Sandbox - Pikes Peak Outdoors

Team Members

Becky Leinweber

Executive Director

Mike Rigney

Ring the Peak Trail Lead, Board At Large

Kristen Cannon

Marketing & Engagement Manager

Nick Ragain

Director of Strategic Advancement

Stephanie Surch

Grants & Funding Manager

2026 Board Members

Sarah Heinen

Board At Large, Springs Wealth Group

Steve Brown

Board At Large, Slalom

Lisa Tormoen Hickey

Board Secretary, Tormoen Hickey LLC

April Estep

Board Ex Officio, Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Adam Nubern

Board Treasurer, Nuventure CPA LLC

Jeff Thormosdgaard

Ex-Officio, Colorado Springs Chamber and Economic Development Corporation

Bobby Mikulas

Board At Large, Kinship Landing

Chris Gonzales

Board At Large, Teller Trail Team

Mike Rigney

Ring the Peak Trail Lead, Board At Large

Skyler Rorabaugh

Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Services, Director

Dr. JD McKenna

Board Chair, Scaled Capability

Jeff Mosher

Board Past Chair, City of Cripple Creek

Walt Hecox

Board At Large, Colorado College, Retired

David Leinweber

Non-Voting Ex-Officio Member, Founder, Angler's Covey Owner, City of Colorado Springs City Council

Advisory Council

Carl Woody

Rocky Mountain Field Institute, Program Director

Mike Pach

3 Peaks Photography

Samantha Gooch

U.S. Forest Service Pikes Peak Ranger District, Recreation Planner

Jacob Figueroa

SUP Colorado Springs, Owner/Operator

Bob Falcone

Michael Brothers

Woodmoor Nordic Nonprofit Center

Ron Ilgen

Pikes Peak Marathon, President

Cory Sutela

Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates, Executive Director

Kalem Lenard

Royal Gorge Bighorn Round Table

Lisa Walters

Colorado Springs Utilities, Source Water Protection

Skyler Rorabaugh

Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Services, Director

Tim Kroening

Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Area Wildlife Manager

Charlie Dunn

Colorado Springs Mountain Bike Association, President

Janny Jarvis

District 11, Educator

Micah Rice

Pikes Peak APEX, Race Director

Martin Palmaz

US Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association

Theresa Odello

El Paso County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Manager

David Leinweber

Non-Voting Ex-Officio Member, Founder, Angler's Covey Owner, City of Colorado Springs City Council

Dr. JD McKenna

Board Chair, Scaled Capability

Jeff Mosher

Board Past Chair, City of Cripple Creek

Mike Rigney

Ring the Peak Trail Lead, Board At Large

Terri Hayes

Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, President & CEO

David Deitemeyer

City of Colorado Springs

Morgan Anderson

Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Regional Partnership Initiative

Jennifer Peterson

United States Forest Service, Partnership Coordinator

Steve Brown

Board At Large, Slalom

John Sztukowski

Wild Connections, Conservation Director

Carrie Supino

Rocky Mountain Field Institute

Jess Verplank

Rocky Mountain Field Institute, Executive Director

Colton Emick

Timberline Trail Craft

Lance Cannon

Colorado Springs Mountain Biking Association & Pikes Peak Climbers Alliance

Glenn Carlson

Trails and Open Space Coalition, Executive Director

Bill Alspach

Trails Preservation Alliance

Kat McNeil

Fremont Adventure Recreation

Dan Williams

Teller County Commissioner

Ruth Black

Johnny Ochs

U.S. Fish & Wildlife

Matt Nunez

Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office

Kendra Mullins

Orophile Outdoor Adventures

Ally O’Neill

Palmer Land Conservancy

Rick Harrmann

City of Canon City Economic Development

Nic Ponsor

Owner, Criterium Bike Shop

Yates McConnell

Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative

Lisa Tormoen Hickey

Board Secretary, Tormoen Hickey LLC

Melissa McCormick

Mile High Youth Corps

Blog Posts

Thinking About a Family Rafting Trip on the Arkansas?

August 10, 2026

CommonSpirit Penrose and St. Francis Hospitals: Advancing Health Through the Power of the Outdoors

August 6, 2026

Emerald Ash Borer Detected in Colorado Springs: What It Means for Our Trees and Trails

August 5, 2026

Trail Ambassadors Hit the Ground Running Across the Pikes Peak Region

August 3, 2026

Celebrating the Places That Bring Us Together and Stickers

July 28, 2026

PPO Partners with Predator 4WD

July 27, 2026

Red Canyon Campground

July 14, 2026

Ute Pass Trailhead

July 12, 2026

North Slope Recreation Area

July 10, 2026

PPO Partners with Adventures Out West

June 16, 2026

Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance is now Pikes Peak Outdoors

