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Consider this before your river trip

THE ARKANSAS RIVER OFFERS miles of
everything from a whitewater adrenaline
rush to calm waters that allow time to soak
up stunning vistas.
ITS FAST becoming a haven for kayakers
and stand-up paddleboarders. Theres also
the Gold Medal trout waters designation
that lures anglers from all over the country.
DECIDING on the type of trip and asking
the right questions can make choosing a
rafting outfitter much easier.
RIVER CONDITIONS CHANGE RAPIDLY
MASON MILLER COURTESY AROA
on the Arkansas River, and dramatic varia- Spring runoff from the mountains Rafting through Browns Canyon National Monument draws river boaters, anglers
tions to water levels can occur overnight. To draws kayakers from all over. and hikers year-round, but the spring runoff remains the top draw.
Arkansas River offers

run the best sections at that time, outfitters
will sometimes choose what sections will be optimal for the group and the
conditions of that day.
heart-pounding waters
INFORMATION regarding river flows can be checked ahead of time by visiting
U.S. Geological Survey streamflow observations at waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/rt.
CONSIDER THIS when planning a rafting trip.
and relaxing float trips

HOW LONG is the trip?
Companies offer quarter-day, half-day, full-day and multi-day trips as long as 5
days on the Arkansas River.
WHAT IS included in the price of a trip?
Wet suits, helmets, boots, personal flotation devices (PFDs), meals, camping equip-
ment for multi-day trips, transportation and shuttles are all things that may or may By Sam Liebl While more rapids await through
the Buena Vista Whitewater Park
not be included. From downstream of Leadville to and Browns Canyon, the river takes
HOW MUCH participation? the Bighorn Sheep Canyon upstream on a more mellow character that suits
A guide can row the whole trip, or participants can paddle with a guide, or they of Howard, the Upper Arkansas River families and groups who want the
can paddle their own raft. Valley offers visitors both challenging thrill of rafting with reduced technical
WHAT IS the minimum age? and relaxing options for their next raft difficulty.
Some outfitters will allow children depending on conditions. trip. Browns Canyon between Buena
What begins as a trickle near the Vista and Salida features rapids rated
John Cameron Continental Divide becomes a rushing Classes II-V, but the canyons pool-
and technical section of whitewater by drop sequences, where calm sections
the time the Arkansas River reaches follow stretches of whitewater, make
the Pine Creek Rapid, rated Class V it a good adventurous beginner or
and considered one of the most diffi- intermediate run, said Joe Greiner of
cult sections of the river. Wilderness Aware Rafting in Buena
From there the river flows into Vista.
The Numbers, a continuous section Many outfitters offer half-day, full-
of Class IV and V whitewater above day and even multi-day trips on the
Buena Vista. Arkansas.
Spending most
of a day in a raft
with a riverside
break for lunch
offers a more
fulfilling experi-
ence for visitors,
Greiner said.
We do a
customer com-
ment card after
every trip, and
no one ever said
that a full-day
was too long of
a trip. Ive never
heard that in 10
years and taking
10,000 people
down the river
COURTESY AROA per year.
TO CHOOSE A COMMERCIAL RAFTING OUTFITTER,

please visit the Arkansas River Outfitters Associations
webpage at ArkansasRiverOutfitters.org.
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Upper Arkansas River map

RIVER RUNS FISHING ACCESS
J. Granite Gorge M. Buena Vista Town O. Browns Canyon A. Hayden Meadows Junction Recreation Site. A campground
is available here, as well. Summer rafting
PUT-IN Granite Run PUT-IN Fishermans Bridge The river here, above the confluence with
traffic is significant. The canyon quiets
TAKE-OUT Numbers put-in PUT-IN Buena Vista River Park TAKE-OUT Hecla Jct., or Stone Lake Creek and its augmented flow of trans-
DIFFICULTY Class III-V Bridge mountain water, is a small volume meadow down after 5 p.m. and can provide some
TAKE-OUT Johnson Village
LENGTH 5.5 Miles DIFFICULTY Class III-IV stream. It has a primarily cobbled bottom great evening fishing.
DIFFICULTY Class III
LENGTH 2.5 Miles LENGTH 12 Miles to Stone Bridge with overhanging grassy banks home to F. Big Bend
K. The Numbers some big browns and challenging fishing. The Big Bend reach, from Stone Bridge
PUT-IN Numbers Put-In P. Pinnacle Rock to The clear, slow, shallower water hosts fish through Salida, is home to a gentle
that are more wary of people and do not gradient, a cobbled freestone bottom inter-
TAKE-OUT Railroad Bridge N. Milk Run Parkdale respond well to pressure. spersed with glacial erratics and alluvial
DIFFICULTY Class III+ <1000 cfs
Class IV >1000 cfs
PUT-IN Johnson Village Bridge
TAKE-OUT Fishermans Bridge
PUT-IN Pinnacle Rock Recreation
Area B. Granite Gorge debris, and some of the largest fish in the
Arkansas.
LENGTH 5 Miles DIFFICULTY Class II TAKE-OUT Parkdale Recreation Like Hayden Meadows, this high canyon
LENGTH 6 Miles Area has a shorter summer season than much G. Upper Bighorn Sheep
of the lower river. And also similarly, while
L. Narrows-Frog Rock DIFFICULTY Class III-IV
winter midge fishing can be productive,
Canyon
PUT-IN Railroad Bridge LENGTH 7. 7 Miles From Salida to Howard, the river parallels
the best action is to be had after runoff and
TAKE-OUT Buena Vista River Park U.S. 50 as it passes through a variety of
into the early fall. The Granite Gorge is by
DIFFICULTY Class III <2200 cfs geological strata, much of which produces
turns steep and bouldered, then more open
Class IV >2200 cfs excellent structure and habitat. Public
and riffled. It has some excellent pocket
LENGTH 7 Miles access is generally pretty obvious and well-
water.
marked along this reach. Anglers will find
Q. Royal Gorge C. The Numbers and numerous highway pull-outs as well as
PUT-IN Parkdale Recreation Area Wildhorse Canyon AHRA sites at Salida East and Rincon, where
The river continues a steep and rapid there is a campground. The limestone
TAKE-OUT Centennial Park, Caon
descent below the Granite Gorge, but section, from the Chaffee-Fremont County
City
there are more areas of gentle water and Line through Swissvale, is undoubtedly
DIFFICULTY Class III-IV the most productive section of the river in
LENGTH 11.5 Miles pocket water from which to choose. CR
371, The Tunnel Road, follows the river from terms of insect life. Numerous warm springs
Courtesy AllAboutRivers.com feed the river here and that, combined with
Buena Vista upstream for about 8 miles.
A significant portion of the land between the minerals and texture of the limestone,
the road and river is public. Camping is seem to have a significant impact on all
available at the Railroad Bridge site. Once forms of aquatic life. This section has the
one gets downstream to Buena Vista, the highest fish per mile count on the river.
riverbed is mostly in private hands, with H. The Middle River
the exception being lands on either side of Between Howard and Texas Creek, the
the Midland Trail Bridge at the Buena Vista river reaches the mid-point between
River Park. Below Buena Vista, the river is Salida and Canon City. The distance from
mostly bordered by private residences until both communities serves to minimize the
the Johnson Village State Wildlife Area just pressure on this section. Though there is
below the U.S. 285 bridge. a fair bit of private land that lays between
D. Milk Run the highway and river, there are also miles
Though technically defined as the float of public water and, as with the canyon
from Johnson Village to Ruby Mountain, for upstream, it is mostly well-marked and
the angler this stretch should include the obvious. There is some great fishing to be
upper Browns Canyon Wilderness Study had in this section and it is particularly
Area above the canyon itself. This reach underutilized as a float-fishing run. Because
of gentle water is ideal for floating and most of the river here lays in open country
receives little pressure as the river passes or low-walled canyons, this section of the
through predominantly private land. The river warms early in the spring and stays
Champion Lease below Johnson Village temperate well into the fall.
provides some good wade access. Other- I. Lower Bighorn
wise, the shorebound angler needs to get Below Texas Creek, the river enters a deep
to the river on the east side in the Wilder- and narrow canyon. Much of the river
ness Study Area by hiking east behind Ruby here is sandwiched between the railroad
Mountain and the residences below the and the highway, constricting the flow
Ruby Mountain Campground to regain the and producing the exciting whitewater
river about a half-mile downstream. of the Parkdale run. There are plenty of
E. Browns Canyon good reaches to fish, though, with most of
Browns Canyon is a pool-drop section of them beside frequent highway pullouts.
river that bounces through boulders of The depth of the canyon obscures direct
decomposing granite and into deep pools sunlight for a lot of the river in winter,
with long tail-outs. The fishing here is excel- producing significant ice packs and gener-
lent from July through September and ally slower winter fishing. Spring and fall
can often be good in the last weeks before produce the best days here, with summer
run-off as well. Access to the canyon is best evenings also worthwhile after raft traffic
made by taking CR 194 into the Hecla subsides each day during the peak of the
rafting season.
Pick the playhole right for you

