This ride is dedicated to the memory and in honor of Tyler Keith Gordon, who passed away in a climbing accident ten years ago, 5/27/2015. He was 21.

A true 'Durango Kid,' Tyler grew up embracing the outdoors, excelling in team sports and academically—all with a humble, modest, and generous spirit. He had a gift for teaching, effortlessly encouraging others and turning small victories into moments of celebration. He never missed an opportunity to remind us to cherish and celebrate life.

Anniversaries can be heavy with emotion. As his brother Bryce wisely shares, "Just because someone is not around does not mean that you can't learn from them". I wish Tyler were still here to guide us himself, but there is comfort in knowing that his influence lives on as we honor his life.

Beyond remembering Tyler, this ride is an invitation—to reflect, share stories, grieve, and find inspiration in those we have lost, whether it has been ten days or ten years. And most importantly, it is a reminder to keep celebrating them.

A quote from Tyler: "Pedal hard, it's simple."

Please join us in supporting the Grief Center of SW Colorado as we honor Tyler and all those we have loved and lost. With a donation of any amount, you may choose to have one of our riders ride in honor of your loved one all the way to Silverton with a special placard with their name on it. Please leave their name in the comments.

All donations are tax deductible. tax ID: 81-0898389. Thank you!

A note from The Grief Center of SW CO,

We are proud to be in our 16th year of offering grief support to Southwest Colorado. And we are determined to continue to do so, and appreciate any help you can give us with this goal. Some of the programs this ride supports:

- clients who come to our Grief Center of SW CO offices for free or reduced individual grief counseling (app. 500 children and adults/year)

- school-based counseling in Durango, Silverton, Mancos, Cortez, and Ignacio

- support for organizations and their employees after a death

- support groups for those experience stigmatized deaths such as suicide, substance-related loss as well as groups for suicide attempt survivors

- summer children's grief camps

- programs for families readjusting after the loss of a significant family member

- professional trainings in grief and traumatic grief for mental and behavioral health providers

- professional education and supervision for counselors in training

We deeply thank you and our amazing riders for their support,

Judy Austin, Executive Director

Wendy Barney, Board Chair

Rhonda Ledford, Board Treasurer

Diana Montoya-Scott, Board Secretary

DeAnne Slaughter, Board Member

www.griefcenterswco.org

970-764-7142

Ironhorse Remembrance Ride 2025

In memory of Tyler Gordon and those we have loved and lost

Team Members