Connecting Communities to the Outdoors.
what we do
From youth programs to infrastructure planning, our initiatives expand opportunities for people to connect with the outdoors. At the same time, they instill a sense of responsibility and care for the natural places we rely on and love.
From trailheads to classrooms to boardrooms, our work is rooted in the belief that when communities lead, lasting impact follows. We’re proud to support, convene, and uplift the many people and organizations working to ensure everyone in the San Luis Valley can access and care for the outdoors.
how we do it
what we’re working on
GOATs Motorized Trail Crew Member
Upcoming Eclipse Thursday, August 27
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SLV GO! Staff Ascends Mt. Blanca
GOATs and Llamas Team Up to Rebuild Willow Lake Trail in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains
How Section 106 Shapes Responsible Trail Development in the San Luis Valley
SLV GO! Embajadores Support Baca National Wildlife Refuge Freedom 250 Event in the San Luis Valley
growing our great outdoors
A decade of progress in recreation, connection and conservation across the San Luis Valley
10,000+ youth reached every year through the SLV Generation Wild Coalition.
Together, partners across the valley are helping kids and families play, explore, and connect with nature.
54.7% of SLV residents report recreating in or near their hometowns
(up from 25.2% in 2013)
Source: 2022 SLV Conservation & Recreation Survey
65.9% of SLV residents report recreating once a week or more
(up from 43.8% in 2013)
Source: 2022 SLV Conservation & Recreation Survey
The Great Outdoors Action Team (GOAT) is getting work done on the ground. In 2024 alone:
When communities connect through the outdoors, the Valley grows stronger together.
— SLV GO! Strategic Plan, 2025–2030