PADDLESPORTS By Sam Liebl
For kayakers and surfers

looking to hone their skills
on play holes and standing
waves, the whitewater parks
in Salida and Buena Vista
offer a variety of man-made
features suitable for both high
and low river flows.
The whitewater parks in
Salida and Buena Vista were
designed with both kayakers
and surfers in mind.
Whereas kayakers often
seek faster and steeper holes
to practice tricks, surfers
both stand-up paddle boarders
and short boardersneed a
larger and flatter green wave
face to carve.
When the Arkansas River
flows at a larger volume, from
700-2,500 cfs, both Salida and
Buena Vista offer excellent
features for all kinds of pad-
dlers. MIKE HARVEY
From 700 cfs on up, the Salida resident Miles Harvey surfs Salidas Scout Wave on a stand-up paddleboard. The Salida
furthest upstream feature Whitewater Park offers surfboard-friendly standing waves during higher water levels, when the
in Salidas whitewater park, Arkansas River flows at 700 cubic feet per second or more.
known as the Office Wave,
develops a standing wave that surfers
can enjoy, said whitewater park design
DONT MISS
engineer Mike Harvey, who co-founded Top whitewater park features:
the Salida-based river surfboard com- KAYAKS AT LOW FLOWS (700 cfs or less) Staircase Wave in Buena Vista.
pany Badfish. KAYAKS AT HIGH FLOWS (700 cfs or more) Competition Hole and Office Wave in
At 1,000 cfs and up, the Salida Salida.
whitewater parks furthest downstream SUP AND BOARDS AT LOW FLOWS Pocket Wave in Buena Vista.
feature, the Scout Wave, is probably SUP AND BOARDS AT HIGH FLOWS Staircase Wave in Buena Vista, Office Wave
the best surfing wave in the valley, and Scout Wave in Salida.
Harvey said.
For kayakers, the competition hole Salida kayaker and Colorado Kayak for both kayakers and surfers, Jones
and the Bridge Wavethe two features Supply Online employee Nelson Jones. said.
in the middle of the Salida whitewater Buena Vista also features enjoyable Kayakers prefer the Staircase Wave,
parkoffer a playground for kayak- play holes and waves at higher water, which generates a foam pile even at
ers, and the Office Wave can hold 2-3 but as flows taper later in the summer lower flows, Jones said.
kayakers at a time at higher flows, said it becomes the better whitewater park The Pocket Wave, immediately down-
stream of the Staircase Wave, was built
specifically for surfers and continues to
provide a surf-able face when flows drop
in the late summer, Harvey said.
While river surfing may resemble
ocean surfing, Harvey said surfers
should leave their localism and ankle
leashes at the beach before standing on
a river wave.
Unlike ocean surfing, surfing in the
river is generally a friendly affair and
conflicts between kayakers and surfers
are infrequent, said Harvey.
Surfing in the ocean is a pretty
SAM LIEBL unwelcoming sport. We try to not bring
Salidan Matt Fritz practices eddy that same vibe to the river, Harvey
turns in Salidas Office Wave. said.
The Office Wave, the uppermost With the force of the river and the
feature in the Salida Whitewater potential to become entangled, a
Park, offers paddlers a great traditional surf-style leash is a very
place to practice river running deadly thing in the river, and Harvey
skills, said Salida kayaker and urges river surfers to use river-specific
river surfer Mike Harvey. leashes with quick release mechanisms.
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While the Arkansas

River holds a bounty
of kayak and rafting
opportunities through-
out Chaffee County, if
looking to get off the
river and explore some
backcountry lakes and
ponds, there are plenty
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When venturing into areas that to watch your back and be watching
boaters may not be familiar with, theirs. And always check your gear
Meyers said its important to go with before you travel to make sure every-
someone who has some foundational thing is in proper working order.
SUP calm waters, too There are plenty of

opportunities to stand
up paddle board along the Arkansas River, but Chafee County has several open
lakes and ponds to build up confidence on before taking to the river.
Cottonwood Lake, up CR 306 a
short drive north of Buena Vistas
stoplight, is one popular destination.
Cottonwood Lake is calm and offers
opportunities for fishing.
Clear Creek Reservoir, just south of
Granite, is another popular location
for SUP enthusiasts and is a popular
CPW camping destination right off
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Around 30 minutes north of Buena
Vista is Twin Lakes with an elevation
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can also be kayaked or boated. Standup paddleboard enthusiasts enjoy
Mason Miller a warm day on Buena Vistas Town Lake.
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Kayaks are key to ultimate success fishing
BOB GOOD
By Bob Good Fishing from a kayak offers anglers the
opportunity for a stealth ambush of
Fishermen look back at incidents in their quarry.
their angling lives that changed their
level of success dramatically.
I can recall as though it were lessly wheeled out to a deep weed bed,
yesterday the first time I picked up a cast and was instantly into fish.
spinning rod and reel combination. I was stunned. I am a much better
It was the spring of 1954 and I was fisherman but waders have their
at the general store where I worked limits in lakes. Driving over to his
before and after school. The weekly side of the lake, I shouted at him
supply truck from the distributor to bring the kayak over so I could
downstate arrived. see how it worked. When he pulled
Part of my responsibilities was to up, I asked him to get out, give me
unload cases of can goods, boxes of a minutes instructions and I was
cereals, bags of flour, salt and sugar, quickly, effortlessly flying across the
etc., also the resupply of sporting lake.
goods the store sold, the latter always Rapidly circling the lake a couple
taking additional time while I scruti- times, grinning like the Cheshire Cat,
nized the latest additions. I pulled back to shore and asked him
My boss had ordered several of the how to order them (his company was a
new-fangled spinning rigs based on Denver dealer). I ordered two Hobies
recommendations from some of our on the spot; one for me and one for
regular downstate tourists who main- Janice, my favorite fishing partner.
tained cabins in our area. We now own four and have owned a
That was probably about as fast half-dozen others. They have changed
as I ever unloaded the supply truck. our and our friends fishing and
Snagging an early break I was out in success dramatically.
the parking lot zinging a lead sinker Hobies are to fishing what the
across the driveway, the lawn, the stealth fighter was to combat, letting
main street and somewhere beyond. I anglers slide right up to fish (if they
knew I was seeing the beginning of a watch their shadow) and ambush
personal angling evolution. It was. diameter, the problem being manufac- used eventually soaked up moisture them point blank with any gear from
Before the mid-1950s, being a fly turers used different material in line and lines went from floating to flies to bait to lures to jigs.
fisherman demanded a whole lot of construction, so rod-loading weights sinking by days end. When Scien- Incredible. Coupled with a sonar
patience when it came to fly lines and between brands were seldom the tific Anglers developed PVC-coated unit, no structure remains hidden and
the ability to cast correctly. same. line over a Dacron core, they cast is easily approached and fished. Fish
Line size was designated by Plus various materials commonly like a bullet, were always the correct from trout to bass to pike to panfish
weight for the rod spine and floated to catfish, and quarry from shallow
like a cork all day. Even beginning fly to deep are now easily available to
fishers could now cast and fish like a fishermen without the expense and
pro. launching problems associated with
There have been numbers of other motor craft or the struggle to fish out
important innovations along the way of a float tube.
but those stand out in my own back- Kayaks can drift on inches of water
ground as initiating instrumental targeting spooky fish in the shallows,
changes in my own level of success. and handle surprisingly heavy waves
Then 15 years ago, along came the on large open lakes. Readily portable,
innovation that made the greatest they can access small lakes with no
difference in my fishing success of all marina and remote sections of larger
kayaks designed for fishing. waters with limited facilities.
I was fishing a small lake for mid- My family likes Hobie Mirage units
summer trout. Warming tempera- with pedal drive. They will zip along
tures had driven fish to deeper, cooler at up to 4 mph while leaving both
waters. Mid-morning, my fishing was hands free for fishing, a tremendous
pretty much over until dusk. As I advantage over paddles.
was wrapping up, a friend arrived on Paddle-driven units like Jackson
scene. Kayaks require less of an investment,
Backing up his pickup, he unloaded offer the manueverability you would
a Hobie Mirage, pedal-driven kayak. expect and will get the job done for
He parked, grabbed his rod and anglers that dont mind paddling.
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MOUNTAIN BIKING
favorite
trails
Try these to start
TAF MCMURRY
The Silver Creek Loop of the Rainbow
Trail (above) offer meadow-forest tours
By Andrea Newell above Salida.
DEVIN DAHL
Chaffee County hosts many trails Boneshaker co-owner Dave Volpe (at
and trail systems for bikers to enjoy. left) navigates a technical rocky out-
From easy to highly advanced and crop on Buena Vistas Midland Hill Trail
everything in between, certain trails System.
shouldnt be missed.
swooping turns and an overall thrill-
Monarch Crest is at the top of any
ing ride.
mountain biking trail list. For a total
The Barbara Whipple Trail
of 35 miles of singletrack, this trail is
remains a classic go-to for many a
considered more advanced mainly for
bicyclist. Somewhat intermediate with
its elevation gain, which just lends
its ups and downs, the trail has its
to the spectacular scenery. Monarch
charms in the nearby Arkansas River
Crest branches off to other trails,
and the sights of the Collegiate Peaks
including Rainbow Trail and Silver
to the west.
Creek Trail, for additional uphill and
east of Salida. Among classics, bicyclists should
downhill routes.
Also at 2 miles, Buena Vistas new also check out Rainbow Trail. Its
Monarch Crest is super attainable
for pretty much any skill level, says Bacon Bits completes the Gentle- also full of ascents and descents while
Boneshaker Cycles mechanic Matt mans Loop in the Midland Hills running through meadows and forests.
Wells. The elevation is really the Trail System. Theres a little bit of Hop on the trail off of U.S. 285 just
something for riders of every skill south of Mears Junction for this more
hardest part. Its a bucket list trail for
level here, as well as great scenery. advanced trip.
a mountain bike.
Bacon Bits has vistas for miles, Looking for something a bit on the
For $20, bicyclists can also ride a
says Boneshaker Cycles co-owner easier side? Little Rainbow south
shuttle to the top of Monarch Crest and
Dave Volpe. Magazine cover views. of Salida is definitely worth consider-
take off on their own wheels from there.
For a more advanced challenge in ing. Though 5 miles long, it is by far
The Colorado Trail comes in on a
close second to Monarch Crest, rival- the Midland Hills, seek out the Djan- one of the easiest trails to enjoy in the
ing it in scenic views and elevation go Trail. This 2-mile loop provides county because anybody can ride it,
mountain bikers with rocky climbs, says Walker.
gain. More intermediate, the full trail
stretches beyond Chaffee County, but
there are plenty of connecting trails
allowing travelers to turn off and
return to civilization, or perhaps a
nearby hot spring.
At about 8 miles, Cottonwood
Trail is another favorite among the
more experienced. Starting at the junc-
tion of CR 175 and 181, this advanced
trail takes riders along flowing corners
and technical descents. A shuttle also
carries travelers to this trail.
Any time theres a new trail, its
always really popular, says Earl
Walker, general manager of Absolute
Bikes. Not even a year old, the newest
trails by Buena Vista and Salida have
already gained in popularity.
TAF MCMURRY Salidas Chicken Dinner is an
A ride on the Monarch Crest will give intermediate 2-mile single track in
mountain bikers stunning vistas, el- the Arkansas Hills Trail System.
evation gain and stories to take home. It spurs off from Sweet Dreams in the
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Road routes offer

