IPF Mission
Whipples Penstemon
(Penstemon Whippleanus)


 

 The mission of the Independence Pass Foundation (IPF) is to promote and protect the biological, historical, and aesthetic integrity of the Independence Pass corridor for the safety and enjoyment of all who use the Pass. Founded in 1989, the Independence Pass Foundation works in partnership with the City of Aspen, Colorado Department of Corrections, Colorado Department of Transportation, Pitkin County, and U.S. Forest Service to:

  • Promote public understanding and involvement in the Pass.

  • Identify appropriate stabilization and revegetation projects for the Pass.

  • Coordinate fundraising for selected projects from public and private sources.

  • Supervise and ensure the completion of all IPF-funded projects on the Pass.

  • Foster cooperative and mutually productive relationships among the community and governmental agencies to accomplish the mission of the Foundation.

(Adopted by Board of Directors, January 4, 1995)

Rock climbing is a popular recreational activity at several sites in the corridor.