Fred Barr Photo Member #: 5
Member Year: 1922
Fred Barr
 
Bio Summary
Community Activity Summary
Builder of Barr Trail took 6 years 1915 to 1921, Built Barr Camp 1922 He and wife lived there during summer. Built original timberline cabin summer 1930 was complete with cooking utensils. 12,000 ft. alt. He lived in region for 40 years. Firm believer in trails for recreation. He built trail to Camerons Cone from Mt. Manitou in 1930. First real trail to its summit— distance 3-1/2 miles. Had built 16 miles of trails previous. Trails built to Bottomless Pit. HalfWay House. Eagle Cliffs and Mount Crested Cr
Occupation Summary
Miner and operated sightseeing and stable at Adams Crossing, 1905
AdAmAn Service
Hobbies
Honorary member of Mountain Club. Active in Musicians Union. Order of United American Mechanics, Modern Woodman of America.
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Bio Detail
Community Activity Detail
Builder of Barr Trail took 6 years 1915 to 1921, Built Barr Camp 1922 He and wife lived there during summer. Built original timberline cabin summer 1930 was complete with cooking utensils. 12,000 ft. alt. He lived in region for 40 years. Firm believer in trails for recreation. He built trail to Camerons Cone from Mt. Manitou in 1930. First real trail to its summit— distance 3-1/2 miles. Had built 16 miles of trails previous. Trails built to Bottomless Pit. HalfWay House. Eagle Cliffs and Mount Crested Craggs.
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Memories
Memories From First Climb
Memories From First Member Year
Memories of Family
Favorite Memories from Climbing Fourteeners
Memories from Favorite Mountain Climb
Memories of Favorite Gear
Memories of Worst Gear Failure