views, ride challenges
Salida-area county roads
With 14,000-foot Sawatch Range peaks
lining the horizon, just west of Salida
CRs 120, 140 and 160 provide off-high-
way rides.
For a 14-mile loop from downtown,
head west on CR 160, Crestone Blvd.,
pass Salida Golf Club, out to Frantz
Lake, then to U.S. 285. Turn south on
285 up Hurricane Hill and head east on
CR 140, passing Harriet Alexander Field,
and on down Airport Hill.
For another option, turn north at CR
160/285 to Colo. 291 and back to Salida.
Monarch Pass, 21 miles one-way

West from Salida on U.S. 50, its an
elevation gain of 4,200 feet to the top of
the pass at 11,312 feet.
D.J. DEJONG
The last 7 miles are a relentless climb.
A rider flashes a thumbs-up as he nears the top of the Pacific side of the Continental
Or take a shuttle from downtown Salida.
Divide at Cottonwood Pass during the June 2015 Ride the Rockies bike tour. The pass
Early mornings are best before traffic
crosses the divide at an elevation of 12,126 feet.
builds.
Buena Vista - Mount Princeton Ride these roads, drink in the views
- Nathrop, 22 miles A LOCAL FAVORITE IS the Mount Princeton Loop. From Buena Vista, head south on
Head south from BV on CR 321, Rodeo U.S. 24 to Nathrop and hook a right on CR 162 toward Mount Princeton. After passing
Road (no shoulder), to Mount Princeton. the hot springs another right on CR 321 will take you up a short, steep hill before
The short descent to the hot springs is popping you out on Rodeo Road for a gentle glide back into town.
steep, so take care. Then head east on CR THE MANY LONG COUNTRY ROADS surrounding Salida also provide expansive
162 to Nathrop and return to BV via U.S.
views of Sawatch Range peaks. Options are county roads 120, 140 and 160.
285.
Starting from town, the 291, 285 and 50 triangle is a favorite.
Cottonwood Pass, 21 miles
downs. With two stretches of 10 percent
one-way grades of about a mile each, this is one
Going up?
West from Buena Vistas traffic light, tough ride. The rewards are spectacular Looking for a vertical road ride? Poncha,
the road gains 4,200-plus feet to the top mountain scenery, relatively light traf- Monarch, Cottonwood, Independence
at 12,126 feet, with some rolling ups and fic, a half-dozen hairpins and good and Fremont passes provide challenging
pavement, which make Cottonwood a rides topping out at 9,000 to 12,000 feet.
locals favorite.
Cottonwood Hot Springs

Cottonwood Pass takes off from
downtown Buena Vista and offers 4,200
Poncha Springs to Villa feet of gain/loss along the nearly 40-mile
Inn & Health Spa Grove, 21.5 miles one-way

From Poncha Springs, head south
on U.S. 285. Poncha Pass is gentle as
round trip.
Its an extremely steady climb and
theres a lot of vertical, especially if you
passes go, topping out at 9,010 feet, an start from the bottom, Devin Dahl with
elevation gain of 1,500 feet from town. Boneshaker Cycles in Buena Vista says.
Once you are over the pass about
3 miles, the shoulder narrows from 3 On the other hand, you can drive up to
feet to about 18 inches all the way to any point and cut off 20 miles and half the
Villa Grove. The Villa Grove General vertical if you want.
Store provides snacks or lunch.
Lakes the shoulder narrows and in spots
disappears.
Independence Pass, 25 miles
Starting from the U.S. 24-Colo. 82
intersection at Balltown, the route BV-Leadville-BV, 74 miles
passes Twin Lakes and the townsite U.S. 24 offers a decent shoulder to
of Twin Lakes (dont blink) on up to Balltown and about a 20-inch shoulder on
12,095 feet. Views are terrific, par- into Leadville, where the 12-mile Mineral
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Rock climbing has its rewards

