Summer 2014 IPF Newsletter - Independence Pass Foundation

Neal Beidleman Photo
Restoring the ecology & original Beauty of Independence pass
Newsletter of the
InDePenDenCe PASS FOUnDATIOn
Summer 2014
Photos Courtesy Aspen Historical Society
leFT: experienced, skilled miners were mostly transitory, moving from one mining boom to the next. rIGHT: The Farwell Stamp
Mill in the Town of Independence was where gold was processed or separated from the rock. The term “mill” is a general term
for mining buildings that involved one or more of several processes. In the case of the Farwell Mill, it housed three. The mill
crushed, concentrated and amalgamated the ore. Made of iron and weighing about 850 lbs. each, “stamps” went up and down some
90 times in a minute to crush the ore to a coarse sand texture. The ore then passed through concentration and amalgamation
processes. There were actually two mills at the Farwell Mill site. The first had 15 stamps, and may have been located closer to the
stream. The second mill, which replaced the first mill, boasted having 30 stamps, but recent site evaluations indicate only 25.
reMeMBerInG THe TOWn OF InDePenDenCe
By larry Fredrick
Editor’s Note: On March 19, larry Fredrick, Aspen Historical
Society’s Star Volunteer and official Historian, took an audience
of IPF supporters on a journey back in time. His presentation at
the home of Joyce and Bill Gruenberg described in words and
images the exciting days when the mining Town of Independence
on Independence Pass was in its heyday. Following is brief sketch
from his talk.
T
he boom and bust cycle of mining is a legacy
of the American West. Today the breathtaking
Independence Pass transportation corridor and the
isolated ghost town of Independence are played out
in hundreds of locations throughout the West. While having
much in common, each has its own unique story to tell.
As early as the 1860s, the exultant cry of “Gold” had
been heard in this region, and prospectors were familiar
with the mining potential in the area of the Western Slope
that was then called “Hunter’s Pass”. However, it was not
until the summer of 1879 and additional discoveries
of rich silver deposits further downstream, that the
economics, isolation and lack of reasonable trails were
overcome and led to the establishment of the gold
mining camp named Independence. Other Pitkin County
towns were based on silver mining, while Independence
remained the the only gold mining town in the
Aspen area.
The exciting news of a particularly rich gold
vein on the 4th of July 1879 led to the logical name
of Independence for both the Pass and Townsite.
However, the townsite’s name changed as often as the
shallow pockets of gold appeared and disappeared. In
addition to Independence, official names of the townsite
included Farwell, Sparkill, Mammoth City, Hope
Mountain, Chepita, and finally a return to Independence,
keeping postal officials thoroughly confused.
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Photo Courtesy of Aspen Historical Society
Judith Olesen Photo
Today the only reliable source of “gold”
can be found in the groves of aspen trees
each autumn . . .
Upper: larry Fredrick, Aspen Historical Society’s Star Volunteer
and official Historian, engaged and entertained an audience of IPF
supporters. lower: This 1920s photo of the Ghost Town of
Independence was taken before the Colorado Women’s Club
planted the hillside across the road from the town with lodgepole
pines. Today the town is a national register Historic Site.
A suitable year-round road to the camp could not
be completed fast enough as initial optimism created
a town plat, hotels, livery stables, saloons, and cafes.
A major investment by the Farwell Mining Company
and construction of a state-of-the-art processing mill
was consistent with the traditional “mining boom”
mentality of the times. Shortly however, while verbose statements of being “the richest gold discovery
in the State” were being made, it had already become
obvious that the large processing mill of the Farwell
Company could not support full-time operations.
Were it not for the extraordinarily rich silver
deposits further downstream and the establishment
of the City of Aspen, demanding a short supply route
from Leadville and Granite, the mining camp
of Independence, like so many others, would have
lasted but a summer season or two at best. As a
stopover for supply trains, stagecoaches and those
passing through, the camp continued to linger on
with an ever dwindling population.
Following the arrival of railroads to Aspen
in 1887, the Independence Pass road and town were
mostly abandoned. Occasional renewed seasonal
mining interest consisted of primarily re-gleaning
existing rubble and tunnel work until its ultimate
abandonment in the mid-1930s.
Though now only seasonal and occasionally
departing from its original course, the now paved
Independence Pass road provides a spectacular scenic
byway and history lesson for travelers. Today the
only reliable source of “Gold” can be found in the
groves of aspen trees each autumn, and the hopes and
dreams of generations past can only be imagined in
the remaining faint traces of their former presence.
