January 9 – Board Meeting, 6:00pm, Alma Town Hall

January 25 - Trail maintenance on the Tie Hack Trail.
Meet at 9:30am at the Forest Service office in Fairplay or be ready to start snow shoeing at 10:00am at the Tie Hack Trailhead (County Road 18)
We will be working with the Forest Service to clear the blow down from the November wind storm. We will be clearing the trees on approximately half of the trail – about 2.5 miles. Forest Service personnel will man the chain saws and we will be clearing the branches and logs from the trail. Plan on a 4-5 hour day. Bring water, snacks, lunch, sunglasses and sunscreen. Dress appropriately and bring your winter gear (an extra pair of gloves, thermos with a hot drink, goggles, balaclava, wind/snow pants and jacket, etc.)

February 9 -- MRHI Adventure Series presents: An evening with Avalanche Rescue Dogs. 7:00pm, Alma Town Hall. Meet the dogs, learn how they are trained, and how they are able to find people buried under feet of snow.

March 3 – Poker Glide on Aspen Alley with lunch and prizes immediately following at the Alma Town Hall. For more information or to register, call 719-836-0964 or check www.mrhi.org

March 12 – Board Meeting, 6:00pm, Alma Town Hall

May 18 - MRHI Annual Meeting, 5:00pm, Location to be announced.

July 7 - Wendy’s Wildflowers, MRHI is joining with the Alma Foundation for the 4th annual Wendy’s Wildflowers noxious weed pull and wildflower seed planting, 9:00am-12:00pm, Alma Town Park. Meet at the Alma Town Park at 9:00am.

July 9 - Board Meeting, 6:00pm, Alma Town Hall

July 21 – 22 – MRHI at the Alma Festival of the Clouds

August 5 – MRHI noxious weed pull.

September 10 - Board Meeting, 6:00pm, Alma Town Hall

September 16 – The ‘Tour de Fairplay’, Mountain Bike Poker Ride moves to the Alma area this year.
Location: Alma Town Hall
Time: 9:00am Registration – 9:30am Start
Best Poker hand wins $100 – Worst Poker Hand Wins $50
Kids Biking Categories for ages preschool and up
Fun prizes, snacks and drinks for the kids.
How it works: Start pedaling your bike on your selected route. Pick up a poker card at each designated rest stop. Build your poker hand…Best and worst hand at the finish line wins the $$! Prizes awarded at lunch.
The courses: We have a number of routes from which to choose – from easy to advanced. Detailed route instructions and maps will be available at registration.
$25 per Rider – $15 for MRHI Members – $10 for Children (13 and under)
Entry fee includes lunch and a memorable t-shirt!
Lots of fun door prizes!
For more information or to pre-register, call 719-836-3324 or 719-836-0964 or check www.mrhi.org

September 29 - 6th Annual Moonwalk, Alma Cemetery, 7:30pm. Alma Buckskin Cemetery Moonwalk - Take a historic walk and listen to the tales of days gone by!
Hot chocolate, cider and cookies served
Children will receive a small gift

November 12 - Board Meeting, 6:00pm, Alma Town Hall

Dec. 1 - MRHI Booth at the Fairplay Holiday Bazaar