Stephen Swofford
The Hopeless Crew, a dedicated group of volunteers and llamas who run the highest aid station in the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 Run, faces uncertain times as long-time organizer Gary Carlton plans to retire.
Linus takes a self-imposed rest stop along the way towards the Hope Pass aid station on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Brandon Dinkel leads a couple of Llamas to the Hope Pass aid station on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Gary Carlton, Team Captain and Coordinator for the Hopeless Crew, hikes up the 4.9-miles it takes to get to the Hope Pass aid station on Thurs…
Toby Stensland leads a pair of Llamas along the road toward the Willis Creek Trailhead on their way to the Hope Pass aid station on Thursday, …
Randi Pepper leads Llamas Alamosa and Linus up the trail to the Hope Pass aid station on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Randi Pepper helps organize saddle bags as volunteers prepare to head up to Hope Pass on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Gary Carlton, Team Captain and Coordinator for the Hopeless Crew, tries to catch his breath during the 4.9-mile hike to the Hope Pass aid stat…
Randi Pepper leads Llamas Alamosa and Linus up the trail to the Hope Pass aid station on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)