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First Wedding on the Incline ???

A little more than a week past Valentine's Day, love sprang eternal on the Incline. Friends said this couple had met on the Incline so just up from the base and to the side of the ties they tied the knot on Saturday, February 23. Yes, of course, the couple and some of the wedding party intended to hike the Incline post-ceremony. If she'd had a bouquet that would've been quite the toss from the top ay?…

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Posted by Bill Beagle on February 23, 2013 at 12:00pm

Thanks to all of Our "Outlaw" Donors

Incline Diva Jill Suarez (or as she dubbed herself, "The Incline Bunny)" was one of more than a dozen people who ponied up cash to have their picture taken, one more time, with the "No Trespassing" sign that was removed from the Incline for eventual display at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. A lot of hikers took advantage of a beautiful, Spring-like day to climb the Incline which became legally open to the public on February 1, 2013. One couple (see above)…

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Posted by Bill Beagle on February 23, 2013 at 10:00am

Expectations of a Trail Work Day

At our recent crew leader training some of us discussed the “patience factor,” i.e. crew leaders don’t want to be waiting around for volunteers to organize, pay attention, etc. and volunteers, since they are giving freely of their time, don’t want that time wasted either. As a volunteer, when you arrive for a trail project you can expect a certain amount of time will be spent organizing you into different crews, familiarizing you with tools and most importantly, reviewing safety…

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Posted by Bill Beagle on May 1, 2012 at 1:15pm

Crew Leader Training

Board President Steve Bremner and Board Member BIll Beagle took part in approximately 16 hours of Crew Leader Training during the April 20-22 weekend. It was a great weekend to be outside in two beautiful spots, Glen Eyrie and Garden of the Gods and we even managed to get some good work done, on a new trail, an existing trail and reclamation work on a social trail. One of the most gratifying aspects was seeing 29 other people take part in this training. Sez a lot about just how much people…

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Posted by Bill Beagle on April 24, 2012 at 8:16pm

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Register for the Incline Friends 5K

Incline Friends will host the inaugural Incline Friends 5K, a road race in North Cheyenne Cañon Park, at 8 a.m., Saturday, July 27. All proceeds will go toward fixing and maintaining the Incline.

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Mission Statement:The Incline Friends group is dedicated to making the Incline sustainable and open to the public.

Thank You, Pikes Peak Marathon, Inc.
Janice Black and Bill Beagle of Incline Friends give a "thumbs-up" to Pikes Peak Marathon, Inc. president Ron Ilgen who recently presented Incline Friends with a check for $1,500.
"We know that Incline Friends has done important work in helping to get the Manitou Incline open," Ilgen said. "And we know that there is lots of work to be done. We're happy to contribute to the effort." Read more!

IT'S OPEN! The Incline Friends celebrated the opening of the Manitou Incline at sunrise on Friday. It was great to host the media, some special guests and all the Incline climbers who came out to join in the festivities. Now it's time to get to work raising funds - to the tune of $1 million - to fix and maintain the Incline, build a trailhead and some new trails for downhill traffic. Keep an eye on Incline Friends.com for info on how you can help. Until then, here are some links to get you started. Donate to Incline Friends > http://bit.ly/YISeME. Become a member of Incline Friends http://bit.ly/Xcz5fD. Like Incline Friends on Facebook http://on.fb.me/VsKQPc Thanks again for your support and we'll see you on the LEGAL Incline!

VIDEO: Here's a video of the official "christening" of the LEGAL Manitou Incline.

INCLINE WILL OPEN ON FRIDAY
Hikers will no longer be able to trespass on the Manitou Incline. That's because beginning Friday (Feb. 1) hiking up the old railway bed will be legal. The Manitou Springs City Council gave the final approval for opening the popular trail on Tuesday. "I speak for myself and for the members of Incline Friends when I offer my sincere congratulations to all who worked to make this happen. A legal Incline is something that the people of the Pikes Peak Region deserve," said Bill Beagle of the Incline Friends committee. Read all about it!

Must See: Incline Friends committee member Bill Beagle has the "Incline Blues."

About Incline Friends
Welcome to the Incline Friends website. The future of the Manitou Incline begins here with you and with all who enjoy this wonderful, challenging staircase to the sky. This website will serve as the online home for the Incline Friends group, an organization created with the goal of raising funds to help implement the Manitou Incline Site Development and Management Plan and legally open the Incline for all. Read more here ... JOIN INCLINE FRIENDS: Your membership entitles you to an Incline Friends Tech T-shirt.