Trek for Life 2023

The 5th Annual Trek for Life, held during Suicide Awareness Month, is our annual event in the fight against suicide and to raise awareness of and to eliminate the stigma associated with mental and behavioral health issues, to stimulate a dialog through community education, and provide mental health services for those who are un(der)insured in Crested Butte, Colorado.

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5th Annual Trek for Life memorial hike and fundraiser to fight suicide and provide mental and behavi…
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Greeted by early morning fog after 3 days of rain, we headed to Schofield Park, the West Maroon Trai…
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The sun burning off the early morning fog just below Schofield pass.
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Sunrise and valley fog looking back towards Gothic and Crested Butte, just before Emerald Lake.
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Early morning rush hour at Schofield Pass — Moooove over please.
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"Hey man where are we?" Can you find the Pedal Your Butte-Off! sticker?
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After 3 days of rain 4WD was necessary to get us down the muddy and slippery road to Schofield Park.…
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This years brave and hearty Trekkers ready to go!
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Just above the forest we get a glimpse of what's to come . . .
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This is steep and I'm already out of breath. Are we there yet?
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Just over the first incline the valley floor opens up in front of us — OMG!
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The bright color of the 2023 Trek for Life t-shirts drew a lot of attention! Just about everyone sto…
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We hiked up the valley through the willow and fireweed and crossed small streams towards the 12,500f…
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The saddle of West Maroon Pass coming into view high above us in the distance.
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A group of 4 young girls took this photo of us with Schofield in the background. Standing at the spl…
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another mile more . . .
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Indian paint brush (seen here) and Lupin are the predominant colorful wildflowers on fire throughout…
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A short break before the final ascent up the steepest part of the shist covered trail to the pass. I…
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And we made it to the top of West Maroon Pass! What a view.
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Looking back towards our start at Schofield Park (patch of pine trees in the distance) from the top …
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Looking down at the valley going towards Aspen from the other side of West Maroon Pass.
Panoramic video from the top of the pass looking towards Aspen.
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My attempt at a 360° panorama at the top of West Maroon Pass
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One more celebration before we head back down!
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