Colorado Mountain Club Blog
Guest blog post by Tobi Nickel, CMC Wilderness Trails Steward Opening the tent’s vestibule, I gaze upon the light blue waters of Lamphier Lake reflecting the early morning sunlight. Beyond the lake, a craggy wall of granite rises against a … Continued
Each year, the CMC proudly presents several awards to members of our community that go above and beyond to give back to our wild places, mentor the next generation of mountaineers, or volunteer their time to make the CMC even … Continued
An exclusive, members-only weekend focused on empowering progression, inspiring adventure, and having fun recreating with the CMC! — While we’ve been so excited about putting on a bigger and better Colorado Mountain Fest for you this year, bringing together 1,000 … Continued
Although rare within the Colorado Mountain Club, backcountry incidents are stressful and confusing, and the wrong activities can potentially compound to make a bad situation even worse. For those who have always wanted a means to review, practice, and improve the … 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?