The Habit of Excellence
Aristotle wrote, “Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those because we have acted rightly. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, … Continued
Advocating for Human-Powered Recreation on Capitol Hill
CMC Conservation Manager Julie Mach recently returned from a trip to Washington DC where she represented the club and the Backcountry Snowsports Initiative alongside Outdoor Alliance (OA) recreation groups from around the country. The two-day event included advocacy workshops and … Continued
Climbing Ouray’s Mammoth Icicles
By Anne Martin Combining weight-shifting technique and strength, the climbers ascend gracefully and quickly, occasionally resting on their holds or the ropes to shake blood flow back into their frozen hands. The canyon echoes with the sharp sounds of metal … Continued
On Setbacks
You may recall from a previous blog post that I’ve had some knee surgeries: three of them, to be exact. I first tore my right ACL in November of 2007, with surgery happening early the next year. That first repair … Continued
“Free Your Heel and Your Mind Will Follow”
Ah…Finally! The stressful work week has ended and it is time for some much needed R&R in the backcountry. Unfortunately, you strap on your skis only to realize they too are tying you down. Is it too much to ask … Continued
Scale the Ice
You’ve seen it in movies and magazines; but you have yet to experience the thrill for yourself. Why? You are an adventure junkie, so isn’t it time to reach new heights and try ice climbing? Ice climbing is great for … Continued
The Secret Stash
By Greg Mears Every backcountry skier remembers the day they discover a new area to ski— copious amounts of mental energy and calories have been expended in the pursuit of that next “secret stash.” Some will spend hours poring over … Continued
6 Great Reasons to Support CMC on Colorado Gives Day
Tuesday, Dec. 9 is the fifth-consecutive Colorado Gives Day, an initiative to increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving, and participation has grown every year. Here are six great reasons to support CMC on December 9th: Your donation will be … Continued
Come! Let’s Go!
Poem by J. Swinburne The sky is blue, the snow lies deep, The air is cold and still, From snow-capped crags the white slopes sweep In dimples down the hill: Then ho! for the ski that runs so fleet, The … Continued
What’s in a Name?
There is an unofficial competition on Denali for best team name. It is my understanding that innuendo usually trumps all else. That being said, given that we are representing the CMC, we thought it best to go another route – … Continued
Do It Yourself Energy Bars
Make sure you bring plenty of snacks on your outdoor adventure. Try making your own Energy Bars. Energy Bars 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup soy flour 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup ground flaxseed 1/3 cup applesauce* … Continued
Winter Rewards: Climbing Mountains in the Frosty Months
By Dave Cooper It might be cold, it might be windy, but winter can be the most rewarding time to climb Colorado’s mountains. Gone are the crowds on the fourteeners. Nasty scree slopes can be hidden under a blanket of … Continued