Colorado Mountain Club Blog
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
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