The Independence Pass Foundation
Appreciates Our summit sustainers
Formed in 2003, a special group of IPF supporters
called “Summit Sustainers” is composed of individuals,
businesses and foundations who commit to making a gift
that totals $12,095. Donors may choose to pay the full
amount of the gift in a single year, or they may take up
to five years ($2,419 per year) to fulfill their gifts by
making annual pledge payments.
What is the significance of 12,095? The Pass summit
is 12,095 feet, and IPF’s stabilization and revegetation
work along the Top Cut lies just below the summit. The
generosity of Summit Sustainers greatly enhances IPF’s
ability to continue our projects throughout the corridor.
summit sustainers
($12,095 over 5 Years)
Anonymous Donor
Catto Charitable Fnd.
Joan & rodger Gurrentz
In Memory of Susan & Morton Gurrentz
If you are interested in learning more about this group, please
contact Judith Olesen, Development Director, 970.230.9223.
THe InDePenDenCe PASS FOUnDATIOn
APPreCIATeS All OF OUr GenerOUS SUPPOrTerS!
October 15, 2013 - June 30, 2014
Casady M. Henry, In Memory of
Lenore & Felix Pogliano
Kristen Henry
Heidi Hoffmann, HHH Architects (2)
Gail W. & Phil Holstein (3)
Niki & Rodney H. Jacobs (2)
Heather & Martin Kohout
Alison Halpryn Levin &
David G. Levin
SUMMIT SUSTAINERS
Peter A. Looram
($12,095 OVER 5 YEARS)
Margaret Ann Mullins, Margaret A.
Catto Charitable Fnd.
Frank Fund (2)
Joan & Rodger Gurrentz, In Memory
Hensley & James Peterson (3)
of Susan & Morton Gurrentz
Anne Rickenbaugh
TUNDRA FRIENDS ($10,000-$24,999) Kate & Chris Roberts
Arthur & Toni Rembe Rock
Anonymous Donor
Schmueser Gordon Meyer (2)
The Louis & Harold Price Fnd. (2)
Melissa A. Shennan
Gillian V. & Robert Steel, Robert K.
ALPINEFRIENDS ($5,000-$9,999)
Steel Family Fnd.
John, Laurel, Sophie, & Ian Catto,
Bill Stirling, Stirling Homes
Alpenglo Fnd.
Cynthia Wayburn, In Memory of
Fred & Elli Iselin Fnd.
Heather Hopton Whose Love of the
RCG Fund
Pass Inspires Each of Us
SUB-ALPINE FRIENDS ($2,500-$4,999) Susan Webb De Saint Phalle
Ginny & Joe Mello (3)
Donna & Ron Thompson, In Memory MEADOW FRIENDS ($250-$499)
Anonymous Donors
of IPF Founder Bob Lewis
Peter Anzalone & Angeles Torres
MONTANE FRIENDS ($1,000-$2,499) Bruce Berger
Mark Brown & Stephen F. Brint, M.D.
Barbara Allen (2)
James L. Curtis, Curtis Associates (2)
Christin Cooper & Mark Tache
Cinda & Donnelley Erdman
Marcia A. Corbin, Corbin
Debbi & Steve Falender
Family Fund
Boots Ferguson, Holland & Hart
Carol G. Craig
Susan & George Fesus
Bernice & Loyal Durand
Sarah & Martin Flug, Margulf Fnd. Larry G. Fullmer
Joyce & Bill Gruenberg (3)
Mary F. & James W. Griffith, Jr., In
Niki & Rodney H. Jacobs,
Honor of M. Joan Farver
Free Wheelin Films, Ltd.
David Hyman & Barbara P. Reid (3)
Sally & Jon Kovler, Blum-Kovler Fnd. Patricia & Stephen Kanipe
Marianne & Richard Kipper
Bruce L. Lee, The Rockwood
Mary E. & Russell C. Libby
Charitable Trust
Dan & Tita McCarty Advised Fund
Ernst & Wilma Martens Fnd.
at Aspen Community Fnd.
Dianne B. & David J. Stern
Andrew D. McCullough, Jr.
The Cirila Fund (3)
Frank S. Peters &
Ruth & Bob Wade,
Marjory M. Musgrave
Ute Mountaineer (5)
David Newberger
Charles R. Wall
Paula Ann & Robert P. Peck, In
Mary & Hugh D. Wise III,
Memory of Matthew Mulready
The Flunison Fund
Brooke A. Peterson & Diane T.
