A/U Ranches

Why I Adopted Sloan

Apr 27, 2021 Comments Off on Why I Adopted Sloan
Nov 19 @ 9:24 pm

It was on horseback at Chico Basin and at the A/U Ranches that I had some of my most formative moments – learning that through hard work, trustworthiness, prayer and reliance on God, I could make a positive difference in the world.

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A/U Ranches Receives Grant to Expand Forest Management

Apr 27, 2021 Comments Off on A/U Ranches Receives Grant to Expand Forest Management
Nov 19 @ 9:24 pm

If you only heard one thing about forests over the last few years, it’s likely this: We should be planting millions of trees to slow climate change. With this in mind, you might be wondering why the A/U Ranches is planning to cut down more than half of its trees, on over half of its forested land. 

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A/U Ranches Surprise Graduation Ceremony

Jan 20, 2021 Comments Off on A/U Ranches Surprise Graduation Ceremony
Nov 19 @ 9:24 pm

My fellow graduates and I exchanged looks of joy and surprise, and it didn’t take long for the bittersweet mixture of gratitude and nostalgia to bring tears to some of us.

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A/U Ranches Summer Update

Jan 20, 2021 Comments Off on A/U Ranches Summer Update
Nov 19 @ 9:24 pm

Regardless of changes made to the structure of residential Youth Camp, what’s most important about camp will stay the same – growing closer to God, spending time with friends and participating in awesome activities.

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100 Elk Continues to Give and Grow in the Fall

Jan 20, 2021 Comments Off on 100 Elk Continues to Give and Grow in the Fall
Nov 19 @ 9:24 pm

Our passion for working with kids was reinvigorated by our unique summer, and those of us whose lives had been upended by the pandemic found jobs and housing at the A/U Ranches and beyond.

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Hub Construction Update

Jan 20, 2021 Comments Off on Hub Construction Update
Nov 19 @ 9:24 pm

Material delays and increased costs, design changes and new ideas have all surfaced, and every challenge has been patiently met with the understanding that God’s creation is already complete.

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100 Elk Summer Day Camp Meets the Need for Leadville Families

Oct 30, 2020 Comments Off on 100 Elk Summer Day Camp Meets the Need for Leadville Families
Nov 19 @ 9:24 pm

What looked like daunting times for Leadville/Lake County families beginning in March 2020 was made easier by the love and joy of those who serve others at 100 Elk. Quickly springing into gear, the 100 Elk staff created a summer adventure day camp and reached out to us at the Lake County Department of Human Services, asking, “What would it take to bring kids to this program?”

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Blessings in the Midst of the Unknown

Oct 29, 2020 Comments Off on Blessings in the Midst of the Unknown
Nov 19 @ 9:24 pm

Struggling to find peace in the unknown, I realized that I needed to hand this over to God. I stopped fearing and started trusting. I experienced the epitome of “letting go and letting God” and wow, was that a good choice!

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Summer Update from the Executive Director

Jul 29, 2020 Comments Off on Summer Update from the Executive Director
Nov 19 @ 9:24 pm

This year has been like no other for Adventure Unlimited, but one thing is clear: While the format looks different, we are still finding new opportunities to open windows to God. We are grateful for the ways in which prayer has enriched our experiences both in serving new communities, like nearby Leadville, and serving our traditional constituency in new ways.

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A/U Ranches Mountaineering Buff and More: Your Alumni Virtual Care Package

Jul 29, 2020 Comments Off on A/U Ranches Mountaineering Buff and More: Your Alumni Virtual Care Package
Nov 19 @ 9:24 pm

The National Alumni Board (NAB) and your fellow mountaineering alumni are sending you a virtual care package this summer! It’s been a treat to connect with alumni from multiple decades in preparation for the Mountaineering Reunion, which will now take place August 22-28, 2021.

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