Hike with Purpose
Robyn Cascade is no stranger to the trails of the western slope. As a Leadership Team Member with the Northern San Juan Chapter for Great Old Broads for Wilderness, she has been dedicated to protecting wild lands, wild spaces, wilderness, … Continued
Volunteers Needed for Colorado Mountain Fest & Annual Gala
Mark your calendars! Colorado Mountain Fest and our annual donor gala will be held over two epic weekends this coming fall: September 25-26th and October 1st. The Colorado Mountain Fest is the Front Range’s premier mountain festival featuring top brands, … Continued
From New Member to Instructor: A Journey through the Colorado Mountain Club
Ariana (Ari) Antonio bought an ice axe in 2016 and quickly realized she didn’t know what to do next. She was interested in alpine climbing but how to do it or who to ask was a mystery. The Colorado Mountain … Continued
Colorado Conservation: The CMC Stewardship Program’s Trail Work
Trails are a vital recreation resource to the state. They provide easily navigable routes to other forms of recreation, such as rock climbing, or they can be a vital part of an outdoor recreation activity by themselves as they are … Continued
So You Want to Hike a 14er?
Whether you’re new to Colorado or new to hiking, you’ve probably heard people mention 14ers. A 14er (or fourteener) is a mountain with a peak exceeding 14,000′ in elevation. When you reach the top, you’re rewarded with incredibly scenery (Pikes … Continued
April RIMS Review
With our Recreation Impact Monitoring System (RIMS) mobile app, users can record trail data when they’re out recreating and help land managers care for the land. Use your phone to report trail maintenance needs, inventory campsites, track visitor use, and … Continued
Snow Ranger Season Review
The winter of 2020/21 marks the second season of the Snow Ranger Program: a combined effort between Colorado Mountain Club (CMC) and the US Forest Service (USFS). The Ouray Ranger District, located in Southwest Colorado, encompasses popular winter recreation areas … Continued
Colorado Mountain Club’s Ascending Hikes Series
Want to go from beginner hiker to confident trekker in just one season? The Colorado Mountain Club’s Ascending Hikes Series is an opportunity to make new friends, explore more of Colorado’s hiking trails, and increase hiking speed and stamina. Hikes … Continued
New from the CMC: Peak Crushers Pilot Program
In cooperation with several board members interested in the art of light and fast movement in the mountains, the Colorado Mountain Club is piloting a new Denver-area program titled Peak Crushers. This program is aimed at competent runner-scramblers wishing to improve … Continued
Win Prizes with the CMC RIMS Mobile App
If you download the free CMC RIMS (Recreation Impact Monitoring System) mobile app and enter data while you’re out on the trail this April, you’ll automatically be entered to win a weekly drawing and a CMC Grand Prize Pack at … Continued
Meet TCS Technical Trip Leader Ryan McCauley
Approved in the Alpine discipline, HAMS instructor Why I like to climb in the alpine: I too often live in my head and overanalyze situations when it comes to work or other aspects of my life. It can be so … Continued
Patrolling with the Snow Rangers
The snow has been falling, true blue Colorado skies are here and the powder runs have been great! Snow Rangers Kricket Olin and Brian Ducay are in the full swing of winter work in the northern San Juan mountains. They … Continued