State of Colorado

The State of Colorado, represented by the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office, is home to 22 million acres of public land, over 105 000 miles of rivers, and 690 mountain peaks over 13 000 feet in elevation. As a headwaters state situated on the North American Continental Divide, and home to vast mountains, prairies and desert landscapes, Colorado is highly committed to fostering dynamic economic development, stewardship of our lands, waters and climate, and resiliency for our communities. The State is committed to collaborating with the Mountain Partnership to advance these efforts globally and for the benefit of mountain communities around the world.