireDavid and Holly Grainger in honor of Tim ClarkRaul and Alexis Hernandez in honor of Nick HernandezDaniel and Edwina Lawson in honor of Gail BurfordMargot Levy in honor of Glo Cunningham in honor of Linda PowersTed and Caroline Murray in honor of Lou Beckman Laurence and Elzbieta Nolan in honor of Jim CampbellCatherine and Daniel Piergentili in honor of Jim CampbellThomas M. & Leewood Woodell, II in honor of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Ingraham in honor of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Biery in honor of Mr. & Mrs. William ManuelAlexandra Zasimova in honor of Jim Campbell

IN HONOR OF JOHN & MARGIE HALEYHardy Family GalleryGordon and Nicole KeehnMichael Repka, MDJeffrey Whitman GRANTORS1% for Open SpaceGreat Outdoors of ColoradoThe Gunnison County Land Preservation BoardCommunity Foundation of the Gunnison ValleyGates Family Foundation

FOUNDATIONS & CHARITABLE TRUSTSAkers FoundationAmerican Express FoundationBailey Family FoundationBecky and Joe Williams Family Fund of the Houston Jewish Community FoundationBoettcher FoundationCarlson Family Foundation

Colwell Family Fund of the San Diego Foundation

Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley, with thanks to the donors- Ed and Judy Ligon Gil and Lynn Friedlander Anne Hickman, donor advisor of the Hickman Fund Tim and Christe Fretthold, donor advisors of the Aerie Fund Gus and Karen Comiskey David and Sharon GleesonFidelity Charitable Gift FundGreater Houston Community Foundation with support from Wendy and Mavis Kelsey, Jr. FundHouston Jewish Community FoundationI Do Foundation

Jewish Communal FundOppenheimer Funds Legacy Matching Gifts ProgramPine Tree FoundationPoor Richard’s Charitable TrustPritchard Family FoundationRichard Goldstein Private FoundationSandra L. Polson TrustSchwab Fund for Charitable GivingUnited Way of Central New MexicoWinslow Foundation

STEWARDS OF THE LAND CBLT thanks the following families and organizations for their generous land contributions and preservation efforts: Allen, Anders, Beitner, Bench, Betz, Biery, Burstein, Cavalli, Conroad Associates LP, Cosentino, De Pasquale, Divine, Eccher, Gallin, Gebhart, Gronk LLC, Hidden Mine Homeowners Association, Huckeby, Jucha, Kapushion, Kennel, Kroft, Kubricht, McElroy, McGill, Mead, Meredith, Miller, Niccoli, Ochs, Oso & Luna LLC, Passow, Perry, Pitkin Iron Co., Ranch Reserve, Riverbend Homeowners Association, Robbins, Robinson, RMBL, Rolling River LLC, Rozman, Silka, Smith, Stratman, Stroh, Trout Ranch LLC, Trust for Public Land, Trout Ranch LLC, US Energy, US Forest Service, Utley, Zeligman

BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONSAcme LiquorAll Action MaintenanceArrangements CateringBluestone BuildersCity Market Cares ProgramColorado Mountain Events, LLCConservation Solutions Mgmt CO, LLCCrested Butte Community School Kindergarteners Third Graders Fourth GradersCrested Butte / Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of CommerceDragon Sheet MetalEastside BistroFarley Custom Carpentry & Renovation, LLCGears, Inc.Ice Mountain JewelryMarr Corp.McAfee Enterprises, LPNoreen Construction, IncRocky Mountain Trees & LandscapingShondeck Financial Services and InsuranceSterling Valley Systems, IncStorage One / Crested Butte, LLCTomichi Tire-Towing ServiceWildrose Appraisal, Inc

GIFTS IN KINDAlpineerArtisan Rug GalleryAvalanche Bar and GrillBacchanaleDavid and Chris BaxterTony BensonBig Al’s Bicycle HeavenNathan Bilow PhotographyBit ‘n Spur RestaurantBlue Moon BooksBox Canyon Lodge and Hot SpringsBrick Oven PizzeriaBuckaroo BeaneryLeanne CantyCasa BellaCB Hand and Foot CareClear Rivers Skin Care and Waxing

