Marlene Borneman has been hiking Colorado’s trails and mountains since 1974. She has climbed the 54 Colorado 14ers, 126 USGS named peaks in Rocky Mountain National Park, and 44 state High Points. Along the way she developed a deep passion for Colorado’s flora. Marlene has taught wildflower classes for the Rocky Mountain Conservancy, provided lectures and programs, and led wildflower hikes. She has earned her Native Plant Master Certification and won photography awards from the Colorado Native Plant Society.