December Mountain Memo E-Newsletter
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Season’s Greetings
New snow and new seasons are upon us, and from all of us here at the Crested Butte Land Trust, happy holidays! As we come together to celebrate the season, let us also celebrate the achievements we’ve accomplished as a united community committed to caring for the land you love. This year with your help, the Land Trust protected Slate River wetlands, improved access at Long Lake, acquired backcountry mining claims, advanced a landmark deal to keep Red Lady mine free, and helped conserve the historic Outward Bound School basecamp in Marble, CO for environmental education. The landscapes we safeguard are not only a testament to our shared values but are also a gift to future generations. I am truly grateful for your unwavering support in protecting these important places.
May this holiday season bring you warmth, joy, and lots of fresh snow! I look forward to sharing a new year with you, filled with continued success in protecting land for people, wildlife, and ranching.
Warmest Regards,
Jake Jones
Executive Director
Welcome Rachel!
The Crested Butte Land Trust is excited to welcome Rachel Sabbato, our new Conservation Manager, to the team! Rachel comes to CBLT with experience across all jurisdictions of land management with years spent as a land use planner with Gunnison County and a natural resource specialist with the National Park Service among her many accomplishments.
For Rachel, outside time is a must, and with that comes a love of all things plant taxonomy to landscape ecology, social connections to place, and simply sitting quietly in the soil. Her background includes a Master’s in Environmental Management from Western Colorado University with a focus on land management at a landscape scale. She enjoys building effective, transparent partnerships to engage and complete successful projects and programs. When not at work Rachel can be found adventuring with her family, riding bikes, playing on the river, skiing, gathering with friends, and reading. She also currently serves on the board for Cold Harbour Institute.
Winter Field Trips
Mark your calendars and sign up for our winter field trip series. We hope to see you this winter at one or more of our free outings! Email jessica@cblandtrust.org to RSVP.
Wednesday, January 17 @ 10 AM with Crested Butte Avalanche Center
Join us with the Crested Butte Avalanche Center to learn about the great work they do keeping us safe in the backcountry. Ski or snowshoe with us to the Magic Meadows Yurt and learn hands-on from CBAC staff. Outings come with a free Nordic day pass so you can explore world class cross country skiing afterwards!
Wednesday, February 7 @ 5 PM with Redline Gallery Artists
Stay warm and have a drink with us at Mary Schmidt’s Redline Gallery. Hear from artists about their work inspired by local landscapes and wildlife. We’ll also share some updates about the work of the Land Trust. 10% of art purchased at the event will be donated to the Land Trust!
Friday, March 22 @ 10 AM with Crested Butte Nordic
Join the Crested Butte Land Trust and Crested Butte Nordic for a ski and breakfast at the yurt. Hear updates from both organizations and learn about the partnership between Nordic skiers and land conservation. Enjoy a free Nordic day pass and ski the trails afterwards!
Partners in Conservation
Here, we highlight fellow organizations and businesses committed to preserving the open spaces that make our home so special.
Please enjoy the video below, the first in a series of four of “The Voices of Crested Butte,” from our partners at the Crested Butte Museum.
