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Trail ambassadors step up as federal cuts threaten San Juan access

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Trail ambassadors step up as federal cuts threaten San Juan access

Season 2025 Episode 68 | 4m 17s | CC

Amid federal budget cuts that nearly shuttered restrooms and strained trail upkeep, San Juan Mountains Association ambassadors step in to fill the gap. From clearing trees and hauling trash to educating hikers and restocking supplies, they protect fragile alpine ecosystems and keep Colorado’s most popular trails open and sustainable.

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