June 9, 2026

2026 Outdoors Awards and Celebration Hoedown

May 18, 2026

May 2026 Advisory Council Meeting

May 15, 2026

Get Outdoors Day 2026

April 15, 2026

2026 Pikes Peak Outdoors Industry Leadership Summit

March 6, 2026

Colorado’s Outdoor Economy Hits New Peak: Highlights from the 2026 BEA Data Release

March 5, 2026

Pikes Peak Realtors Association Partners with PPO

March 2, 2026

2025 Annual Report

March 1, 2026

Pikes Peak Housing and Building Authority Partners with PPO

February 10, 2026

PPORA Adds Nick Ragain to Executive Team

January 14, 2026

GOCO and CPW Grant Award Press Conference

January 13, 2026

2025 State of the Outdoors

October 5, 2025

News Release: Community-Driven plan released for critical needs of outdoor environment.

May 6, 2025

2024 Annual Report

March 1, 2025

Achieving a Milestone in Partnership

February 17, 2025

Governor Polis Announces Expanding Outdoor Recreation Opportunities on Pikes Peak

January 14, 2025

Outdoor Recreation Brings $1.2 Trillion in Economic Impact

November 20, 2024

Outdoor Industry Association Releases 2024 Outdoor Participation Trends Report: What You Need To Know

August 1, 2024

Breaking News: Outdoor Industry Association Dissolves 30-year Partnership with Outdoor Retailer Trade Show

July 23, 2024

Colorado Springs Seeks Input on E -Bike Survey- Here are some things you should know!

June 21, 2024

2024 Best Performing Cities Index Report

April 1, 2024

2024 State of the Rockies Report

April 1, 2024

2023 Annual Report

March 1, 2024

New Data Released; Economic Value of Outdoor Recreation

December 13, 2023

Access to low-cost e-bikes for Colorado Springs residents

November 20, 2023

2023 State of the Outdoors

November 17, 2023

News Release: OPPI Gives Update on Progress

November 8, 2023

$10,000 Allocated to Local Trails Through PPORA Stewardship Fund

August 18, 2023

PPORA Receives Additional Funding for Recreation and Conservation Planning

July 20, 2023

North Slope Recreation Area Open for the Season – Changes to Access Coming

May 3, 2023

2022 Annual Report

March 1, 2023

2022 Industry Stakeholder Report

February 4, 2023

News Release: PPORA Awarded $150K for Outdoor Pikes Peak Initiative

December 7, 2022

RECORD BREAKING NUMBERS! $862 Billion Outdoor Recreation Economy

November 9, 2022

White House Establishes Council on Recreation

August 31, 2022

Outdoor Retailer Show Noteworthy Trends

August 30, 2022

Addressing the Concerns on Gold Camp and Old Stage Roads

August 30, 2022

Addressing Transportation Changes-

August 30, 2022

America’s Outdoor Recreation Act

June 14, 2022

Local Land Managers Remind you to Recreate Responsibly this Summer

May 24, 2022

The Colorado Outdoor Recreation & Economy (CORE) Act is off to the Senate!

May 3, 2022

PIKES PEAK APEX ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH ARAVAIPA RUNNING

April 21, 2022

2021 Annual Report

March 1, 2022

Conor Hall Named as New Outdoor Recreation Industry Office Director

January 18, 2022

PPORA Executive Director Recognized as a Colorado Springs CEO in Business Journal

January 11, 2022

Announcing New Partners and Updates

January 11, 2022

Colorado Springs Rank’s 113 for Cities with Most Campsites

December 4, 2021

PPORA Launches Core Value Statements!

November 2, 2021

PPORA Supports Colorado Springs Ballot Initiative 2C: Trails, Open Spaces and Parks (TOPS) Extension & Increase

October 25, 2021

$20,000 Allocated to Local Trails through the PPORA Stewardship Fund

July 21, 2021

Press

Colorado Springs permanently protects ~1,000 acres as open space

August 4, 2026

Final Environmental Impact Statement for Colorado River

July 31, 2026

USA Today: Health Crisis Solution – Get Outside

June 2, 2026

Boulder County Conversation: Can Mountain Biking and Hiking Co-Exist on most trails vs Alternating Use

June 12, 2026

Ute Pass Trail Update on KOAA

March 3, 2026

State Investment Advances Creation of Pikes Peak Recreation Area, Unlocking Long-Term Economic and Community Benefits

January 16, 2026

Colorado Springs Utilities, Parks and Wildlife plan to expand recreation at Rosemont Reservoir

January 21, 2026

GOCO’s $2.5 million gift signals potential for project surrounding Pikes Peak | Trail Talk

