2014-Chris Utz Memorial Project: Chief Hosa Bison Trail Construction

Start Date-End Date: 06/20/2014-06/20/2014 Land Manager Office: Land Manager Contact: Funding Partner: Programmatic Partner: Summary: Please join the family and friends of Chris Utz as they celebrate him, all he gave to the world around him, and his love for the outdoors, with a special trail project with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Description: 30th ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE PROJECT This year Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado turns 30! This project is one of nine 30th Anniversary Commemorative Projects we are hosting to highlight VOC's long-standing history caring for Colorado's outdoors. STEWARDSHIP SITE In the early 1900s Denver residents would ride a trolley or hop on their mules to the mountains west of the city for much needed outdoor respite and recreation. Recognizing the importance of protecting and preserving these scenic mountain recreation areas, then Mayor Robert Speer established the Denver Mountain Park system, requiring an Act of Congress and State legislation to fund the park system. Today, that system includes 46 mountain parks and more than 14,000 acres of parklands in the mountains and foothills of Jefferson, Clear Creek, Douglas, and Grand counties in Colorado, west and south of Denver. VOLUNTEER PROJECT - WHAT & WHY Volunteers will play an important role in constructing a new trail to expand access to the Patrick House Bison Viewing Area and the Chief Hosa campground. Volunteers will construct a new mountain bike trail that will allow beginning mountain bikers to get off road, and develop skills and a love for mountain biking. Latitude/Longitude: 39.715832, -105.316210 Additional Information: Camping Available: No Physical Difficulty: Easy, Moderate High Altitude Project: No Desired Number of Volunteers: 60 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: 62 Total Youth Volunteers Attended: 20 Total Volunteer Days: 80 Total Unique Volunteers: 82 Total Volunteer Hours: 392 Staff Hours: 8 Stipend Hours: 0 Project Summary: Successes and Challenges: Lessons Learned: Special Notes: Stewardship Education: Key Concerns or Comments from Staff or Volunteers: Description of Accidents/Incidents: Description of Work Completed: Thank you for volunteering with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) on the Chris Utz Memorial Project-Chief Hosa Bison Trail Construction Project at Genesee Park. We appreciate your help in enhancing Colorado's natural resources, as well as celebrating Chris Utz and his love for the outdoors. As a result of your hard work, we were able to complete a new mountain bike trail that will allow beginning mountain bikers to get off road, and develop skills and a love for mountain biking. Christy, the wife of Chris Utz, seemed very happy with the work day and mentioned that she attended on attending more projects in the future with VOC.