Jennifer A. Woodward, In Memory
Peterson Advised Fund
of Anne Marie Woodward
at Aspen Community Fnd.
Alison H. & Boniface A. Zaino
Susan & Ford Schumann Fnd.
Sean Sebastian
FOREST FRIENDS ($500-$999)
Alexis & Steven Spiritas, In Memory
Andrew S. Allan
of Felix & Lenore Pogliano
Anonymous Donors
Jerome P. Webster, Jr.
Claudine & Ronald D. Austin
King Woodward
Paula & William Bernstein
Donna M. & Paul A. Yeoham
Family Fnd.
Tony Blank, Blank Charitable Fnd.
STREAM FRIENDS ($100-$249)
Leigh & Al Buettner, Buettner
Aspen Elks Lodge #224 (2)
Family Fnd.
Barbara Andre (2)
Robert Camp (2)
Mary J. Armstrong
Paul D'Amato & Beth Cashdan (3)
Beatrice H. & Gordon T. Beckley
Lillian Fuller (2)
Chuck Bellock, Bellock Construction
Margot B. Hampleman
SUMMIT PARTNERS
($100,000 & ABOVE)
Anonymous Donors
City of Aspen
Colorado Dept. of Transportation
Pitkin County
U.S. Forest Service
Patricia & George Benninghoff
Catherine M. & Carl Bergman
Don Birnkrant, Alta Properties
Rita & Irwin Blitt
John Bogaert
Suzanne Scheer Brown, In Memory of
Grace Dabagian
Katherine Bulkley
Helen & Roger Carlsen, Grog Shop (2)
Ronald W. Cattany
Jan & Ned Cochran, In Memory of
Perry Pollock (2)
Janice & Charles T. Collins, In
Memory of Robert Lewis
David Corbin
James L. Curtis, Curtis Associates (2)
Frances & Fredric Davies
Helen Buchanan Davis, HSD
Charitable Trust
D. Stone Davis & Lynn Russell
Marian Lyeth Davis
Jaclynn D. Derosier, In Honor of
Wolf & Nancy Gensch
Dorothy Dever
Elyse Elliott & Jeremy M. Bernstein,
In Memory of Ramona Markalunas
Mary & Dan Ellis, Ellis Design
Shelley Emerick
Zoe Eskin
Suzanne Farver
Ingegard Kampe Fehr
Katherine Fox
Richard J. Franke
Dorothy Frommer
Randy Gold
Julie, Jeffrey & Leslie Goldstein, In
Memory of Richard C. Goldstein
Perry L. Haney, M.D. &
Noreen M. Shea
The Richard Horvitz & Erica
Hartman-Horvitz Fnd.
Louise Hoversten, In Memory of
T. Scott Edmondson
Bruce W. Jeffreys
Jeffrey D.J. Kallenberg
Mark Kavasch & Susan D. Lau
Diane & Jack Kennedy
Sue & Albert Kern
Gwyn Gordon Knowlton
Sue S. & Alfred J. Kobak, M.D.
Shirley & Stanley Kritzik
Donor Advised Fund
W. Robert Laitos, Ph.D.
Tracy & Glen Larner, Joe Levit
Family Fnd.
Marianne E. & William A. Lederer
William M. Lee, Jr.
Roberta B. & Myrl L. Lemburg
Melony & Adam Lewis Advised
Fund at Aspen Community Fnd.
Carol & Bill Lightstone
Judi & Bob Loubier
Judith Hill Lovins & Amory Lovins
Howie Mallory
Lisa A. Markalunas
Linda McCausland & Peter Nicklin
Timothy McGuire
Kevin Michelson, In Memory of
Bill Ahrberg
Dick Moebius
Carolyn W. & Thomas A. Moore
Martha S. Moran &
James A. Kirschvink (2)
Susan Murphy
Ann K. & James M. Nadon
Judy & Werner E. Neuman
Ricki R. & Kerry J. Newman
Blanca & J. Cavanaugh O'Leary
Ruth Owens
Buzz Patten
Melinda & Dr. Norman C. Payson
Grislaine Polak
John W. Putnam
Valerie & Dr. Herschel Richter
Donor Advised Fund
Timothy C. Rodell, SMG
Louisa F. & James A. Rudolph
Mary Salton, In Memory of
Heather Hopton
Audrey A. Sattler
Anna L. & Bert G. Scott
Joel Scott
James E. Scull, In Memory of
Jessie Morss
Joyce & Charles Shenk
Carol U. & Peter F. Sisler
William C. Slusser & Lara Ann
Dolnik, In Honor of Joe Ladou
Lauren Solomon
William F. Stutts, Jr.
