Funding has been made possible primarily through the generosity of the Rivendale Foundation. During the peak hiking season summit stewards provide daily coverage on Mount Marcy and Algonquin and weekend coverage on Colden. Summit Stewards will educate visitors about the fragile and endangered alpine communities, keep track of visitor use statistics, work on trail definition and complete special projects for the Adirondack Nature Conservancy. The number of contacts has gone up by 57 percent since the program's inception. As the numbers increase, the importance of good stewardship and responsible use will become even greater.
Volunteers can expand coverage and help carry out special projects.