After 35 years, the mining controversy on Mt. Emmons is one step closer to resolution. The High Country Citizens’ Alliance, the Red Lady Coalition and the Town of Crested Butte, are working collaboratively with U.S. Energy on a transaction to return patented lands located on Mt. Emmons to federal authorities and eliminate the possibility of future mining operations.

Spring wildflowers like the glacier lilies are beginning to pop! These spectacular and delicate flowers are entirely edible, and a favorite spring appetizer for bears. Glacier lilies also provide nectar for many different pollinators, including hummingbirds.

Under a snowy and moonlit night, Crested Butte Land Trust supporters skied and snowshoed out to the yurt for an evening celebration with Neil Watko, winner of the prestigious Norman Award.

The Norman Award winner is given annually to an exceptional volunteer, and is named after one of the Land Trust’s founding board members. “We are so grateful for every one of our volunteers. We simply could not keep up the pace of our conservation work without them,” said Ann Johnston, Executive Director.