ADVENTURE
Heres a primer to
get you started
By Cassie Baldauf
Buena Vista resident Lee Jenkins

is active in the rock climbing commu-
nity both nationally and in the Upper
Arkansas Valley.
He has been climbing rocks across
the country and around the world near-
ly 40 years now and moved to Chaffee
County 11 years ago to live the outdoor
experience.
Jenkins serves as chairman for west-
ern Colorado in the American Alpine
Club, a national climbers organization
that aims to help local climbing com-
munities. He recently collaborated with
other local climbers to form the Arkan-
sas Valley Climbers Coalition in spring
2015.
Q What do you love about rock

climbing?
A I love being outside. I want to

be somewhere beautiful and
wild, and its a clean habit because
youre out in nature not damaging any-
thing. Its extremely good exercise, and
theres camaraderie among climbers. COURTESY PHOTO
All my best friends are climbers. Lee Jenkins, a 41-year rock climber and 11-year Buena Vista resident, climbs at Holy
Water Crag on Cottonwood Pass.
Q What are the different kinds
of rock climbing available
in the Upper Arkansas Valley?
you fall. All you need for that are the about every 6 to 15 feet. Its popular
right shoes, some chalk for your hands because you can establish roots at all
A Bouldering is the simplest,
followed by sport climbing and
then traditional climbing. With boul-
and crash pads.
Sport climbing is the most popular
different grades, from world class to
beginners.
here, probably about 90 percent of the Its very safe because if you fall and
dering, youre climbing small rocks 20
climbing in the valley. You use ropes
feet or shorter, without ropes, and you
and fixed manufactured bolts for pro- SEE Rock, Page 15A
have crash pads on the ground in case
tection, which are drilled into the rock
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to the river in the South Main area of Buena Vista.
We also post signs for areas where crags are closed
off during raptor offspring season.
We meet up to climb typically from May through
October Wednesdays about 4 p.m. to dark at Bobs
Rock. Were not a guide service, so we suggest peo-
Rock
ple go get formal training before they go out with
us. We can give casual instruction, but we dont do
any training. Were individual climbers.
Continued from page 14A Annual dues are $20, and the membership ap-
plication can be found on our Facebook page.
are attached to ropes with the proper techniques, For experienced climbers new to the area, where
you only fall a few feet. Those bolts can hold the are some places you can suggest to climb?
weight of a car. The best places in the valley are all close to CR
In traditional climbing you put in temporary 371, the river road leaving Buena Vista heading
pieces of hardware to attach to the rock, or remov- north. The climbs are very close, maybe a 5-minute
able protection. You take away the hardware when walk. Bobs Rock has a practice wall with three
youre done. easy beginner routes. Turtle Rock, above and
behind Bobs Rock, off CR 371 on CR 375, has top
Q
try it?
What is the best approach for someone
who has never climbed and wants to
anchors already there, and its a very safe environ-
ment. Also, you can look on mountainproject.com to
find more climbs. Its a wealth of information.
A Definitely go to someone who is a certified

guide and spend a day with them. Its very Q Is there an indoor climbing wall in the
area?
A
expensive and time-consuming to become a guide, Marcus and Trusty Lacy plan to have their
so they are very knowledgeable. new wall at Peak Fitness in Buena Vista
Learn the ropes, and then try to find a mentor open by Memorial Day weekend.The Adventure
and join climbing groups. You can also go with one Unlimited ranch near Buena Vista has an indoor
of the outfitters here in the area, such as Rocky wall open to the public during winter months on
Mountain Outdoor Center or Noahs Ark. Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Its not open in
the summer since they use it for camps.
Q How much will an introductory course
Q
cost? Whats a misconception you often hear
A I would guess around $50-$75 for a basic about rock climbing?
A
course when there are six students or more. That we are crazy adrenaline junkies and
Once you have the basics down, you can expect to that its very dangerous. It can be danger-
pay $250 and up for a day climbing with a guide ous if youre not properly skilled and knowledge-
certified by the American Mountain Guides Associa- able. Basically you need to know the risks and
A
tion. The AVCC aims to promote climbing and limitations. Every rock route is different.
preserve access to local cliffs. The group is Climbing is as safe as your knowledge and the
made of about 30 local members, composed of work- people youre with. You cant control the weather or
Q How much would someone spend to

purchase basic equipment?
ing people to retirees, male and female. We work
with local government and public land managers,
falling rocks, but you can control what youre doing,
and thats a skill that takes time.
A Including rock shoes, harness, belay device,

locking carabiner and a helmet, expect to
pay $175 to $200.
such as the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Man-
agement and the National Park Service, along with
For more information on rock climbing in the
Upper Arkansas Valley, contact a local outfitter:
the national advocacy organization Access Fund. Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center, Arkansas Valley
Projects have involved trail cleanup days, such Adventures, Rock-N-Row or Noahs Ark.
Q What is the Arkansas Valley Climbing

Coalition?
as the one last fall at Holy Water Wall on Cotton-
wood Pass, and cleaning the artificial boulders next
For a list of 227 different climbs in the area, visit
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The Turret Trail will take hikers
through some of the monuments
most stunning vistas, including
through the roughly 6,600 acre
Browns Canyon Wilderness Study
Area.
The trail is between 7,600 and
9,000 feet elevation and hikers
can see a hearty variety of wildlife,
including elk, mule deer, bighorn
sheep, mountain lions, bobcats and
black bears.
THE MONUMENT
ESTABLISHED Feb. 19, 2015, as
Browns Canyon National Monument
by President Barack Obama, using the
Antiquities Act of 1906.
ENCOMPASSES 21,586 acres
managed jointly by the U.S. Forest
Service and the Bureau of Land
Management in cooperation with LOGAN MYERS
Colorado Parks and Wildlife. (11,836 Taking in the views from the summit of The Reef in Browns Canyon National Monument about a 90-minute hike out are sup-
acres are San Isabel National Forest porters and members of Wild Connections and Friends of Browns Canyon.
Browns Canyon National Monument

and 9,750 acres are BLM land)
ELEVATION ranges from 7,300 feet
to 10,000 feet.
proving to be one of valleys top draws

DISTINCTIVE environmental
features consist of mountains, glacial
moraines, gulches and natural cathe-
dral-like spires.
THE ARKANSAS RIVER in Browns By Mason Miller sure that you get when a president signs a declaration,
Canyon features rapids Canyon that really helps, Gibas said.
Doors, Zoom Flume and Seidels At a little over 2 years old, the Browns Canyon National Since the designation, FBC is planning several improve-
Suckhole. Monument is quickly proving to be one of Chaffee Countys ments to the Ruby Mountain parking area, which leads
THE RIVER PASSES through biggest draws. into the Turret Trail, one of the monuments most popular
Designated in 2015 by President Barack Obama, the hiking and horseback destinations.
Browns Canyon providing clean
roughly 22,000 acres of protected wilderness is open to hik- Improvements include kiosks informing visitors about
water, wildlife habitat and recreation ing, horseback riding and some mountain biking on county the area and new or additional trail signage, Gibas said.
in the form of kayaking, rafting and roads throughout the monument. If you are wanting to experience all that Colorado has
world-class wild trout fishing. Linda Gibas, president of the Friends of Browns Can- to offer, Gibas said there isnt a better place than Browns
SENSITIVE SPECIES in the canyon yon board, said while Browns Canyon has always been a Canyon because of the sheer number of amenities and
include American bear, bobcat, popular destination for locals and visitors alike, its really breath taking views.
mountain lion, coyote, red fox and picked up since the designation. It is quite a wildlife sanctuary and Browns Canyon is
pine marten. Bighorn sheep were There are people who travel here just to see the monu- very rugged, so wildlife really like to hang out there. Its
ment, not that it wasnt pretty well known before that for also great for people who enjoy quiet use. Its nice to be in
introduced in 1980. its rafting, but when you get that kind of national expo- an area thats so natural, Gibas said.
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Collegiate Peaks Loop offers

Go wild
wilderness access, five sections
By Molly R. Leach level of physical stamina and fitness be Peaks Wilderness is Mount Harvard at
part of preparation for any part or all of 14,420 feet.
The Collegiate Peaks Loop features a this loop, which covers 160 miles total The west part of the loop is lower in
variety of terrain and levels of difficulty. and ranges from 8,400 to 13,000 feet. elevation and difficulty.
It is recommended that an adequate The high point in the Collegiate For backpackers looking to enjoy the
entire loop and who are in good physical
condition, it could take from nine to 18
days.
Hikers/bikers interested in spending
less time but with an equally reward-
ing experience can see a breakdown
below of the highlights and trailhead
segments of the loop and map a tailored
trip accordingly.
ColoradoTrail.orgs helpful site ex-
plains that the new Collegiate West
forms a western complement to the clas-
sic 80-mile stretch of Colorado Trail on
the eastern side of the Collegiate Peaks
from Twin Lakes, southwest of Lead-
ville, to south of Monarch Pass, south-
west of Salida.
It also creates a 160-mile loop, the
Collegiate Loop, which is expected to
become one of Colorados most popular
multi-day hikes/rides.
The folks at Backpacker Magazine
recommend the Frenchman Creek-Pine
Creek-Colorado Trail 22-mile loop.
Contact: Leadville Ranger District,
MAL SILLARS San Isabel National Forest, 486-0749;
The 160-mile Collegiate Peaks Loop features stunning views, alpine lakes, treeline fs.fed.us/r2/psicc/leadvile/collwild.html.
trails and solitude attainable at five locations.
Try a trail on the Collegiate Peaks loop

