Spring 2021 News Roundup

The outdoors are a constant in our lives – Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers aspires to be the same for our community. Here’s a selection of this spring’s headlines about RFOV:


Introducing: Trail Notes

Sopris Sun, May 12th

RFOV’s new biweekly column about trail activities in the Carbondale area!

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Glenwood Canyon Restoration launches new fundraising campaign

Aspen Times, May 14th

RFOV launched and is leading the Glenwood Canyon Restoration Alliance: our $100,000 fundraising campaign will support multi-year restoration projects.


Grizzly Creek Burn Scar Offers Education

KDNK, May 5th

The fire was a singular experience, but restoration will be an enriching experience for years to come.

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Sutey Ranch Trail In-Progress

Aspen Times, May 3rd

A trail in the works for a dozen years has reached the time for building. With partners, RFOV will provide 3 weekday evening projects.


Hanging Lake Ready for Visitors’ Return

Vail Daily, April 30th

RFOV is helping the Hanging Lake trail, trail-users, and permit operator staff in the first season post-Grizzly Creek Fire.

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Increased Use Equals Increased Care

Sopris Sun, March 31st

More people than ever are getting outdoors in Colorado: RFOV is working to respond.


Offsetting the Tough Toll on Mother Nature in 2020

Post Independent, March 28th

Gearing-up for a busy Project Season 2021, we describe our plans for trailwork, restoration, and education.

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Trails are getting hammered and now require some TLC

Aspen Daily News, March 25th

There’s plenty of stewardship to accomplish in 2021 because trail use has skyrocketed. RFOV is rethinking its schedule to best address all needs.


Pitkin County Trail Use Spiked in 2020

Aspen Journalism, March 17th

More trail-users present more opportunities for RFOV to create trail-participants!

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