Friends of Mt Evans & Lost Creek Wilderness

Ski With a Ranger 2014/15

Jason Kaza - Saturday, November 01, 2014

With the trail season coming to a close, FOMELC members will be continuing to volunteer with the Forest Service as part of the Clear Creek Ranger District's Ski With A Ranger (SWAR) program. A collaboration between the Forest Service, FOMELC, and Loveland Ski Area, the Ski With A Ranger program provides Loveland visitors with an interpretive tour of the geography, geology, inhabitants, history and development of this area of the Arapaho National Forest. The 90 minute excursion starts over 12,000' up at Ptarmigan Lodge, where volunteers provide skiers and snowboarders with insight into the incredible views before them. It continues down the mountain with interpretive stops along the way. Sessions will be held twice a day, the first Wednesday and last Saturday of each month. Check back soon for official times and dates. Read full article...

Mount Evans & the Lost Creek Wilderness

Mount Evans begins in sub-alpine forests and rises 14,264 feet to the stark beauty of the tundra environment. A wide array of wildlife and plant life can be found on its slopes and forests. Numerous hiking trails, from easy to advanced, ensure that you will see an area that appeals to you.

Maintaining the wilderness in the most pristine state possible takes volunteers, so if you're interested in playing an active role in helping to preserve Mount Evans Wilderness and Lost Creek Wilderness, please email acting chairman, Matt Komos. You can also call 303.670.3853 to volunteer or for more information.

Spring will be coming soon and it will be time to hit the trail! We have numerous activities, events, and trainings planned for 2014 and you won't want to miss the fun!