Five segments (revised 2016) that make up the CT Collegiate West:
CW01 Twin Lakes to Sheep Gulch, 9.8 miles
CW02 Sheep Gulch to Cottonwood Pass, 25.9 miles
CW03 Cottonwood Pass to Tincup Pass Road, 15.9 miles
CW04 Tincup Pass Road to Boss Lake Trailhead, 15.9 miles
CW05 Boss Lake Trailhead to Ridge above South Fooses Creek, 15.7 miles
Collegiate West: Dont miss

Hope Pass
Lake Ann and Lake Ann Pass
Higher route (and sometimes more exposed)
Top-of-the-world views, including along the newly rerouted 23 miles
Tunnel Gulch Alpine Tunnel Historical Railroad Site
Nearby fourteeners: Mounts La Plata, Huron
Resupply locations: Twin Lakes, Buena Vista, Monarch Pass, Salida
Collegiate East: Dont miss

Harvard Lakes
Cottonwood Hot Springs and Mount Princeton Hot Springs
Chalk Cliffs
Long used, classic route
Lower average elevation
Nearby fourteeners: Mounts Yale, Princeton, Shavano, Tabeguache
MAL SILLARS
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A CDT marker denotes a section of the Collegiate Peaks Loop East Trail of the Conti-
nental Divide Trail.
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Mt. Columbia trail hits year 2

14ERS By Mason Miller
The Mount Columbia Trail

is undergoing a multi-million
dollar 4-year facelift that be-
gan in May of 2016.
The existing summit trail
is a social trail, the result of
years of hiking, but a joint
effort between the U.S. For-
est Services Colorado 14er
Program, Colorado 14ers
Initiative and various youth
corps will create a sustainable
summit route.
Loretta McElhiney, 14er
program director with the
Leadville Ranger District,
said crews will be up in full
force once again this summer,
working to create asustainable
summit route.
The new trail will not be open
this summer but McElhiney
said theres a chance the exist-
ing social route will be open at
the end of next summer. CFI/ELI ALLAN
In order to Work progesses on construction of a sustainable summit trail on Mount Columbia, where work
haul materi- often continues until last light.
als up to areas
of the trail
that are going area where the trail is going to be, so McElhiney said about work on the new
to be constructed this to stabilize it, we have to move large trail, which will not have the connect-
summer, trail builders amounts of material down and across ing route to the summit built until next
will utilize a high line the slope, McElhiney said. year. For now, were asking people
system to haul materi- For this upcoming summer, McElhin- to please use the existing route (next
als down the mountain ey said its important that recreators year) and if they can wait, wait a few
from parts where de- do not attempt to summit the Columbia years before you climb Columbia.
sired building materials Trail because it could cause serious The existing trail will tie into the
are heavy. damage to the existing alpine tundra, new summit route sometime in the fall
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summer we can open You may see a new trail in the Work on the new trail will continue
it up at the end of the process of being built but the trail goes throughout the summers of 2019 and
season. We have very no where and to get on that trail would some of 2020 and will be set to open
little material in the cause damage to the alpine ecosystem, late in 2020.
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for must-sees and dos, like a
hike to Browns Creek Falls
with a cap-off soak in near-
by mineral hot springs.
Browns Creek flows in
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White (13,667 feet) and
Jones Peak (13,571 feet), DAVE SCHIEFELBEIN
and thanks to a series of Chalk Creek Canyon as seen from the high-clearance-only 4WD road up Mount Antero.
large drops, creates a large
and roaring waterfall, ac- Enjoy a trail that is dog-friendly and Its a good place to catch up on a read
cording to online hub fourteener.net. will give you an ample shot of nature. or enjoy a picnic, according to The Colo-
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He also says, this waterfall is a little-
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ENTRY POINT Nathrop, CR 162; CR 272.
Central Colorado.
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BROWNS CREEK FALLS
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Hike length 2.5 miles one-way. that drop the water, ei-
Hike duration appx. 4.5 hours ther hike offers fantastic
Elevation 8,800-9,100 ft. remote and rare scenery.
Open June through October to According to Mellow
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meadow, taking travelers through pine
forests, aspen groves and by old pioneer
cabins.
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active in supplying timber to Buena Vista STEVE GARUFI/COLORADOGUY.COM
for construction and railroad ties, says Youll reach the Davis Meadow area when the trail crosses the North Fork of Sevenmile
Alan Robinson, chapter representative of Creek. There are a few old cabin structures still standing by the creek.
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Just over 3.5 miles, the trail is a rel- Visit Davis Meadow
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to begin your
next adventure
By Andrea Newell
The trails are calling again, and

not just for hikers and bicyclists. Jeep
and OHV (off-highway vehicle) trails
are in great supply and as popular as
ever.
Jeep trail choices in Chaffee County
are numerous. Fortunately, local jeep
rental companies know some of the DAVE SCHIEFELBEIN
best picks for a half-day adventure. Old miner cabins dot the landscape in the backcountry, including this one up Lost
North of Salida, take CR 175 and Canyon Road above Granite.
follow the Ute Trail along the east
side of Browns Canyon National Mon- to Marshall Pass. Mountain Adventure Rentals.
ument, enjoying the beautiful views of This jeep road takes riders on a You can get up above 12,000 feet.
the fourteeners to the west. nice and steady climb along a railroad You can see small remnants of mining
The Ute Trail is a simple to moder- grade toward the Continental Divide. caverns. You can see streams and lakes.
ate trail, says Craig Anderson, owner It also takes jeepers by OHaver Lake, The views are incredible, says Wagner.
of Rocky Mountain Jeep Rentals. It offering a great chance for camping Each trail and road are open to any
takes jeepers through Aspen Ridge, and fishing. OHV and are generally high-clearance
Bassam Park and Castle Park. It When you get to the Continental roads.
also takes sightseers to the old Tur- Divide, you then take CR 203 and Dont have a jeep or other OHV?
ret Ghost Town and by several mines. bring it back, which is a rougher lower Rocky Mountain Jeep Rentals in
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of Salida. Follow U.S. 285 south and other opportunity for some creek side to suggesting the best places to visit,
turn right onto CR 200, Marshall Pass camping. Beaver ponds and the old they can help customers map out their
Road. From there, just follow the signs town site of Shirley can also be found routes for the whole trip.
on this loop. Rocky Mountain Jeep Rentals also
On the northern end of the county provides guided tours. If people dont
lies Lost Canyon Road, found off of want to drive them (mountain trails)
U.S. 24 on a dirt road leading behind or they dont have the equipment to do
the Granite General Store. While this it properly, we would be happy to give
road can be very rough and rocky, them a tour, says Anderson. Any-
it offers a lot of scenery and wildlife thing we can do to help the off-roader
sighting opportunities, says Randy have a great experience in the Rocky
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Area museums COURTESY PHOTOS
Hutchinson Homestead House
Buena Vista circa 1900, at right, and recent
BUENA VISTA HERITAGE MUSEUM school tour.
506 E. Main St.
Open Memorial Day through youth ages 5-18, $10 per family (two
September from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., adults and kids), free for ages 4 and
Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m., younger. Admission includes the
Sundays. Buena Vista Heritage Museum.
Admission $5 for adults, $1 for youth Phone 395-8458
ages 5-18, $10 per family (two adults Website buenavistaheritage.org
and two kids), free for ages 4 and
younger. Includes Buena Vista Depot. TURNER FARM & APPLE ORCHARD
Phone 395-8458 829 W. Main St.
Website buenavistaheritage.org Open by appointment.
Phone 395-8458 Open year-round from 1-5
Website buenavistaheritage.org p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
BUENA VISTA DEPOT Weekdays subject to volun-
Intersection of U.S. 24 and Main Street teer availability.
Open Memorial Day through St. Elmo Admission is $3 for adults,
September from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., ST. ELMO SCHOOLHOUSE $1.50 for children ages
Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m., Open Memorial Day weekend through 12-17, $1 for children ages
Sundays. Labor Day (viewing only). 7-11 and free for children
Admission $5 for adults, $1 for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. age 7 and younger.
Admission is free. Phone 539-7483
Phone 395-8458 Website salidamuseum.org
Website buenavistaher- ST. ELMO TOWN HALL
itage.org Open Memorial Day weekend through HUTCHINSON HOMESTEAD &
a Labor Day. LEARNING CENTER
9 a.m.-5 p.m. 8913 W. U.S. 50
Admission is free. Open May through September, 10
COURTESY PHOTO
Phone 395-8458 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday.
Buena Vista Heritage Website buenavistaheritage.org Admission is a suggested donation
offers multiple oppor- of $5. Three-hour preservation tours
tunities to expore his- cost $10 per person. Special programs
tory, including month- Salida throughout the summer.
ly graveyard tours. SALIDA MUSEUM
Phone 239-0955
406 W. U.S. 50
Website hutchinsonhomestead.org
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The Salida Bike Festival is a 4
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Schedule includes the Banana Belt Mountain
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group rides, bike clinics, a bike parade, a bike
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SEPTEMBER 16
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invites you to celebrate with us Ziplines
july Captain Zipline
1500 CR 45, Salida (Wellsville)
OPEN year-round
HOURS 1 p.m. tour year-round, addi-
4th
tional seasonal tours at 9 a.m., 10 a.m.,
2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
TOURS
Lost Canyon Zipline Tour $89
Canyon Aerial Course $69
Via Ferrata $89 COURTESY IMAGE
PHONE 877-ZIPLINE (947-5463) or Visitors will find the Browns Canyon Ad-
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FOOD MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

