Patrolling with the Snow Rangers
The snow has been falling, true blue Colorado skies are here and the powder runs have been great! Snow Rangers Kricket Olin and Brian Ducay are in the full swing of winter work in the northern San Juan mountains. They … Continued
Get “Avy Savvy” with the CMC Backcountry Snow Rangers
By 2021 Snow Ranger Kricket Olin As Snow Rangers in western Colorado we are thrilled that the snow has finally arrived! The 2020/2021 Snow Ranger season is in full swing in the northern San Juan Mountains. Brain Ducay and myself … Continued
A Day in the Life of a Wilderness Trails Advocate.
By Noah Goold During a global pandemic, life as a Wilderness Trails Advocate was about as ideal as it gets. The daily schedule would often be booked with afternoon storms, downed trees, and many many hills. My days would start … Continued
The Crosscut Saw
By Dominic Cavilia, CMC Stewardship Crew Member The crosscut is a unique tool. Seemingly a remnant of days gone, it allows trail personnel to efficiently accomplish goals in wilderness areas that would otherwise be unattainable. In the vein of vinyl … Continued
Reopening the West Trout Trail
By Natalie Rockett, CMC Stewardship Crew Member Early Monday one late summer morning I’m sitting at a gas station waiting to meet my crewmates to start another week of work. Once they arrive we fill up our trucks and begin … Continued
Stewardship in the La Garita Wilderness
By CMC Stewardship Crew member Bennett Muraski Our week began early Monday morning in Salida for a briefing on the work plan and to load our crew vehicles. Once we were prepped for the project ahead, we hit the road. … Continued
How to Build a Natural First Aid Kit
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
Colorado High Peaks Announced: 14er Inspired
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
Colorado High Peaks Announced: Why I Climb 14ers
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
Joint Statement on Climbing Route Naming
The American Alpine Club, Appalachian Mountain Club, Colorado Mountain Club, Mazamas, and The Mountaineers join with those speaking out and taking action against racist, sexist, and otherwise derogatory route names, and we welcome the conversation about how best to move … Continued
14er Access: Boundaries and Intersections of Public and Private Lands
By CMC Conservation Director Julie Mach Have you hiked the Decalibron? Did you know you that you were surrounded by private property? Did you know what is public land and what is not? Did you know that if you enter … Continued
CMC Recreation Impact Monitoring System (RIMS)
By Bella Biondini If you enjoy recreating on Colorado’s 23 million acres of public land, the CMC RIMS app puts the power of data collection into your hands to make trails safer and more sustainable. The Colorado Mountain Club in … Continued