The Club at Crested ButteColorado RapidsGene and Shirley CordesCreative CateringCrested Butte AnglerCrested Butte Cookie CompanyCrested Butte Mountain ResortCrested Butte Music FestivalCrested Butte Nordic CouncilCrested Butte SportsJoe and Liz CurrierDenver Art MuseumDenver Center for Performing ArtsDjango’sDogwood Cocktail CabinDonita’s CantinaEastside BistroFantasy RanchFinca BellavistaKiley FlintFour EighteenPaul GallaherGinger CafeGo WestPeter J. Hagen and Lindsay Faulkner HagenHair of the DawgJeff HermansonJoe and Tracy HollisterHotel TeatroIce Mountain JewelryJohn Fielder PhotographyDavid and Ann JohnstonKroenke Sports EnterprisesLarimer SquareLast SteepLavishLe BosquetLil’s Sushi Bar & GrillLobarMajestic TheatreMarc Piscotty Photography, LLCMarchitelli’s Gourmet NoodleMatchstick ProductionsMaxwell’sMCA DenverMichelle and Co. Salon and BoutiqueMisty MountainMountain Colors PaintingMountain Earth Whole FoodsMountain TailsTim and Diane MuellerMr. and Mrs. Scott MurrayNomadic SpiritOh Be Dogful Pet RanchOh Be Joyful Therapeutic MassageOrvis HotspringsPitas in ParadisePooh’s CornerLinda PowersPrincess Wine BarRed Mountain LogworksRocky Mountain Biological LaboratoryRocky Mountain Trees & LandscapingJohn and Haden SpencerStudio WestThe SlogarThe Inn at Crested ButteThe Secret StashTimberline RestaurantTony Hawk, Inc.Wiesbaden Hot Springs, Spa, and LodgingWildrose AppraisalThe Wooden NickelZion CyclesZion Park Inn

If we have inadvertently not recognized you on this list, or if you prefer to be acknowledged differently, please let us know. We apologize for any oversights and thank you for your gift.

Peanut Mine Reclamation AwardThe Peanut Mine Reclamation Project won a National Award for Excellence in 2008 from the U.S. Dept. of the Interior. This project shows how community involvement, innovative partnering between public, private and government groups, and careful planning can combine to produce exemplary reclamation. As a result, sixteen acres of mine and mill wastes are reclaimed and three new acres of wetlands have been established at the entrance to the Lower Loop Trail system. CBLT thanks all of those who have contributed to the project, including students and staff at the Crested Butte Community School, and the 75 volunteers who planted over 4,500 trees.

Caddis Cup Fly Fishing TournamentMark your calendar for the 8th annual Caddis Cup Fly Fishing Tournament. Join angler enthusiasts from all over the country for an unforgettable two days in the heart of the majestic Colorado Rockies participating in this exciting, non-competitive fly fishing experience. Participants are paired with experienced local anglers. A dinner party and guide selection will be held on Thursday, July 16 at Cement Creek Ranch. Friday, July 17 will be the fishing tournament and awards ceremony. For questions or to register, contact Liz Vehlow at 970.349.1206 or email eventscblt@crestedbutte.net.

Explore SchofieldIn the high elevations just north of Crested Butte is the old mining town site of Schofield. Schofield is bordered by National Forest, and CBLT owns acreage here that is open for public access. This access provides recreational opportunities from the town site through the High Elk Corridor. A rough summer-only road, perfect for hiking or biking, goes from Crested Butte through the High Elk Corridor linking Gothic, Crystal and Marble. The sub-alpine valley system of the High Elk Corridor provides important wildlife habitat, an unpolluted water source, and a unique outdoor laboratory for experiments performed by the Rocky Mountain Biological Lab.

Farewell Jennifer RoseJennifer Rose moved to Crested Butte almost 30 years ago from Middleburg, Virginia. An avid hiker, mushroom hunter and wildflower enthusiast, Jennifer shared her appreciation

for natural areas by organizing hikes and hunts through Land Trust preserved properties. She travels frequently with her husband and son, and operates the Massage Studio.

Jennifer volunteered on CBLT’s Board of Directors from 2002 through 2008, serving as Vice President and Fundraising Chair. Her energy, laughter and creative ideas are greatly missed.

Welcome Fred HolbrookFred Holbrook is the newest volunteer member of CBLT’s Board of Directors. Fred arrived in Crested Butte for the

winter season of 1975-1976. He started his own business building both commercial and residential projects. Fred has previously served on the Boards of the Chamber of Commerce and the Crested Butte Mountain Theater, as well as the Gunnison County Planning Commission. In his free time, Fred likes to take full advantage of the biking, hiking and Nordic ski trails that the Land Trust provides around Crested Butte.

New Staff MembersLiz Vehlow joined the CBLT

staff in October 2008 as Events Coordinator. Liz was previ-ously an Income Development Representative at the American Cancer Society in Chicago before moving to Crested Butte to pursue a life in the mountains. Liz has planned a summer of CBLT events you won’t want to miss.