PARADE at 4:00PM SALIDA CIRCUS Browns Canyon Aerial
Adventure Park
23910 U.S. 285, Buena Vista
Pancake Breakfast OPEN May through Labor Day, 9
a.m.-5 p.m.
8:00 - 11:00AM ADMISSION $62 for adults and $56
at the Salida Masonic Temple, 140 W. 3rd St ages 6-12 (2-hour all-access pass)
PANCAKE OR BISCUIT & GRAVY BREAKFAST. INCLUDES SCRAMBLED EGGS, PACKAGES Adventure Park and
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COLLABORATION OF LONG TIME
5:00-6:30PM SALIDA MUSICIAN FRIENDS PAYING

TRIBUTE TO THE TIMELESS MUSIC
OF THE BEATLES.
The band consists of:
Marn Epp, bass, vocals
Jim Luchea, guitar
Stewart Pappenfort, guitar, vocals
Jimi Trujillo, guitar, vocals
Dan Shuford, drums, vocals
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A SPLENDID TIME IS Chaffee County golf courses offer stunning 360-degree vistas (and long drives at
altitude!) including Collegiate Peaks Golf Course, above.
GUARANTEED FOR ALL!
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GOLF SHOP 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
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June-August
9 HOLES $21 on weekdays, $23 on
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weekends 18 HOLES $31 on weekdays, $32 on
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7:00pm
week Children 12 and under play for free
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LESSONS for individual and groups VISIT salidagolfclub.com to download
offered, including junior clinic. special coupons.
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WITH PHONE 395-8189 WHERE 404 Grant St., Salida, CO 81201
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audiences. Her most recent release, Songbird Sessions, a tribute to New Orleans jazz music greats and
inspiraons, debuted at #5 on the Tradional Jazz Albums Billboard charts and #8 on the Current Jazz
Albums charts.
Fireworks at dusk
(weather permitting)
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THE CITY OF SALIDA
THE MOUNTAIN MAIL
DAN SACK
Salida ArtWalk celebrates 25 years

By Arlene Shovald
THE ARTS
2017 marks the 25th year for Salida
ArtWalk one of the most popular art
events of the year.
This years event is set for June
22-25.
Salidas history as an art commu-
nity began after the Climax Molyb-
denum Mine began closings in the
mid-1980s and artists began to occupy
downtown buildings being abandoned
by businesses.
Gradually Salida took on an identity
as an art town. Author John Villani
included Salida in his book 100 Best FILE PHOTO
Art Towns in America, and in 2012 The Salida ArtWalk celebrates 25 years June 23-25.
Gov. John Hickenlooper designated
Salida as one of the first two Colorado
TAKE TheTRAM
Certified Creative Districts.
Popular art events are the River- Breathtaking
side Fine Arts Festival July 15 and VIEW
TO The T O P
16 in Riverside Park and Salida Arts of the
Festival July 22-23 in Centennial
Continental
Park on U.S. 50.
Downtown art galleries are open for Divide!
extended hours on Second Saturdays
each month.
The seventh annual Shakespeare
Bring Your Cameras!
in the Park is free at 6 p.m., June 10 THE BEST DEAL IN COLORADO!
and 11 in Riverside Park.
2017 marks the 41st anniversary of OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
the Salida Aspen Concerts. Con- 8am - 6pm (Weather Permitting)
certs are July 8, 15, 22 and 29 and
Aug. 5 and 12 at Salida High School Monarch Crest
TRAMWAY
auditorium.
Calliope, a performing arts group
of mostly children and some adults,
presents The Talent Show Aug. 5
and 6 at the Salida SteamPlant the-
Scenic Ride
ater. On the Top of Monarch Pass 719-539-4091
And
Local restaurants and bars also of-
fer weekend entertainment, and many See our Wildlife Display at the Monarch Crest Gift Shop
other outdoor music events take place Right Next Door!
FILE PHOTO
Shakespeare in the
Park returns for two
nights with free per-
formances June 10
and 11 in Riverside
Park in Salida.
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Located 32 miles south of Salida on Hwy 17, 1 mile south of the Hwy 285 junction
The Arts
CCCA inspires Buena Vista arts
By Arlene Shovald Second Saturdays of each month
features open galleries along Main
Buena Vista has plenty of art Street with live music and artists
events scheduled for the summer. receptions.
The Chaffee County Council on the Farmers markets feature art from
Arts annual awards show is set for 3 to 7 p.m. Fridays in South Main
Friday through Sunday, Sept. 1-3, at Square.
the Buena Vista Community Center, An old-time and Celtic music
715 E. Main St. Prominent artists will jam is held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
display paintings, sculpture and other Tuesdays at The Creekside Gather-
work in amateur and professional ing. All abilities are welcome. Bring
divisions. an instrument and a tune to share.
CCCA was formed 32 years ago to For information call 395-6704.
support the dreams and goals of art- Main Street Peoples Stage
ists in the area, and the show is one performances are 3 to 5 p.m. on the
of the most anticipated art events in second and fourth Saturdays at 320 E.
the area. For information call 303- Main St. with live music outdoors. JOE STONE
906-8879 and indicate you are calling Free Concerts in the Park are Local artist Fred Hubicki practices his plein air technique July 6 at the Buena Vista
about CCCA. held 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays in McPhe- Farmers Market. Hubicki said most of his paintings are plein air, a practice he be-
The group is also planning another lemy Park, and you may learn to use lieves captures a certain vitality impossible to recreate in the studio.
event, but details were not yet avail- a stand-up paddleboard on the lake
able at press time. while you listen. tage Museum on East Main Street. age 13.
Rapids and Grass Beer Festival Concerts at The Beach are free This presentation depicts the la- Tickets are available at the Buena
on July 1 features bluegrass music and from 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays in July and dies of the evening who offered their Vista Chamber of Commerce, 343 U.S.
brews in South Main Town Square. August in South Main. services back in the day. 24, the Heritage Museum or at the
Art in the Park from 9 a.m. to 4 The Madams of Central Colo- The show is tasteful, but not really door. For information on any of these
p.m. is a July 4 tradition in McPhe- rado perform from 7 to 10 p.m. July 8 appropriate for those younger than events call 395-6612.
lemy Park. and Aug. 12 at the Buena Vista Heri-
the OPEN
hodgepodge Monday - Saturday

