Noting Skinja's thread stating that people sign up but don't follow up and the SLOW activity here i looked at what others are doing. These regional groups are great for planning large group activities. We have never done that. They are more so useful to find one or 2 like minded local people to go shooting with when you have a spare weekend. I am starting this thread to allow people to encourage them to list the following:
- where in Colorado do you live and spend most your time?
- what you like to shoot
- what photographic skills you hope to get better at
- what pentax models are you familiar with if someone else needs tutoring?
- what you might want to mentor to others
- what recreational activities do you do while shooting?
- what recreational activities would you like to try?
- you get the idea
Then others who might need someone with the same camera or need someone who does the same type of recreation will be able to narrow in on who to approach. It would be imposable for me to say hey who wants to go climbing tuesday and take photos because it is always scary climbing with one new person so more than that is dangerous. Same with other sports, surely. And covert wildlife photography is not covert when 5-15 people show up. So It is kinda like a platonic pentaxian meet-up service bulletin board. And we can edit the posts as our interests and goals change.
I think the main bio on ones user control panel is ok, but in no way could I request bios of people in my state and these can be tailored to short term photos goals and desire to recreate. besides, no one ever fills in those bios.

Here is my example:

Pete Cadmus - Ecotoxicology researcher. Former High School Science Teacher. PhD Candidate at CSU. Goofball.

Cameras:
k200d- just getting the hang of it and would love a tutorial. It is broken and if i repair it i will want to take as many photos during the warranty as possible so PLEASE let me know if you want to go shooting
k1000- used it a lot in the film days

Locations:
I live in Fort Collins but am all over the state doing research in the summer. I recreate at hang gliding and climbing sites near Boulder, Fort Collins and Laramie in the summer. I like to back country snowboard at Cameron pass and in RMNP. I am eager to hit new places. I spend a lot of time in RMNP but never on weekends in the summer. My research sites this spring will include Leadville and Clear Creek Canyon so I will have some free time at these spots. I love Vedauwoo (that is a great place for photos). I hang glide at Williams peak near Dillon and bull mountain west of Laramie. I have a few favorite photogenic backpacking places but I need to see more so I am up for suggestions.

Photo interests:
I just like having good landscape photos of trips i have taken. I like documenting conditions at mine sites that I work at (I do restoration work at abandoned mines). I enjoy having good photos of people recreating but I think this is secondary to nature photos. I love taking pictures of wildlife including the NON charismatic macro-fauna types (like insects).

Skills and Mentoring:
I think I am just a novice at this camera stuff. I have the basics and used to use a manual camera in college. But since i do not interact with any photographers I have no clue where i stand. I am eager to talk shop with anyone. And if you are a REAL beginner I am happy to show you what little i know.
I like missions, some times it is the only way i take time to recreate, so if anyone needs the technical support to be lowered off a cliff or something this IS one service that i likely CAN provide.

Photography Goals:
-I would REALLY APPRECIATE going along on any photo trip where people can give me advice on how to take good photos or how to use the setting on my camera.
-I would like to learn to do astro-photography (not with a scope just to get the spinning star effect)
-I would like to figure out all the features on my camera
-I might like to follow someone around when doing indoor photographs because 100% of those look BAD especialy in high school gyms or in florescent lighting.
-I would like to have a second hand when i install a micro prism on my camera.
-I would like to go skiing/boarding with the sole purpose of taking photos of each other.
-I am always game to camp out and wake up early to get good landscape photos.
-I am kind of game to stalk wildlife but I have a hard time waiting quietly and I do not have a big enough lens for that.
-That post photo digtal processing stuff is overwhelming. I would happily drive a few hours to watch someone do it. I use gimp and UFRaw because it is free. I do not have photoshop but might invest in it if I knew what it did.
-It is unlikely to work but I would love to use laser sensors to take photos of bats in riparian areas
-It is unlikely to work but I would love to make an underwater macro lens to take GOOD photos of aquatic insects

Recreation:
hang gliding, rock climbing, backcountry snowboarding (split board), hard boot/carving style snowboarding if at a resort, stream ecology (but i don't fish, I just look at insects), back packing, fixing and riding Vespas, wood working (used to build guitars and folk instruments), playing guitar, metal work, inline speed skating (just starting at this). Of course single or multiday hikes are a great platform for photography and I enjoy them when i go. I love technical canyoneering (the kind where you need roles and wetsuits and get all muddy) in Utah but I have yet to not take a SLR in those sandy canyons. My true love is sailing but that never happens in Colorado. Always game for day and multiday hikes but that seams to always be put off without a mission. Disclaimer: I was fast and strong when young. But i hurt my knees 2 summers ago and I can not do what i used to, more reason to take breaks and pretend I am taking pictures.

Ok, I'll play.

Matt Burt - Software engineer, semi-pro photographer, former network/IT tech/manager.

Camera: Pentax K-x & a bunch of lenses. Maybe a K5 later this year. I love shooting with nice prime lenses

Locations: Gunnison, Colorado. I spend most of my time here in Gunnison county and nearby: Crested Butte, Monarch Pass area, Lake City, Salida/BV, Colorado City/Pueblo. I also like going to SE Utah (Moab and there abouts), Mexico when it was safer, and Hawaii on occasion. My folks live in Michigan so I go there once or twice a year too. Oh, and Taos, NM because my employer is based there and it's a pretty interesting place. I have a pass at Monarch this year and have skied Crested Butte many times (worked there for 7 years). I love to ski powder, so backcountry is often the way to get my fix. I love to get out there.

Photo interests: Landscapes and nature are probably my favorite but I like diverse subjects. I also do some action sports photography like road cycling, mountain biking, trail running, climbing, skating, skiing, or whatever people are doing around here. Shadows and reflections always catch my eye. I also shoot people for portraits, weddings, and other events. Oh, and my own family too of course. I'm a regular contributor to the local paper, have work in a couple of local galleries, and have had my work published in a few calendars and magazines.

Skills and mentoring: I have a technical job and I like to get technical in terms of my understanding of photography and associated gear. Photography lets me combine my interest in technology and passion for art and imagery, which is nice for the "full brain workout". So I know my K-x very well and I'm not bad at Lightroom. I like finding and using little applications to accomplish things like HDRs (HDRPad) or stacking images for star trails (ImageStacker). I like DIY projects like the IR LED intervalometer I built recently to get star trails with my K-x (no intervalometer). I also like a good photo mission, especially if there is an element of adventure.
I'd like to get better at using my flash (Sigma 530 Super) for the best results, especially shooting people.
I'd like to get some better ski photos - that is something I haven't taken a lot of time with and for how much skiing I do I feel like I should have more/better skier shots in my portfolio.
I'd like to do more astrophotography - more star trails, celestial events like meteor showers, etc.
I'd like to get some better wildlife photos but I'm not sure if I have the patience for it.

Recreation:
Skiing - xc, telemark, & alpine touring, in the ski area or backcountry
Cycling - road and mountain biking. Mountain is my favorite
Non or semi-technical climbing - like bagging peaks. I've rock climbed in the past but don't have a current set of gear anymore.
Trail running
Hiking
Camping
Travel although I haven't been anywhere very far away in a couple of years.