Bruce Taylor, M.D., Taylor Fnd.
Kjell Vanghagen, Vanghagen Const.
Marguerite M. VillaSanta, Dr. Frank
C. Marino Fnd.
Everett J. Wiehe
Dr. Robert E. Wilson, In Memory of
Linda Jean Wilson
D.L. "Brig" Young, In Honor of
King Woodward
Judith L. Zanin, Zanin Family Fnd.
Cecelia & David Zumwinkle
Robert L. Zupancis
MORAINE FRIENDS ($1-$99)
Inez Allen
Linda Lesley Allsopp
Martha Ames & Stephen C. Hach
Aspen Brokers
Marjorie G. & Wiliam A. Bardeen
Pat & Doug Bergeron
Susan Bernard
Linda C. Binder
Anne & Clarence Blackwell
Bodenstein Family, In Honor of
Marcia Corbin’s Birthday
Mac Boelens & Mary Upton,
Aztec One
Valerie A. & John E. Borthwick
Roy Brandt
Linda K. & Robert D. Brining
Kathryn M. Buster (2)
Helen & Roger Carlsen
Paula & Matthew Carr
Terry P. & Stephen H. Casey
Thomas G. Chapin
Patrica Chew & Robert Whalen, In
Honor of King Woodward
Patrica Chew & Robert Whalen, In
Memory of Cynthia Curlee
Anne S. Cooke
Corbin Family, In Honor of
Marcia Corbin’s Birthday
Emilie Corbin, In Honor of
Marcia Corbin’s Birthday
Dr. & Mrs. Shannon Cox
Cathleen Krahe
Cathryn R. & Thomas F. Crum
Peter Davis
Josephine E. Dolinsek
Doris & Charles Downey
Susy Ellison, Ski for the Pass
Bill Fabrocini, Ride for the Pass
Ginna & Timothy Francis
Wolf Gensch Construction Co.
Jon Gibans
Margot L. Graham
Joyce Kennish Greenhaus &
Shelley Greenhaus
Michael S. Greenwald, M.D.
Stephen Hawk Greenway
Krystina Greenwood
Thomas W. Griffiths
Elaine R. Grossman, Ride for the Pass
Helene Gude
Janet Guthrie
Kathryn G. Hannay
Hugh S. Hatcher
Jennifer & James E. Hearn
Sheryl & Richard Herrington, M.D.
Ann V. Hodges
Philip R. Hodgson
David J. Hoerman, In Honor of
Joe & Ginny Mello
Stanley A. Hoffberger
Sharon & Michael Hoffman
Cynthia Houben, Ski for the Pass
Katherine U. Hubbard
Ellen Hunt, Floreat Fnd.
Peter Johnson
Sallyanne C. Johnson
Deborah M. Jones &
John Katzenberger
Denise Jurgens
Laura & Michael Kaplan
Jacquelyn A. Kasabach
Marianne P. & R. Mark Keating
Christopher Keleher
Mary Jo Kimbrough &
James D. Harrison
Rodney D. Knutson & Nancy L. Snell
David Koenck
Lanthier Family, In Honor of
Marcia Corbin’s Birthday
Wendy L. Larson
Geoffrey H. Lester
Denison S. Levy
Kathleen A. Mann
James J. Markalunas
David O. Marlow
Deborah Meihoff
Milbank Family, In Honor of
Marcia Corbin’s Birthday
Cliff Mohwinkel, Mohwinkel
Fine Art Photography
Richard B. Morris
David Muckenhirn
Robert B. Murray
Pamela & Richard L. Musso
Elizabeth & George Newman,
Ski for the Pass (2)
Virginia & Rick Newton
Guy T. Noble & Hugh S. Glickstein,
In Memory of Geoffrey Ammer
Michael Novitch & Sally Koenig
Helen Palmer
Bruce R. Parlette
Fonda & Charles Paterson
David Pines
Gina Pogliano, In Memory of
Felix & Lenore Pogliano
Edith L. Resnick, In Memory of
Heather Hopton
Rexford Family, In Honor of
Marcia Corbin’s Birthday
Rachel E. Richards
Mary Ellen Rogers
Gary Rosenau,
The Gary Rosenau Fnd. (3)
Susan Rothchild, Charles A. &
Molly Berns Family Fnd.
