NLCS UPDATE

HR 2016, The National Landscape Conservation System Act, passed in the House with a 278-140 vote. We will continue to keep this page updated with the progress of this important legislation.

CDTA and trail enthusiasts nation-wide need your help to urge Congress to pass the National Landscape Conservation System Act (HR 2016), an important bill that will permanently recognize more than 5,000 miles of National Scenic and Historic Trails under the care of the Bureau of Land Management.

GORE-TEX TransRockies Run
August 25-30, 2008

In 2007, the GORE-TEX TransRockies Run defined a new standard in epic running adventure in North America. The 110 inaugural competitors ran for five days through the Colorado Rockies from the start at Beaver Creek Resort to the finish line in Aspen.

The 2008 GORE-TEX TransRockies Run is proud to announce that it has signed an agreement to become a major donor to the 30th Anniversary Celebrations of the Continental Divide Trail and that the Continental Divide Trail Alliance will become the Official Charitable Partner of the Run.

Visit the TransRockies Run website to learn more.

CDTA Skills Training Courses

CDTA will be offering the following training courses as part of the 2008 trail building season.

May 22-25; Silver City, N.M; Crew Leader training course.

June 26-29; Leadville, Colo.; Crew Leader training course and advanced skills sessions in rock wall construction, mentorship and restoration.

For more information or to register, contact Susan Westhoff at (888) 909-CDTA or email susan@cdtrail.org.