Fix CRUS Coalition

10/18/2024

Don't let shorter days catch you off guard. Here are a few tips, tools and tricks to help adjust your hiking and camping plans as we continue losing daylight.

Sad, but inevitable, so we may as well get used to it for a few months!

Check it out: https://thenextsummit.org/how-to-adjust-your-colorado-hiking-and-camping-plans-for-shorter-fall-days/

Learn how to adjust your Colorado hiking and camping plans for shorter fall days. Tips on early starts, proper gear, layering, and weather preparedness.

05/01/2024

Hey 14er Community: This is a free training tonight on climbing your first fourteener! 🏔️🥾

About 100 people are registered to join one of our coalition members, The Next Summit: A Mountain Blog, tonight for a free webinar on safely and successfully climbing your first 14er.

This is a great opportunity to get ready for the summer season if you hope to climb a 14er like Mount Lincoln or Democrat.

During the one-hour training session, they will share:
✅ How to pick a peak & route,
✅ What to wear and pack,
✅ Altitude sickness prevention tips,
✅ Route-finding and navigation skills,
✅ Emergency preparedness practices,
✅ Leave No Trace, and more!

There will also be time at the end for questions and answers in case you have a specific need we don't cover during the session.

Can't Attend Tonight?

Remember, this training webinar is not only free but also flexible. If you can't make it tonight, don't worry. You'll receive an on-demand recording to watch at your convenience. So, there's no reason not to register!

Register Now👇🏼
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PV2nSxkpS7KqDn4X0Qg91Q

Questions?

If there is anything specific you want to learn about, they can make sure they cover it tonight! Send them a message at [email protected].

We hope to see you there!

PS: Please share this with anyone you know who wants to cross this off their bucket list this coming summer.

DATE CHANGE: This was originally planned for April 24 at 7pm MT but was delayed one week until May 1 at 7pm MT.

THANK YOU: The Mountain Skills Webinar Series is possible thanks to the generous support of The Next Summit's 35+ dues-paying members. Join them: thenextsummit.org/membership

03/05/2024

“We all acknowledge that outdoor recreation is inherently dangerous; especially in rugged, mountainous terrain,” Derr wrote. “At the same time, we appreciate that those with the ability to warn visitors about a dangerous hazard should do so if it is within their power.

Recreational use statutes represent our best attempt to balance these competing priorities: personal risk and personal liability.”

Read more 👉 https://zurl.co/ZAWr

Colorado has passed a bill safeguarding land access by offering additional protections to landowners — and it might work in other states, too.

02/25/2024

Our coalition bill to strengthen the Colorado Recreational Use Statute (CRUS) has passed both houses in the legislature unanimously and is now headed to the Governor's Desk!

Thank you to all our sponsors and supporters for helping protect outdoor access. https://zurl.co/yklQ

Colorado lawmakers have passed a bill that amends the Colorado Recreational Use Statute to better protect landowners who allow free access

02/22/2024

Our bill designed to protect access to trails, 14ers, and wild places for outdoor recreation will go before the Colorado House in the next 1-2 days for a final vote.

That means this is your LAST CHANCE to contact your state representative and urge them to vote yes for SB-58.

Our bill is a bipartisan solution that would address landowner concerns by providing more clarity without reducing the standard of care owed to hikers and recreationists.

Contact your legislators now 👉 https://zurl.co/RBWQ

This balanced legislation is supported by more than 50 different organizations, including the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative, Teller County, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office and Colorado Parks & Wildlife, the Nature Conservancy, Colorado Mountain Club, American Whitewater, Colorado Farm Bureau, Access Fund, and more than 3,500 Colorado residents.

Take action now 👉 https://zurl.co/RBWQ

Learn more 👉 https://zurl.co/aZle

02/22/2024

SB-58 passed its second reading in the House this morning!

That's the last step before a final vote to send it to the Governor's desk to be signed.

Thank you to our prime sponsors, Rep. Bird, and Rep. Titone, for their leadership!

02/22/2024

Welcome to our newest member, the US Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association! They're a proud member of the Fix CRUS Coalition, supporting public access for outdoor recreation and adventure.

Learn more 👉 www.fixCRUS.org

02/21/2024

"The new bill advancing at the Capitol with bipartisan support gives landowners protections from liability if they post specified warning signs about existing hazards at access points."

Read more 👉 https://zurl.co/JOrr

Liability concerns and fear of litigation are endangering the state's outdoor recreation industry.

02/20/2024

Big News! Our bill to strengthen the state recreational use statute (SB 58) advanced through the House Judiciary Committee in a 9-1 vote, moving to the House for an eventual final vote.

Thank you to our sponsors and members who came to testify in support! We are one step closer to a solution that protects landowners and recreationists to balance access and safety outdoors.

Read more 👉 https://zurl.co/OgXF

The House Judiciary Committee advanced SB24-58 on Tuesday in a 9-1 vote, sending the bill to the full House Chamber, to protect outdoor recreation access.

02/16/2024

We are one step closer to success and protecting access to Colorado's trails, peaks, and wild places for future generations. Learn more about what we are working on 👉 https://zurl.co/EC7B

A Colorado coalition is one step closer in its mission to ease liability concerns among people allowing recreation on their private properties.

02/13/2024

"Senate Bill 58, currently before the Colorado Legislature, corrects a serious problem in state law on access to outdoor recreation. It deserves the strong support of our community and our representatives in the Legislature."

Read More 👉 https://zurl.co/TWG0

In order to safeguard vital access to wild lands throughout our state, the Colorado Recreational Use Statute is in need of updating. Senate Bill 58 addresses the question of the circumstances under…

02/02/2024

GREAT NEWS!

SB-58, our bill to protect 14er access, just passed the Colorado State Senate in a unanimous 28-0 vote.

Now, the bill moves to the House for a Hearing, floor vote, and lastly the Governor's desk for a signature.

Exciting developments!