Thomas C. Sando
Clare & Marius Sanger
Leslie & Howard Schirmer, Jr.
Judith J. Schramm
Pam Seidler
Sandra E. Simpson & Don Davidson
Steven J. Skadron
Karen C. Stevenson
Edward M. Sullivan
Timberline Ski Tours, Ski for the Pass
Rene Tornare
Ute City Properties, Ski for the Pass
Donna Miller Ward & Thomas Ward
Beth & Pierre Wille, Tyrolean Lodge
Barbara Van Doren, In Honor of
Marcia Corbin’s Birthday
Marilyn Vanorden
Julie E. & Andre C. Wille
thank You ride for the pass Sponsors!
Gail Holstein Photo
Montane SponSorS ($1,000) Meadow SponSorS ($250)
ABCD Soderberg
Barbara Allen/Pine Tree Players,
Anonymous Donor
In Memory of Bil Dunaway
Aspen Associates
Alpine Bank
Aspen Earthmoving
Jacolyn & John Bucksbaum
Aspen Sports
Community Banks Aspen
Aspen Tree Service
Fidel Duke
Environmental Logistics of ColoradoAspen Velo
Austin Peirce & Smith P.C.
Fiji Water/Resnick Family Fnd.
Axe Trucking
Forrest Painting & Decorating
Balcomb & Green
Hansen Construction
Basalt Bike & Ski
Gillian & Robert Steel
Best Sign Systems
Ute Mountaineer
Bethel Party Rentals
Yenter Companies
Bishop Plumbing & Heating
Blazing Adventures
ForeSt SponSorS ($500)
Bluegreen
Aspen Brewing Company
David J. Borchers, M.D.
Aspen Orthopaedic Associates
Bob Camp
Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s
Donna & Dr. Stephen Chase
International Realty
Dexter & Dennis Cirillo
Earth-Wise Horticultural
City Market
Frias Properties
City of Aspen
H3 Architects/Heidi Hoffmann
Clark’s Market
High Mountain Taxi
Paul D’Amato & Beth Cashdan
Holy Cross Energy
Eagle Crest Nursery
Hotel Jerome
Debbi & Steve Falender
Bruce Lee/Rockwood Charitable
Fly Cyclery
Trust
Boots Ferguson/Holland & Hart
Marmot
Frias Properties of Aspen
George Mead
Fuller Consulting Services
Mead Witter Fnd.
Garfield & Hecht
Neil-Garing Insurance
Good Earth Landscaping
Pagni Lawn
Joyce & Bill Gruenberg
Robert Purvis/Chinook Charitable Hill Builders, Inc.
Fnd.
Hobbs & Murphy, P.C.
Reese Henry & Co.
Gail & Phil Holstein
Sandy’s Office Supply
Charles Hopton
David Hyman & Barbara Reid
Schmueser Gordon Meyer
Niki & Rodney Jacobs
Ski.com
KAJX
Timberline Bank
Kazakh Adventures
JACK FM
An enthusiastic group of several hundred riders turned out
May 17 for the annual 10-mile bike ride up Independence Pass
and took advantage of this opportunity to experience the
beauty of the Pass without automobiles. They also celebrated
the 20th Anniversary of the “ride for the Pass,” and enjoyed
the party that followed the ride at the St. regis Hotel.
KNFO
Carol Ann & Don Kopf
KSPN
Tracie & Larry Kugler
Bruce L. Lee/The Rockwood
Charitable Trust
Lone Pine Construction
Main Street Bakery & Café
Ginny & Joe Mello
Mt. Daly Landscaping
Oates, Knezevich, Gardenswartz,
Kelly, & Morrow, PC
Obermeyer Asset Management
Paradise Bakery
Peczuh Printing
Hensley & James Peterson
Pleasant Avenue Nursery
Barbara Reid & David Hyman
RFTA
Ryan Investment Management
Schmueser Gordon Meyer
St. Regis Hotel
The UPS Store
Timberline Bank
T-Lazy-7
Valley Lumber
Vectra Bank Colorado
Wildlife & Wetlands Solutions
King Woodward
O
IPF CeleBrATeS 25th AnnIVerSAry!
