Stewardship on the I-70 Corridor: SummitCove’s Commitment to a Cleaner Colorado
At SummitCove Vacation Lodging, our connection to the mountains goes beyond providing world-class hospitality; it’s about being active stewards of the landscape we call home. We are proud to announce that SummitCove has officially joined Colorado’s Adopt-A-Highway Program, sponsoring a prominent two-mile stretch of I-70 located just east of the Eisenhower Tunnel.
This partnership is a core part of our ongoing community involvement and environmental initiative to ensure that the gateway to Summit County remains pristine for locals and visitors alike.
Putting Mission into Motion
This past Friday, the SummitCove team traded their office attire for high-visibility vests and industrial garbage bags to host our inaugural Highway Cleanup Day. Under the summer sun, our staff—joined by several of our dedicated property owners—spent the day patrolling the roadside to mitigate the environmental impact of highway litter.
While we didn’t discover any hidden treasures, the "haul" was a sobering reminder of the importance of this work. Our team successfully collected and removed over 20 bags of debris, including:
Automotive remnants like rusty tire chains, hubcaps, and tow ropes.
Discarded plastics, aluminum cans, and cigarette butts.
Weathered bungee cords and lost license plates.
A Community Effort
The success of this day was fueled by the collaborative spirit of our team and the incredible support of our property owners. Seeing our owners volunteer their time alongside our staff highlights the shared values that define the SummitCove community: a deep respect for the Colorado high country and a "roll-up-your-sleeves" approach to local service.
Though the physical labor of clearing a mountain pass is demanding, the reward of seeing a clean corridor leading into our valley made every effort worthwhile. We are committed to maintaining this stretch of highway as part of our broader pledge to keep Colorado beautiful and sustainable.
Looking Ahead
Our work doesn't stop here. We are already preparing for our next Cleanup Day, tentatively scheduled for August. We look forward to continuing this tradition and invite our community members to stay tuned for future updates and opportunities to get involved.
