Colorado Mountain Club Blog
Volunteers are needed to act as students to go through the pilot Backcountry Incident Management Seminar (BIM Seminar). This all day event will take place on Tuesday, August 31st with the volunteer students simultaneously rotating through four stations, with each … Continued
Guest post and photos from Colorado Mountain Club instructor Jon Hieb How do you define success in alpinism? What makes a good trip? An effective plan? A valuable and worthwhile class? What is the goal of Alpine Climbing School? We … Continued
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
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
Calendula, arnica and curcumin – oh my! No, these are not threats you will find as you follow the yellow brick hiking path, but rather plants-based ingredients you should consider adding to the first aid kit you carry in case … Continued
Inspiration from the 14ers by Zach Eiten Growing up I had always admired the mountaineers of old times and was determined to follow in their footsteps someday. It wasn’t until after college that I really got into the outdoors … Continued
by Chris Nation Why climb 14ers? Where do I begin? First, it’s a great reason to get out and explore the many beautiful places we have in Colorado. Whether you’re a recent arrival or have lived along the Front Range … Continued
Long-time Colorado Mountain Club Member David Robertson Has Passed Away The Colorado Mountain Club is deeply saddened to announce the passing of beloved Colorado Mountain Club Trip Leader and ardent supporter, David Robertson. David, born 1934 in East Orange, New … Continued
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?
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
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
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