11am - 6pm
1548 G St. #7,
Salida, Colorado
Affordable fabrics, locally crafted
gifts, cards, and one-of-a-kind items 719-239-0746
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Members of Grace Church host a July 4 open house where quilts are displayed.
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JUNE 10-11 DENVER Berkeley Park Art & Music Festival
In the Tennyson St. Creative Arts District
JULY 1-2 COLORADO SPRINGS Art & Music Festival
At America the Beautiful Park In the Heart of the Rockies
JULY 15-16 SALIDA Riverside Fine Arts Festival - in Salida at Riverside Park in
At Riverside Park on the banks of the Arkansas River historic downtown Salida
AUG 12-13 DENVER Sloans Lake Fine Arts & Music Festival Dozens of vendors, artisan crafted
Sloans Lake Park in the Heart of Denver items, fiber, fleece, yarns, rovings,
hand-dyed fabric and equipment
SEP 23-24 PARKER Fine Arts & Music Festival
Demonstrations & Free Fiber Activities
At OBrien Park in the Heart of Parker
~ 6th Annual ~ food, wine & beer
ColoradoEventsAndFestivals.com SALIDA FIBER FESTIVAL Free to the public

Wounded Warrior Bands Motown Rock & Soul Revue for more information:
Milo Hayes Meld . Flyn Libre . Band On The Fence . Doc & Kit www.salidafiberfestival.org
Ponder The Albatross . Scarecrow Revival . And More!
Free Admission - Visit Website For Festival Details & Music Schedules
EVENTS
July 1, Buena Vista

WE KNOW RODEO
Dont miss the 93rd Colle-
giate Peaks Rodeo June
10-11 in Buena Vista.
a
Chaffee County Fair &
Rodeo, July 20-30, Poncha
Springs.
d
Big
Brewers Rendezvous, July 8, Salida

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Arkansas, Salida, June 14-18
The Hooligan Race June 17 features CKS PaddleFest May 26-29 at South Main in Buena Vista offers
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anything that floats thats not a boat, amateur kayakers and stand-up paddleboarders the chance to rub
a capping off the states longest running elbows with the pros in this growing Memorial Day weekend festival.
June 2-4, Buena Vista river festival.
Something for everyone all summer long

By D.J. DeJong Salida. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Buena Vista Farmers Market, show openings and artist receptions. sali-
26-27 Buena Vista Pro/Amateur Whitewater South Main Town Square. daartists.com.
Please confirm event information before mak- Rodeo with freestyle kayaking competitions at 3 Summer Daze music event at Wanderlust 10 Salida Big Friggin Loop endurance bicycle
ing travel plans. Events are subject to change. the Buena Vista River Park. Road, Salida. race, an 85-mile loop with 10,789-foot elevation
Events are also likely to be added throughout the 26-29 CKS PaddleFest in Buena Vista with 3 Ark Valley Pride Celebration. gain. coloradoes.wordpress.com.
summer. Telephone numbers are in the 719 area competition, free demonstrations, live music, 3 Buena Vista Bike Fest, a 100-mile road tour 10-11 93rd annual Collegiate Peaks Stam-
code, unless noted. For new events and updated food, games and crafts at Buena Vista River Park. from Buena Vista to Leadville and back, ending pede Rodeo, Buena Vista Rodeo Grounds; Satur-
information, visit salidachamber.org or buenavis- ckspaddlefest.com. with a party and live music at McPhelemy Park day at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. buenavis-
tacolorado.org. 27 St. Elmo Schoolhouse opens for the sea- in Buena Vista. Riders can choose shorter routes tacolorado.org.
son; open most days through early September. of 35, 50 and 62 miles. bvbf.org. 14 FIBArk Kickoff Party and Heart of the
395-6612. 3-4 Howard Volunteer Fire Department 30th Rockies Chamber of Commerce Business After
May 27-28 Bluegrass on the Arkansas with live annual Chili Cook-off with green and red chili Hours at Salida SteamPlant, starting at 5 p.m.
19 Buena Vista Heritage Fundraiser Gala at music, food and kids games at Riverside Park in contests, crafts, horseshoe pitching, food, auc- fibark.net.
Buena Vista Heritage Museum. Salida. Free admission. tion and flea market, at Howard Fire Station, 14-18 68th annual FIBArk Whitewater Fes-
20 Arkansas River Cleanup/Greenup, Salida 8274 U.S. 50. tival, in historic downtown Salida. Whitewater
and Buena Vista. 3, 10, 17, 24 Salida Farmers Market in Alpine races, slalom competition, freestyle whitewater
20 Buena Vista Heritage Museum opens for June Park. competition, arts and crafts, food, free enter-
the summer. buenavistaheritage.org. 1 Free Swim Day, noon-5 p.m., for all ages at 6, 13, 20, 27 Free concerts at 7 p.m. in tainment and beer. Sponsored by Eddyline
20 Historic Turner Farm season opening, Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center, 410 W. U.S. McPhelemy Park in Buena Vista. Brewing. fibark.net.
Buena Vista. By appointment only. 395-8458. 50. salidarec.com. 8, 22, 29 Thursdays at Six free concerts in 15 FIBArk Tenderfoot Mountain Hill Climb
21 Touch-a-Truck and Plant Sale at Salida Hot 2-4 Camp Out for a Cause, a camping festival Riverside Park, Salida. footrace; race starts at 6 p.m. salidarec.com or
Springs Aquatic Center. featuring nightly music performances at The 10 Salida Artists Second Saturday gallery
26 Sunfest music festival at Riverside Park, Meadows, Buena Vista. tour in the downtown Salida art district with SEE Events, Page 15B
COLORADO
AQUAMARINES
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Custom Designs Estate Jewelry Featuring a wide selection
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Events vous, 1-5 p.m., Riverside Park,