Kim Carroll Bosler was hired as the Developmet Director in March 2009. She was previously with KBUT Community Radio for 13 years, serving as General Manager and Development Director. Kim has also served on the Board of Directors for two media related non-profit organizations.

2010 Calendars AvailableWe are pleased to announce that 2010 CBLT calendars are on sale now. The calendar features the work of local photographers whose stunning images reflect the unique beauty of the Gunnison Valley. Well-versed fourth graders from the Crested Butte Community School contributed original haikus to accompany the photos. Calendars can be purchased online at cblandtrust.org, at CBLT’s office located at 308 Third St. in Crested Butte, or from local retailers. Proceeds benefit the ongoing conservation efforts of CBLT.

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Since its inception in 1997, the 1% for Open Space program has donated over 1.2 million dollars towards the preservation of over 4,000 acres throughout Gunnison County. In 2008, 1% for Open Space raised $129,312 for land preservation projects and pledged $100,000 to the Crested Butte Land Trust. In concert with CBLT, 1% for Open Space launched a campaign for the Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce to include open space as one of their core values as an economic driver in our communities. The 1% program for the preservation of open space exists thanks to participating businesses. Please support and thank the following businesses:

Karyn Adelman Acupuncture AlpengardenerAlpine Mortgage GroupAlpineerAudrey Anderson, Butte BooksSusie AttawayBacchanaleBig Al’s Bicycle HeavenBlack Tie Ski RentalsCB Card CompanyCrested Butte Property ManagementCrested Butte Wild Mushroom FestivalCrested Butte Mountain Heritage MuseumCrested Butte Mountain Resort The General Store

9380 Prime Rustica The Ice Bar Paradise Warming House Base Area Basics On Mountain Basics Butte 66 Woodstone Grill Woodstone Deli Slopemates Elevation StationCrested Butte NewsCrested Butte Medical CenterCrested Butte Nordic CouncilCement Creek RanchClear Rivers Skin Care & WaxingColdwell Banker Bighorn RealtyDragonfly Anglers

Dragon Sheet MetalDonita’s CantinaElk Mountain LodgeEvans ContractingFlying Petito Sisters Video StoreGunnison BreweryGunnison Country TimesHeather Elliot, Graphic DesignerInterior VisionsLe Bosquet Lucille Lucas GalleryLynn Moore, Moore for Your MoneyMarchitelli’s Gourmet NoodleMountain Colors Decorating CenterMountain Spirits LiquorsThe Mountain Store

Munchkin’s Music and DanceNathan Bilow PhotographyParagon GalleryPema DawaPioneer Guest CabinsPitas in ParadisePooh’s CornerRed Lady RealtyRocky Mountain Biological Lab / Gothic StoreRocky Mountain Trees and LandscapingRuben’s New Mexican RestaurantThe Secret StashSpellbound Furniture WorksTimberline MechanicalTown of Mt. Crested ButteWhy Cook?!

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Land Steward Volunteers NeededLand stewards monitor CBLT properties at least once every year. The volunteer commitment is minimal, requiring only a few hours of time each year. Training is provided, and new stewards are paired with veteran volunteers. The main

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requirement is keen observation skills. Knowing your flora and fauna is especially helpful. This is a great opportunity to access CBLT properties that may otherwise be closed to the public. For more information or to volunteer, contact Heather Duryea at 970.349.1206 or email cblandtrust@crestedbutte.net.

This year, the Crested Butte Land Trust would like to recognize and honor Gene and Shirley Cordes as Conservationists of the Year. Their continuing

generous philanthropy benefits all of us. Supporters of CBLT since 1999, Gene and Shirley have helped fund critical projects including the permanent protection of the Lower Loop trail system, preservation of the Rozman Ranch, and protection of wildlife habitat on Kebler Pass. CBLT is indebted to them for their active support and participation over many years.

An avid photographer himself, Gene’s portrait was taken last summer on CBLT protected property in Schofield Park. Professional photographer Nathan Bilow, also a generous supporter of CBLT, donated this photographic day trip to help raise funds for CBLT’s annual Adventure Auction. Bilow has lived in the Crested Butte area since the late 1970’s. His work has appreared in numerous national and international publications. Although he has traveled extensively in Europe and around the world, Bilow maintains that the best

place for him and his family is Crested Butte. Bilow supports several nonprofit organizations in the local community, but says that every year he especially looks forward to donating a photographic day trip for the Land Trust.

Conservationists of the Year

“We support the Crested Butte Land Trust for its efforts to keep our valley special for

future generations. We enjoy using the trails and resting our eyes on the pristine views that

make Crested Butte so unique.”-Gene & Shirley Cordes

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