Executive Director Update: Values to Guide CMC’s New Strategic Plan
By Keegan Young This summer, our members have explored our state’s wildest spaces on Colorado Mountain Club programs. Some of you have reached summits you never thought possible. Others have learned things about the alpine environment, or even about yourselves. … Continued
Fall Biking In Aspen – Colorado Mountain Club
Imagine getting to bike under golden aspens. Imagine crisp mountain air, early winter vistas, and some of the most classic mountain biking routes in Colorado. Colorado Mountain Club is offering an exclusive trip to the heart of Independence Pass, one … Continued
Exploring Glacier National Park – Montana
Soaring mountains give way to magnificent glaciers, towering rock formations, pristine fields of ice and stone, and some of America’s most classic trails. In the winter, Glacier National Park becomes a veritable wonderland of mountains contrasted with frozen waterways, snowy … Continued
Colorado Mountain Club Chosen as 2019 The North Face Explore Fund Grant Recipient
The Explore Fund Empowers Future Explorers by Removing Barriers to Getting Outside Today, we’re excited to announce that the Colorado Mountain Club has been chosen as a 2019 The North Face Explore Fund grant recipient! With the support of The … Continued
Summer Update From Our Stewardship Crews!
Face caked in dirt and glistening from sweat, Sarah turns to me and says “this is the best milkshake I’ve ever had.” She, Dom, and I laugh and let out a synchronized sigh of sweet relief. We have just completed … Continued
Building a Strategic Plan for CMC’s Future
More than 100 years. That’s how long the Colorado Mountain Club has been a central force in our mountain community. How does that come to be? What’s the secret of our staying power?
Five Reasons to Hike the Dolomites with the Colorado Mountain Club
Imagine sharing a cappuccino with the towering spires of the Dolomites. Imagine discovering historical treasures by day such as Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper and the preserved body of Otzi, the prehistoric iceman. Imagine visiting antique churches dating from the Middle Ages, battlefields of World War I and staying in luxurious hotels and refugios with delicious food. Welcome to the Dolomites, the natural wonder of Northern Italy, where Italian style meets some of Europe’s most extraordinary mountain scenery. If you enjoy world-class hiking with a touch of style, you don’t want to miss the Colorado Mountain Club’s trip to the heart of the Dolomites. From the fashionable streets of Milan to the rustic alleys of Corvara, we’ll explore the best of Northern Italy in this exciting tour. Here are five reasons to hike the Dolomites with the Colorado Mountain Club.
CMC Member Highlight: Valerie Hawks
Despite being a Colorado native, Valerie Hawks’ life didn’t involve mountains much until about seven years ago. A self-proclaimed ‘city girl,’ Valerie rarely ventured from the concrete confines of downtown Denver. She was born and raised in the city, and … Continued
Top Five Reasons to Trek to Everest Base Camp
The CMC’s Membership Director, Lauren Shockey, spent a few weeks in Nepal during the summer of 2018. She left the country with a new appreciation for its culture, peaks, and lack of oxygen. Read on for Lauren’s top reasons to … Continued
CMC Guest Blog: Pemba Sherpa
Pemba Sherpa has been involved with the CMC since the ’90s. After migrating to the United States from Nepal, Pemba has dedicated his life to giving back to the people of Nepal. From creating viable infrastructure high in the Himalaya, … Continued
Nine Things You Need to Know for Hiking in the Snow
by Jeff Golden Most Coloradans consider “hiking season” to be June through September, but such a viewpoint is severely restrictive. The fall, winter and spring months are often the most rewarding times of year in the high country. There’s nothing … Continued
Apply for the Alpine Ambassadors Ice Climbing Mentorship Camp!
We’re thrilled to announce the launching of The CMC Leadership Project in the fall of 2018. The CMC Leadership Project is a statewide program designed to invest in our volunteer trip leaders and school instructors and recognize them for all … Continued