Much needed SNOW!

While a lot of places are embracing spring, the high country received a significant reminder this week that winter isn’t finished just yet.

The storm began Wednesday night and continued with varying intensity throughout Thursday 04/30. This “off and on” system proved to be more than just a scenic dusting; it delivered a substantial 14-inch accumulation, pushing the season’s total to 70 inches. This brings us closer to our annual average of 125 inches that helps sustain life on in the mountains during the summer months.

Lower snow totals in the winter impacts camp and the surrounding areas as it increases the summer fire danger. In 2024, the company camp was insured with for more than 24 years abruptly dropped coverage as a result of the drought and destructive fires in northern Colorado. Finding new carriers was as challenging as the rates being offered by the few who offered quotes. With the previous property insurance, $1.00 bought $200 of coverage. The few companies willing to visit with us offered policies where $1.00 bought only $3.00-$4.00 of coverage.

As a result of experiences like these, the Camp Board members elected to create the endowment fund which serves as insulation/insurance fund for challenges that camp might face in the future. The current 10 year goal ($200k / year) is to reach a $2 million endowment for immediate needs (loss of structure, etc.) with the confidence that the RMMC community would also rise to the occasion for additional support if needed. Our desire is to protect the property and programs of the Rocky Mountain ministry for future generations to come.

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