2017: Dear Glenwood Springs Forest Ranger Jim, Thanks for fixing a road way less traveled!

2017
Written By Laura Max Rose

The Capitol Peak wilderness is filled with rewarding hikes and epic summit views.   However, the road to get to the trailheads is a real bear.  In 2017 you were tasked with the gnarly job of carefully repairing and reconstructing this very steep, rocky, rutted out wonder of an access to a beloved back country wilderness aptly named “Hell Roaring”.

My husband and I marveled at your one-man road crew resolved over several days (or even weeks) to craft this critical road back to passable for the season ahead.   

The Colorado wilderness has been my happy place, playground and teacher my entire life.  I have no idea how many dedicated Forest Service and National Park employees and volunteers have made this possible.  

Thank you, and all of your co-workers for all you do, 

Ann Simonds

 

aka Annie Hoagland

 
Laura Max Rose

Laura Max Rose is the proud mom of her two beautiful daughters, Selma Baines (3.5) and Violet Mae (<1!) A writer among other things, she started “Look Ma’ No Hands” shortly after Violet was born upon realizing her hands might not be free to type blog posts for a while, but that she still had a whole lot to say. The episodes of “Look Ma, No Hands” are her candid dispatches from the frontlines of motherhood. She interviews experts in fields pertaining to motherhood, mothers themselves and all-around heartwarming and thought-provoking folk whom she hopes will make everyone’s journey easier, fuller and more joyful.

Laura lives in Houston, Texas with her Beshert (that’s Hebrew for “soulmate”), their two girls and beloved Dog, Hampton. Laura’s Husband, Ben Rose, is currently running for Harris County Attorney. You can learn more about him and support his campaign here.

https://www.lauramaxrose.com
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