January 30, 2026

Long-dreamed Ute Pass Trail to expand in hills west of Colorado Springs

February 19, 2026

WATCH: Open house held on new trail development in Monument area

February 5, 2026

GOCO’s $2.5 million gift signals potential for project surrounding Pikes Peak | Trail Talk

January 30, 2026

Colorado grants $2.5 million to launch long-term vision for tourism and recreation around Pikes Peak

Jan 14, 2026

‘Now we’re moving to action:’ $2.5 million grant set to advance recreation goals on Pikes Peak

Jan 14, 2026

More money going toward trail and outdoor improvements in the Pikes Peak region

Jan 13, 2026

FULL NEWS CONFERENCE: Pikes Peak trail project gets $2.5 million funding boost, helping launch four-year initiative

Jan 13, 2026

Continuous 60-mile loop trail, new management part of finalized ‘vision plan’ for Pikes Peak

August 25, 2025

Pikes Peak’s scenic South Slope opening for season — with changes

May 20, 2025

First Ever Colorado Outdoor Strategy Launched

April 23, 2025

State’s Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Leaders Announce Launch of Colorado’s Outdoors Strategy

April 23rd, 2025

Colorado SunFest Panel: Beyond the Trail

April 23rd, 2025

How Colorado Plans to Protect the Great Outdoors

April 23rd 2025

Governor Polis and Colorado Parks and Wildlife Celebrate Opportunity with Local and Federal Partners to Explore Recreation Management on Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain

February 10, 2025

Polis continues promotion of Pikes Peak management collaboration agreement

February 10, 2025

WATCH: Gov. Polis to announce new partnership for Pikes Peak

February 10, 2025

It’s been a complicated era of recreation on Pikes Peak. Is a new era on the horizon?

February 17, 2025

Officials hope for more recreation on Pikes Peak

February 11, 2025

Governor Polis, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and Great Outdoors Colorado Award $1.17 Million to Coalitions Throughout Colorado

February 11, 2025

Colorado Eyes Collaborative Future for Pikes Peak: Governor Polis and Partners Plan Enhanced Outdoor Recreation

February 11, 2025

New recreation management on Pikes Peak? Officials add support

Jan 12, 2025

State to help manage federal lands around Pikes Peak as increased crowds bring trash, overwhelm facilities

January 17th, 2025

It’s been a complicated era of recreation on Pikes Peak. Is a new era on the horizon?

Jan 20, 2025

Pikes Peak stakeholders ask state to help manage recreation around America’s Mountain

Jan 16, 2025

Colorado Governor Unveils Plan for Recreational and Conservation Enhancements on Pikes Peak in Collaboration with Local and Federal Agencies

January 10th, 2025

Could Colorado Parks and Wildlife take over recreation on Pikes Peak? A new plan says it should

January 30, 2024

No desk required: Jobs with Colorado’s outdoor industry

January 23, 2024

America’s Mountain could get some oversight from Colorado Parks and Wildlife

January 19th, 2024

Pikes Peak recreation under Colorado Parks and Wildlife? Coalition has the idea

January 26, 2024

Economics of the Outdoors

December 19, 2023

Governor Polis, CPW grow Outdoor Regional Partnerships Initiative to advance Colorado’s Outdoors

July 15th, 2023

$10,000 announced for trail projects in Colorado Springs area

August 18, 2023

Colorado Springs to receive funding to maintain mountain biking trails

August 16, 2023

City of Manitou Springs expands ‘Creek Week’ to four clean-up sites for Oct. 7

August 29, 2023

Sports and events tourism ends summer on high note

August 29, 2023

Local racer turned pro seeks top finish in fourth annual Pikes Peak Apex this weekend

September 7th, 2023

Manitou Springs Elementary School creates Litter Letter during Creek Week Cleanup

September 25th, 2023

Fountain Creek’s Annual Watershed Cleanup Sept. 30-Oct. 8

September 20th,2023

4th Annual Pikes Peak APEX Wraps in Colorado Springs

September 10th, 2023

Colorado Springs Council Approves Additional Funding for Tourism-boosting events

May 24th 2023

Pikes Peak APEX donates 20,000 to improve Trails

June 11th, 2021

COS CEO: Becky Leinweber

June 23rd, 2022

Indy Give! 2021: The Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance hopes to grow outdoor economy

December 8th 2021

Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance Hold Local Listening Sessions

Febuary 28th 2023

Colorado Organization asks for publuc input to keep the state a ‘world-class outdoor destination’

January 22nd 2023

State of the Outdoors meeting outlines plan for more prescribed burns to national forest land

May 15th 2023

Public invited to help shape vision for the Pikes Peak region outdoors

January 23rd 2023

Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance announces new partnerships for 2022

January 6th 2022

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