We acknowledge that the lands we recreate and learn on today were originally stewarded by Indigenous Peoples that were forcibly removed from these lands. In Colorado this includes bands of the Ute Nation, the Arapahoe and Cheyenne Tribes, and other Indigenous Peoples. Their descendants, along with members of other communities, continue to be systemically excluded from outdoor spaces to this day.

 

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As we develop relationships with these natural spaces, we are guided by the past, present, and future of Indigenous knowledge and traditions. We welcome all adventurers to join us in following Indigenous practices of stewardship and respect towards the natural world and each other as we enable people from all backgrounds to connect to this land.