Team Members

Becky Leinweber

Executive Director
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Mike Rigney

Ring the Peak Trail Lead, Board At Large
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Kristen Cannon

Marketing & Engagement Manager
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Nick Ragain

Director of Strategic Advancement
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Stephanie Surch

Grants & Funding Manager
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2026 Board Members

Sarah Heinen

Board At Large, Springs Wealth Group
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Steve Brown

Board At Large, Slalom
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Lisa Tormoen Hickey

Board Secretary, Tormoen Hickey LLC
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April Estep

Board Ex Officio, Colorado Parks and Wildlife
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Adam Nubern

Board Treasurer, Nuventure CPA LLC
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Jeff Thormosdgaard

Ex-Officio, Colorado Springs Chamber and Economic Development Corporation
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Bobby Mikulas

Board At Large, Kinship Landing
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Chris Gonzales

Board At Large, Teller Trail Team
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Mike Rigney

Ring the Peak Trail Lead, Board At Large
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Skyler Rorabaugh

Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Services, Director
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Dr. JD McKenna

Board Chair, Scaled Capability
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Jeff Mosher

Board Past Chair, City of Cripple Creek
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Walt Hecox

Board At Large, Colorado College, Retired
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David Leinweber

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

Carl Woody

Rocky Mountain Field Institute, Program Director
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Mike Pach

3 Peaks Photography
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Samantha Gooch

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

SUP Colorado Springs, Owner/Operator
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Bob Falcone

Hiking Bob
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Michael Brothers

Woodmoor Nordic Nonprofit Center
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Ron Ilgen

Pikes Peak Marathon, President
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Cory Sutela

Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates, Executive Director
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Kalem Lenard

Royal Gorge Bighorn Round Table
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Lisa Walters

Colorado Springs Utilities, Source Water Protection
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Skyler Rorabaugh

Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Services, Director
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Tim Kroening

Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Area Wildlife Manager
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Charlie Dunn

Colorado Springs Mountain Bike Association, President
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Janny Jarvis

District 11, Educator
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Micah Rice

Pikes Peak APEX, Race Director
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Martin Palmaz

US Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association
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Theresa Odello

El Paso County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Manager
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David Leinweber

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

Board Chair, Scaled Capability
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Jeff Mosher

Board Past Chair, City of Cripple Creek
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Mike Rigney

Ring the Peak Trail Lead, Board At Large
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Terri Hayes

Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, President & CEO
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David Deitemeyer

City of Colorado Springs
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Morgan Anderson

Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Regional Partnership Initiative
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Jennifer Peterson

United States Forest Service, Partnership Coordinator
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Bill Alspach

Trails Preservation Alliance
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Kat McNeil

Fremont Adventure Recreation
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Dan Williams

Teller County Commissioner
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Ruth Black

SRAM
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Johnny Ochs

U.S. Fish & Wildlife
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Matt Nunez

Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office
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Kendra Mullins

Orophile Outdoor Adventures
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Ally O’Neill

Palmer Land Conservancy
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Rick Harrmann

City of Canon City Economic Development
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Yates McConnell

Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative
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Lisa Tormoen Hickey

Board Secretary, Tormoen Hickey LLC
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Melissa McCormick

Mile High Youth Corps
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Steve Brown

Board At Large, Slalom
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John Sztukowski

Wild Connections, Conservation Director
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Carrie Supino

Rocky Mountain Field Institute
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Jess Verplank

Rocky Mountain Field Institute, Executive Director
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Colton Emick

Timberline Trail Craft
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Lance Cannon

Colorado Springs Mountain Biking Association & Pikes Peak Climbers Alliance
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Nic Ponsor

Owner, Criterium Bike Shop
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Glenn Carlson

Trails and Open Space Coalition, Executive Director
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Blog Posts