downtown Salida. Brewers from
around the state offer their best.
Main St, Buena Vista.
29 Salida Aspen Concert at Salida High
School auditorium. salidaaspenconcerts.org.
Continued from page 15B 539-2068. 28-30 Annual Salida Classic bicycle race.
8 Salida Artists Second Saturday Three-day event includes time trial, road race
fibark.net. gallery tour in the downtown Salida on county roads and criterium in downtown
17 FIBArk Hooligan Race is open to anything art district with show openings and Salida. southcentralracing.com.
that floats thats not a boat. Hooligans dress up artist receptions. salidaartists.com.
in costume and the winner, in second place, is 15 Salida Airport Harriet Al-
usually not the fastest but one of the few left exander Field fly-in and air show August
standing, or floating. brings in both military and general 1 Colorado Day $1 admission at Buena Vista
17 FIBArk 5K and 10K Road Races footraces aviation aircraft and feature static Heritage Museum. buenavistaheritage.org.
on county and local Salida roads starting at 8 displays as well as fly-bys and dem- 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Concerts in the Park, 7 p.m.
a.m. salidarec.com or fibark.net. onstrations. Many vintage aircraft at McPhelemy Park in Buena Vista.
18 FIBArk 10K Trail Run footraces on Arkan- as well as vintage cars will be on 3 Thursdays at Six free concerts in Riverside
sas Hills Trail System starting at 8 a.m. salidarec. display. Park, Salida.
com or fibark.net. 15 Ark Valley High Rollers 4, 11, 18, 25 Buena Vista Farmers Market,
18 FIBArk Mountain Bike Race starting at 10 roller derby at Chaffee County Fair- South Main Town Square.
a.m. salidarec.com or fibark.net. grounds. 4, 11, 18, 25 Free Concerts on the Beach at
18 Kids untimed 1-mile fun run, starting at 15 Salida Aspen Concert at Salida South Main, Buena Vista.
8:30 a.m. in Thonhoff Park in Salida. salidarec. High School auditorium. salidaas- 5 25th annual Angel of Shavano Car Show in
com or fibark.net. penconcerts.org. downtown Salida with cars, cruise and dancing
19 Sellars Project Space film at Salida Steam- 15-16 Salida Riverside Arts Festi- to live music in Riverside Park.
FILE PHOTO 5 Salida Aspen Concert at Salida High School
Plant. val features art, music and more at
The Hooligan Race at FIBArk is always entertaining. auditorium. salidaaspenconcerts.org.
22 Collegiate Peaks Forum Series lecture, 7 Riverside Park, Saturday 9:30 a.m.-7
p.m. at Buena Vista Community Center. p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 5, 12, 19, 26 Salida Farmers Market in Alpine
23-25 25th annual Salida ArtWalk, down- in Buena Vista with pancake breakfast, parade, coloradoeventsandfestivals.com. Park.
town Salida, with more than 40 galleries, shops kids games and entertainment in locations 17 Sellars Project Space film at Salida Steam- 10-13 Contin-Tail Rock and Gem Show. More
and restaurants, nationally known and local art- around town. Fireworks at dusk at Rodeo Plant. than 100 booths at the rodeo grounds in Buena
ists work. Street performers circulate through- Grounds. 20-30 Chaffee County Fair and Rodeo at Vista sell, swap and show rocks, minerals and
out downtown. salidaartwalk.org. 4 Free day at Buena Vista Heritage Museum. Chaffee County Fairgrounds on CR 120 in gems, from mineral samples to sculptured
23-25 Monarch Quilters presents Quilting 395-8458. Poncha Springs. Complete schedules of fair artwork to fine jewelry. 720-938-4194; colora-
in the Heart of the Rockies Quilts Show at the 4 Art In the Park Arts and Crafts Show in activities are available at many local merchants. dorocks.org.
Salida High School gym. McPhelemy Park in Buena Vista. 395-8761. 539-6151; chaffeecounty.org. 11 Buena Vista Cemetery Tour; Alsina Dear-
30 Buena Vista Cemetery Tour; Alsina Dear- 4 Kids Fishing Derby, for ages 13 and young- 21 Buena Vista Cemetery Tour; Alsina Dear- heimer, mother of Buena Vista, introduces
heimer, mother of Buena Vista, introduces er, sponsored by Collegiate Peaks Chapter of heimer, mother of Buena Vista, introduces colorful characters at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
colorful characters at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Trout Unlimited at Frantz Lake in Salida, with colorful characters at Mount Olivet Cemetery. 395-8458, buenavistaheritage.org.
395-8458, buenavistaheritage.org. prizes for all and hot dog lunch. Registration 395-8458, buenavistaheritage.org. 12 Salida Aspen Concert at Salida High
begins at 8:30 a.m. 21-23 Calliope childrens theater presents School auditorium. salidaaspenconcerts.org.
4, 11, 18, 25 Concerts in the Park, 7 p.m. at the talents of Chaffee County children at Salida 12 Madams of Central Colorado, 7 p.m. at
July McPhelemy Park in Buena Vista. SteamPlant. Buena Vista Heritage Museum; fundraiser for
1 Rapids & Grass River & Music Festival, 6, 13, 20, 27 Thursdays at Six free concerts 22 An Evening with Big Foot with Jim Mey- Buena Vista Heritage. Hear about the life and
Buena Vista. in Riverside Park, Salida. ers, Sasquatch historian and owner of Sas- times of six racy madams. Not suitable for chil-
1 The BVEC Car Show with cars displayed 8 7, 14, 21, 28 Buena Vista Farmers Market, quatch Outpost in Bailey, 6:30 p.m. at Buena dren younger than 13. buenavistaheritage.org.
a.m.-3 p.m. on East Main Street, Buena Vista. South Main Town Square. Vista Heritage Museum. A presentation on local 12 Salida Artists Second Saturday gallery
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Salida Farmers Market in 7, 14, 21, 28 Free Concerts on the Beach at sightings and the past history of Big Foot. Tick- tour in the downtown Salida art district with
Alpine Park. South Main, Buena Vista. ets are $10, sold at the museum, the chamber show openings and artist receptions. sali-
4 Independence Day Freedom 5K race in 8 Madams of Central Colorado, 7 p.m. at Bue- of commerce and at the door. daartists.com.
Buena Vista. na Vista Heritage Museum; fundraiser for Buena 22 Salida Aspen Concert at Salida High 12-13 Gold Rush Days, McPhelemy Park
4 Fourth of July Celebration in Riverside Vista Heritage. Hear about the life and times School auditorium. salidaaspenconcerts.org. in Buena Vista, with live entertainment both
Park, Salida, noon-10 p.m., with music and food, of six racy madams. Not suitable for children 22-23 Salida Arts Festival featuring 100 days; also features log rolling demonstrations,
parade at 4 p.m., fireworks at dusk from Tender- younger than 13. buenavistaheritage.org. juried artists in various media at Centennial storytelling, historic re-enactments, gold pan-
foot Mountain. Sponsored by Salida Business 8 Salida Aspen Concert at Salida High School Park, 410 W. U.S. 50 next to Salida Hot Springs ning and more than 100 vendors. Sunday the
Alliance. auditorium. salidaaspenconcerts.org. Aquatic Center. third leg of the Triple Crown Burro Race will
4 Old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration 8 21th annual Colorado Brewers Rendez- 27 Collegiate Peaks Forum series lecture, 7 run down Main Street, followed by the citizens
p.m. at Buena Vista Community Center, 715 E. race.
13 Gold Rush 5K Rush, Buena Vista.
21 Sellars Project Space film at Salida Steam-
Plant.
26-27 King Boletus Mushroom Festival with
foraging for and learning to cook edible mush-
rooms. 395-8458 or buenavistaheritage.org.
September
1 Buena Vista Farmers Market, South Main
Town Square.
1 Concert in the Park, 7 p.m. at McPhelemy
Park in Buena Vista.
2 Salida Farmers Market in Alpine Park.
2 Optimists pancake breakfast, 7:30-9:30
a.m. at McPhelemy Park in Buena Vista.
2 Kids Fishing Derby, for ages 13 and young-
er, sponsored by Collegiate Peaks Chapter of
Trout Unlimited at the Town Lake in Buena
Vista, with prizes for all and picnic lunch. Event
is free and starts at 10 a.m.
Underwritten in memory of Gary W. Higgins
2 Salida Winefest with wine, food, music and
DAVE SCHIEFELBEIN art in Riverside Park. salidachamber.org.
The Fourth of July is celebrated in 3 Hometown Picnic in Riverside Park in
Salida and Buena Vista each year with Salida.
parades and festivals each summer.
Smokestack centennial
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HISTORY TheMountainMail.com ChaffeeCountyTimes.com LeadvilleHerald.com
Smeltertown See it
icon towers over
The smokestack can be
reached by traveling
lower valley about 2 miles west of
Salida on Colo. 291.
Turn left on CR 151.
By Arlene Shovald
The Ohio and Colorado wrote the book Smoke-

Smelting Co. smokestack, an stack The Story of
icon of Salida history, turns the Salida Smelter in
100 this year a reminder of 1984 because there
days when mining and neces- was nothing available
sary railroad connections SALIDA CENTENNIAL PHOTO COLLECTION about it. I had the
were major occupations and The 365-foot smokestack did the job privilege of interview-
profit was more important for which it was intended for about 29 ing some of the people
than environment. months, but financial hard times forced who worked there or
Construction began June the company to close in 1920. The short had family who worked
21, 1917, and the topping out 85-foot stack beside the tall one was there and was able
ceremony on the 365-foot tall razed in the late 1920s to provide brick to save some of the
smokestack was held Nov. for homes in Salida. stories.
14, 1917. Copies are for sale
It was built by Ohio and at the Salida Museum
Colorado Smelting Co.,
which processed gold, sil- 100th birthday party
WHAT The Salida Museum will celebrate the 100th anni-
and other book vendors or at
Salida Regional Library for
ver and other ores. It was people wanting more of the
destined for only about 30 versary of completion of the smokestack. story of the smokestack.
months of use before unfore- WHEN 10 a.m. Aug. 26 The stack was built by
seen economic hard times DONT MISS The Salida High School Drone Club will fly a hoisting materials with a
forced abandonment. drone over the stack, photographing a current birds-eye hand-operated winch and a
Many employees lived in view from above the stack. large bucket.
the immediate area hence Salida City Clerk Bertie
the common name became ALSO Speakers, activities for kids, a food truck and other Roney was the first woman
Smeltertown, although on activities are planned throughout the day. to the top for the topping
official documents it remains blamed for killing animals ple called it an eyesore or out ceremony. She rode with
Kortz, honoring J.C. Kortz of and crops in the valley dangerous. Attempts in the her camera and a few other
Cleveland, Ohio, then com- higher into the atmosphere. 1970s to destroy the remain- dignitaries in the bucket.
pany president. The first stack was razed ing stack were halted when A worker climbed to the
The 365-foot monster re- to make room for the new members of the Save Our summit daily and hoisted the
placed two previous smoke- one, and the 250-foot stack Stack Committee went to others in the bucket.
stacks; the first (1902) was came down later. Bricks from court to preserve the historic Superintendent Arthur
75 feet high. The second both stacks were subse- monument, which became Thompson made regular
(1903) was 250 feet tall. The quently used to build dozens the property of the Salida trips to the top to walk the
existing stack was designed of homes in Salida. Museum Association. rim and inspect the integrity
to raise noxious fumes As time passed, some peo- Local historian Dick Dixon of the structure.
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