and culture. The text was written by historian and author
ver 100 current and new friends of the
Paul Andersen. The photographs are the work of former
Independence Pass Foundation joined Paul
National Geographic photographer David Hiser. The design
Andersen and David Hiser for a presentation on
and maps are by Aspen graphic artist Curt Carpenter. The
their newly released book — High Road to Aspen: Leadville
book was made possible by Michael Stranahan.
to Aspen Over the Continental Divide. Held at the St. Regis
“The intention of our book team is to educate travelers
Hotel on June 10, the book signing event marked the 25th
on the natural history of the Pass,” explained Paul
Annivesary of the founding of IPF by Bob Lewis (1921Andersen. “We want to instill in them the values of
2005), long-time Aspen educator, environmental activist
preservation, education, recreation, and stewardship
and visionary.
In addition to relating the founding of Leadville, Twin of public lands along this frequently traveled summer
corridor.”
Lakes and Aspen, High Road tells a 4.7-billion-year
Half of the net proceeds from the sale of the book are
geological story, spanning tectonic forces, the advent
being generously donated to IPF by the book team. The
of life, the succession of species, early man’s arrival, and
book is for sale at local shops.
the ages of exploration, settlement, commerce, recreation,
IPF Board President David Hyman,
Board member Joe Mello & Ginny Mello
David Hiser & Paul Andersen
IPF Board Treasurer Paul
D’Amato, Board member Gail
Holstein & Graeme Means
Sen. Gail Schwartz &
Mayor Steve Skadron
Photos Generously Donated
By Mary Eshbaugh Hayes
Michael Stranahan & Karinjo DeVore
Mark Fuller Photo
n Reclaiming Trails. IPF will also work to reclaim some
overused trail areas at the summit of the Pass where an
old road has served as a walking trail for many years. The
road will be narrowed to a single track, and the drainage
and surface of the remaining trail will be improved.
In 2013, inmates from the Buena Vista Correctional
Facility helped plant hundreds of native flowers, shrubs
and trees at the lake Creek Trailhead.
2014 WOrK GeTS UnDerWAy!
e
very year the Independence Pass Foundation takes
advantage of the window of opportunity between
when the snow melts from the Pass to when snow
prevents continuing work. This season IPF will work on a
number of projects to further beautify and reclaim the Pass.
n Upper Lost Man Restoration. IPF’s most visible project
will be the cleanup and revegetation of the Upper Lost
Man (aka Linkins Lake) Trailhead near Mile Marker 59.
This area has been the site of material stockpiles for
previous IPF projects, including the retaining walls and
compost blankets along the Top Cut. Since these projects
are now completed, the stockpile areas at the trailhead
will be cleaned up, re-contoured and planted with native
vegetation. At the same time, the parking area will be
re-surfaced and beautified.
The Independence Pass Foundation
is grateful to The Thrift Shop of Aspen
for its generous grant of $4,500 in
support of the IPF Newsletter.
n Lake Creek Trailhead. We will continue work on one
of our major projects from the past two years -- the
reclamation of the Lake Creek Trailhead -- with additional
plantings of native trees and wildflowers. The Lake Creek
Trailhead is located about 4.5 miles east of the summit at
the bottom of the steep hairpins that descend from the
summit enroute to Twin Lakes. This heavily used location
is the starting place for hikes into the Hunter-Frying Pan
and Collegiate Wilderness Area to the north as well as
other destinations. It is also a popular location for picnics,
fishing and hiking.
n Looking to the Future. Other projects we are working
on in 2014 look to the future. We are making plans for
improvements to the “Winter Gate” area near Mile Marker
47. This parking area is the summer gateway to the Pass
and a popular parking spot for winter recreationists. IPF
is developing plans to upgrade, improve and beautify
this area. We are also taking the first step towards
improvements to the summit of the Pass by designing
and installing new informational signs. To be installed in
October of this year, the signs will describe the
environment and history of the Pass and enhance the
experience of the many visitors.
Independence pass FoundatIon
David Hyman, President n Kristen Henry, Vice President
Debbi Falender, Secretary n Paul D’Amato, Treasurer
Directors: Boots Ferguson, Bill Gruenberg,
Heidi H. Hoffmann, Gail W. Holstein, Joe Mello,
James Peterson, Bob Wade, & King r. Woodward
Mark Fuller, executive Director
Judith Olesen, Development Director
Trish Chew, Bookkeeper
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