Ring the Peak Makes the National Short List: A Major Step for Long-Distance Trails on America’s Mountain
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Brian Reynolds Just Redefined What’s Possible on the Leadville 100
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Colorado Springs as an IMBA Ride Center: Turning Strong Trails into a Recognized Destination
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Department of the Interior Announcements
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How to Shuttle Up Pikes Peak Highway to Elk Park for the Pikes Peak Plummet
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Black Canyon Open Space
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Pikes Peak Outdoors Board Endorses Initiative 308
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What the Pikes Peak Sentinel Landscape Means for Outdoor Recreation
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Ring the Peak: Closing the Circle on America’s Mountain
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NEPA Studies
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Thinking About a Family Rafting Trip on the Arkansas?
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CommonSpirit Penrose and St. Francis Hospitals: Advancing Health Through the Power of the Outdoors
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Emerald Ash Borer Detected in Colorado Springs: What It Means for Our Trees and Trails
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Trail Ambassadors Hit the Ground Running Across the Pikes Peak Region
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Celebrating the Places That Bring Us Together and Stickers
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PPO Partners with Predator 4WD
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Land Manager Collaborative (Pikes Peak Recreation Area / Ring the Peak)
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Phantom Canyon Road
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Dome Rock Bighorn Sheep Habitat
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Red Canyon Campground
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Ute Pass Trailhead
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North Slope Recreation Area
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PPO Partners with Adventures Out West
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Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance is now Pikes Peak Outdoors
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2026 Outdoors Awards and Celebration Hoedown
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May 2026 Advisory Council Meeting
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Get Outdoors Day 2026
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2026 Pikes Peak Outdoors Industry Leadership Summit
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Colorado’s Outdoor Economy Hits New Peak: Highlights from the 2026 BEA Data Release
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Pikes Peak Realtors Association Partners with PPO
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2025 Annual Report
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Pikes Peak Housing and Building Authority Partners with PPO
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PPORA Adds Nick Ragain to Executive Team
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GOCO and CPW Grant Award Press Conference
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2025 State of the Outdoors
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News Release: Community-Driven plan released for critical needs of outdoor environment.
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2024 Annual Report
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Achieving a Milestone in Partnership
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Governor Polis Announces Expanding Outdoor Recreation Opportunities on Pikes Peak
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Outdoor Recreation Brings $1.2 Trillion in Economic Impact
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Outdoor Industry Association Releases 2024 Outdoor Participation Trends Report: What You Need To Know
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Breaking News: Outdoor Industry Association Dissolves 30-year Partnership with Outdoor Retailer Trade Show
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Colorado Springs Seeks Input on E -Bike Survey- Here are some things you should know!
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2024 Best Performing Cities Index Report
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2024 State of the Rockies Report
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2023 Annual Report
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New Data Released; Economic Value of Outdoor Recreation
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Access to low-cost e-bikes for Colorado Springs residents
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2023 State of the Outdoors
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News Release: OPPI Gives Update on Progress
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$10,000 Allocated to Local Trails Through PPORA Stewardship Fund
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PPORA Receives Additional Funding for Recreation and Conservation Planning
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North Slope Recreation Area Open for the Season – Changes to Access Coming
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2022 Annual Report
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2022 Industry Stakeholder Report
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News Release: PPORA Awarded $150K for Outdoor Pikes Peak Initiative
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RECORD BREAKING NUMBERS! $862 Billion Outdoor Recreation Economy
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White House Establishes Council on Recreation
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Outdoor Retailer Show Noteworthy Trends
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Addressing the Concerns on Gold Camp and Old Stage Roads
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Press

State of the Outdoors meeting outlines plan for more prescribed burns to national forest land
May 15th 2023
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Public invited to help shape vision for the Pikes Peak region outdoors
January 23rd 2023
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Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance announces new partnerships for 2022
January 6th 2022
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CPW Offering free fishing poles to children at ‘get outdoors day fest’ in Colorado Springs
May 24th 2023
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You have a stake in the future of the Pike National Forest Outsider’s View
Febuary 21st 2023
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How experts say you can be a sustainable trail user
May 3rd 2023
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How to Recreate Responsibly on 4th of July with Pikes Peak Outdoor recreation Alliance
July 4th, 2023
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