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
National Public Lands Day
National Public Lands Day Brink Messick, CMC Conservation Outreach and Project Manager “I have purposely presented the land ethic as a product of social evolution because nothing so important as an ethic is ever ‘written’… It evolves in the … Continued
Makayla Braden – Adventurers of the CMC
Adventurers of the CMC – Makayla Braden Get to know Makayla Braden, a Colorado Mountain Club Trailblazer and High Altitude Mountaineering School Graduate. Written by CMC Marketing Content Intern Drew Kort The version of Makayla Braden that exists today, the … Continued
Photo Contest: No Summit Too Small
Here at the Colorado Mountain Club, we believe that summits come in all shapes and sizes. And no matter what, when you conquer something new, you have reached a new summit, be it getting to the top of your very first 5.6 climb, summiting your 54th 14er, backpacking for the first time, or mountain biking down a trail that you’ve been too scared to before. Whatever your “summit” was this summer, we want to know about it! In our opinion, there is no summit too small. Submit your best photo of you and your friends conquering a “summit” for your chance to win a bunch of cool prizes.
Best Fly Fishing Spots Near Denver: Spend Time on the Water, Not in the Car
Colorado is home to some of the world’s most iconic trout waters, and some are less than an hour and a half-drive from the Front Range. These rivers and streams attract anglers of all different skill levels and have become a fly-fishing mecca for those who enjoy stunning scenery and beautiful trout.