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About Us

The Lockwood Foundation was founded in January 2018 by Jeffrey Lockwood with the idea of creating a sustainable, adaptive hiking program where a wheelchair user can enjoy non accessible trails. After discovering that the equipment that provided the most versatile access was in fact human powered, it was clear a community organization, not just a nonprofit, was needed to change the narrative on what people with disabilities can do on the mountain trails.

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2018 was a season of 4x4 adventures, socials in the mountains, and fundraising for an adaptive trail chair. In early 2019, we had fundraised enough to purchase our first Trailrider chair which is powered by humans and travels on a single wheel. By the end of the 2019 season, TLF was ready to take on a big mountain. We attempted Quandary peak with the trailrider as our adaptive device, and came within 200 vertical feet of the summit before weather turned us around. In 2020, we aided Zara in summitting Mt. Elbert, and we believe she became the first wheelchair user to summit the mountain. In 2021, we repeated this historical event by aiding Christine to the summit. Beyond our yearly, historical, big mountain summits, we have had dozens and dozens of adaptive hikes throughout Colorado. We started in the Denver/ Boulder area, but now we also host hikes in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Canon City, and more. Our community organization is also now in possession of 4 Trailrider chairs.

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The Lockwood Foundation is a 501(c)(3) community organization that creates opportunities for those with limited mobility to access to the trails and mountains in a way only community can. We currently use a combination of community and technology to create access to trails and adventures that are typically inaccessible or even considered impossible.

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DEI statement:

The Lockwood Foundation is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our organization including and not limited to our programs and initiatives. We recognize that our organization's success relies on a diverse and talented team of staff and volunteers. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to explore the outdoors, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds. To achieve this goal, we are committed to a culture of inclusivity within our organization and our community. We strive to foster an environment where individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, and abilities feel welcomed, heard, and valued. We understand that a commitment to DEI requires ongoing education, training, and engagement. We are committed to regularly assessing and improving our programs, policies, and practices to ensure that we are meeting the needs of all members of our community. We believe that by prioritizing DEI, we can create an equitable society where everyone can thrive. We encourage our staff, volunteers, and participants to bring their whole selves to each event and create a culture where everyone feels comfortable expressing their unique perspectives and experiences. A diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment is essential to the Lockwood Foundation’s success and our ability to achieve our mission of creating opportunities for those with limited mobility to access trails and mountains that are typically inaccessible and may be considered impossible.  

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CONTACT US

303-587-0698

jeffrey@thelockwoodfoundation.org

EIN: 37-1881911

Denver, Colorado

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