Though my 2021 visit was very brief for an overnight stay when passing through Denver, I was struck by the stunningly gorgeous location of this club, and wondered how on earth they kept it from falling into the hands of developers. Your excellent provided the missing link. And to think that Herndon has to sidestep his way into saving the place in the long run.
Now I’m super eager to get back to explore the trails and visit the mine.
Between MAR, which I've not been to, and Orient Land Trust/Valley View Hot Springs and Star Ranch, which I have been to, I believe either a land trust or member-owned structure is the way to go to protect and preserve such wonderful places. Private ownership has proven to sooner or later result in such places either going textile or being carved up by developers.
Very good history posr.
A superb account of a very historic club.
Though my 2021 visit was very brief for an overnight stay when passing through Denver, I was struck by the stunningly gorgeous location of this club, and wondered how on earth they kept it from falling into the hands of developers. Your excellent provided the missing link. And to think that Herndon has to sidestep his way into saving the place in the long run.
Now I’m super eager to get back to explore the trails and visit the mine.
Thanks for this, Evan!
Between MAR, which I've not been to, and Orient Land Trust/Valley View Hot Springs and Star Ranch, which I have been to, I believe either a land trust or member-owned structure is the way to go to protect and preserve such wonderful places. Private ownership has proven to sooner or later result in such places either going textile or being carved up by developers.