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A Trail Crew Leader’s Journey

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Blake Crossland grew up frequenting Rocky Mountain National Park with his family. In fact, it’s the place where his parents met. So to say he’s deeply connected to this place is a bit of an understatement. Which is why he became a trail crew leader with the Rocky Mountain Conservation Corps. Park Champions, from Compass Coalition and Parks Project, tells the story of Crossland’s deep connection to this park.

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