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The Next Summit Mar 4, 2025

🎉 Mount Lindsey is open again after nearly four years of closure. But before you go, you’ll need to sign an electronic waiver to access the route legally.

Learn more about the reopening and how to help keep this 14er open: https://thenextsummit.org/mount-lindsey-reopens-to-public-after-nearly-4-years-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

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Mount Lindsey Reopens to Public After Nearly 4 Years—Here’s What You Need to Know

MT. LINDSEY, COLORADO – After nearly four years of closure, Mount Lindsey has officially reopened to the public under a new waiver-based access system. The reopening comes as a result of years of collaboration between the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative (CFI) and the Fix CRUS Coalition, working alongside Trinchera Blanca Ranch, the private landowner.Under the new system, hikers must sign an electronic waiver before attempting the climb, which can be completed in advance at www.mountlindseywaiver.com. A sign with a QR code has also been installed near the boundary of the ranch property to allow for on-site registration, thanks to strong cell

The Next Summit: A Mountain Blog

The Next Summit Feb 20, 2024

In another significant development, the Colorado House Judiciary Committee approved SB 58 today in a 9-1 vote, sending the bill on for debate and a vote in the full House.

SB 58 would strengthen the Colorado recreational use statute to protect landowners from lawsuits if they grant free recreation access to their land. It has the support of 50 Fix CRUS Coalition members who helped draft it.

Colorado House Judiciary Committee Advances SB24-58 to Protect 14er Access

DENVER, COLORADO – In a significant step forward for outdoor enthusiasts and private landowners in Colorado, Senate Bill 58 (SB24-58) has successfully passed through the Colorado House Judiciary Committee today following a 9-1 vote by its members. This comes on the heels of a unanimous 28-0 passage in the Colorado Senate earlier this month, signaling strong bipartisan support for the legislation. The bill now moves to the full House for further debate and a vote. If approved, it will be sent to Governor Jared Polis for his signature or veto. SB 58 would update the state's recreational use statute by

The Next Summit: A Mountain Blog

The Next Summit Feb 4, 2024

A bill passed the Senate this week that will help protect access to trails and 14ers for outdoor recreation by strengthening liability protections for landowners who allow free public access to their land.

Colorado Senate Passes SB-58 to Protect Outdoor Recreation Access

DENVER, COLORADO – The Colorado State Senate unanimously approved SB 58 on February 2, in a 28-0 vote. The bill includes updates to the Colorado recreational use statute (CRUS) to provide stronger landowner liability protections for those who grant free access to their land for outdoor recreation. This follows several high-profile land closures, including multiple 14ers, in the wake of a significant 2019 lawsuit against the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.The bill has the support of more than 50 different organizations, including the Fix CRUS Coalition. The coalition was formed after a similar bill died in 2023, with the

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