In 1994, only three fourteeners in the state had official trails leading to their apexes. Today, there are sustainable routes on 36 others, thanks to the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative.
Over three decades and countless miles, Loretta McEllhiney has designed (or realigned) all but two sustainable trails that ascend Colorado's highest peaks.
Progress continues on new trail up Pikes Peak gazette.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from gazette.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Work begins on Mount Wilson approach trail durangoherald.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from durangoherald.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.